Writer: Steve Byrns, 325-653-4576, s-byrns@tamu.edu
Contact: Lisa Brown, 325-396-4787, lbrown@ag.tamu.edu
MENARD – New landowners seeking information on a variety of topics should attend the Menard County New Landowner Conference scheduled 1-5:30 p.m. July 31 at the Murchison/Whitehead Memorial Youth Complex in Menard.
The conference conducted by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, will deal with an array of issues new landowners should know, said Lisa Brown, AgriLife Extension agent in Menard County.
“It’s not enough to just know about animal agriculture, though we will be discussing that topic; today’s landowners also need to be aware of a host of other issues they’ll face when owning land,” Brown said.
“Our conference topics will be a mix of issues we feel every new landowner should be aware of. But the talks should also prove useful to landowners who maybe aren’t so new, but who want a refresher or in some instances, to be brought up to date on the latest news or possible regulations now in place.”
Individual registration is $10, due upon arrival.
Topics and speakers will include:
– Agricultural and Wildlife Special Use Appraisals, Kayla Wagner, Menard County Appraisal District chief appraiser.
– Local Plant ID: Why Don’t You Know What Your Animals Are Eating?, Dr. Jake Landers, AgriLife Extension range specialist emeritus, Menard.
– Animal Options for the Edwards Plateau: What Species Mix is Best for Me?, Dr. Rick Machen, AgriLife Extension livestock specialist, Uvalde.
– Water Well Regulation and Permits, Caroline Runge, Menard County Underground Water District.
– Wildlife Management by the Month: Schedules and Practices, Dr. John Tomecek, AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist, San Angelo.
For more information, contact Brown at 325-396-4787.
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