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December 2019
Private Applicator Training Course
The Calhoun County office of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service will be offering a Private Applicator Training Course to assist those interested in obtaining a license. If interested, please stop by the Calhoun County Extension office to purchase your study materials at a cost of $40 (cash or check only). There is also a $10 registration fee (cash or check only) the day of training. A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use…
Find out more »January 2020
Spring Gardening Seminar
Please RSVP by January 13, 2019
Find out more »Hands-Only CPR – STOP THE BLEED
Come join us for this FREE 3-hour life saving course offered by your very own Calhoun County EMS. Please RSVP by January 13, 2020. Hands-Only CPR is CPR without mouth-to-mouth breaths. It is recommended for use by people who see a teen or adult suddenly collapse in an "out-of-hospital" setting (such as at home, at work, and farm and ranch) "Stop the Bleed" training is intended to cultivate grassroots efforts that encourage bystanders to become trained, equipped, and empowered to…
Find out more »March 2020
Boater Education Class
The Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service/Texas Sea Grant Boating Safety Series will have a classroom and hands-on Boaters Education Course on March 7, 2020 from 8:30am – 4:00 pm at the Calhoun County Agriculture Building in Port Lavaca. Successful completion of this course will provide the participant with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Boaters Education Certification. The TPWD Boaters Education Certification is required for anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 who operates any vessel over 15 horsepower, wind-blown vessel over 14 feet and all personal watercraft. Participants should dress for the weather on the day of the class. Expect to be outside for 2-3 hours. The cost of the course is $20 which is due at the door. Participants must register for the class at https://tpwd.elementlms.com/course/boater-education-classroom-course-965/. Lunch will be provided courtesy of Coastal Bend Marine.
Find out more »Private Applicator Training
Private Applicator Training A private pesticide applicator is someone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or regulated herbicides. March 18th Training is CANCELLED until further notice. You will be notified when the rescheduled training will take place
Find out more »April 2020
2020 Advocating for Agriculture Symposium
Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7:30 am - 12:30 pm Join us from the comfort of your home! All you need is a computer/laptop with internet capabilities. https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ag AGENDA 7:30-7:50 Join the Online Symposium 7:50 Welcome & Introductions—Dr. Megan Clayton 8:00 The NOT Beef Burger—Dr. Joe Paschal 8:30 Update: Hemp Production Laws in Texas—Dr. Josh McGinty 9:00 Update: New Range & Pasture Herbicides—Dr. Megan Clayton 9:20 The Scoop on Glyphosate—Dr. Josh McGinty 9:50 Cattle, Sheep, or Goats? Fitting the Right Animal…
Find out more »May 2020
PRESCRIBED BURNING SCHOOL
Prescribed Burn Manager School. - This four-day training is designed to teach the participant the safe use of fire as a rangeland and wildlife habitat management tool. It provides the formal training necessary to qualify the participant as a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in the state of Texas. 4-day Training - $250.00 1 day workshop for Burn Managers - 6 CFT Credits - May 27th - $50.00 Please RSVP by May 15th by calling (361) 552-9747
Find out more »June 2020
Private Applicator Training
The Calhoun County office of the Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service will be offering a Private Applicator Training Course to assist those interested in obtaining a license. If interested, please stop by the Calhoun County Extension office to purchase your study materials at a cost of $40 (cash or check only). There is also a $10 registration fee (cash or check only) the day of training. 186 Henry Barber Way Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 Phone:361-557-9747 Cell:979-429-7456 mailto:greg.baker@ag.tamu.edu A private pesticide…
Find out more »August 2020
Texas A&M Virtual Beef Cattle Short Course
August 3-5, 2020 Click on the link below to register http://www.cvent.com/d/mnqbtj The Texas A&M Beef Cattle Short Course is going virtual! Learn from beef industry experts from the comfort of your home, at your own pace, and watch over and over again! Early Bird Registration Has Been Extended Until July 15th We have had so many registrants for the virtual Beef Cattle Short Course and, as a thank you, we've extended the early bird registration deadline until July 15th! Save…
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