BANDERA — A Fall Field Day to be presented by the Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bandera County is slated Oct. 22 in Bandera.
The event will be from 9-11:30 a.m. at Herbst Ranch, 3490 State Highway 470.
“This program will emphasize several key land stewardship components,” said Sam Womble, AgriLife Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources in Bandera County.
Dr. Bob Lyons, AgriLife Extension range specialist, will lead hands-on activities related to range health, plant identification and water infiltration. Dr. Rob Hogan, AgriLife Extension economist, will present on leasing considerations as it relates to grazing and hunting. Lyons and Hogan are both based in Uvalde.
There will be 1.5 hours of general Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units offered to those with a pesticide applicators license.
Cost is $10 per person and refreshments will be provided.
“We ask that participants wear comfortable clothing and bring a folding chair, as much of the day’s activities will be outdoors,” Womble said.
For more information and to register for this program, contact AgriLife Extension office for Bandera County at 830-796-7755 by Oct 16.
For information on upcoming AgriLife Extension educational programs in Bandera County, go to http://bandera.agrilife.org.
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