Extension Educationin Calhoun County

Please RSVP by January 13, 2019

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.

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

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 to your Situation—Dr. Joe Paschal 10:20 QUESTION BREAK... Read More →

$20/person by April 29, 2020

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

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 applicator is someone who uses or supervises the... Read More →

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 money and register for only $99. ________________________________________ We... Read More →