Listed below are upcoming educational events offered by Texas A&M AgriLIFE Extension Service: ♦ Pecan Field Day for Small Acreage Orchards – Cinco B Farms – April 26, 2016 (Flyer Attached) (2 CEUs)

**BRING A LAWN CHAIR** ♦ Bull Selection for Commercial and Seedstock Beef Producers – 44 Farms, Cameron, Texas – April 22, 2016 (Flyer

Attached) ♦ Tax Free Weekend for Emergency Supplies – April 23-25, 2016 ♦ Reporting Livestock Losses with Farm Service Agency – Bellville – (979) 865-3138 ♦ Washington County TDA HOG OUT Challenge – May 1-30, 2016 (Forms Attached) ♦ Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series – Growing Herbs – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility – May 3, 2016

(Flyer Attached) ♦ Burleson County Beef Tour – Scarmardo Cattle Company, Caldwell – May 5, 2016 (Flyer Attached)(3CEUs) ♦ Fayette County Cow-Calf Clinic & Trade Show – Fayette County Fairgrounds – May 6, 2016 (Flyer Attached) (3

CEUs) ♦ Central Texas Beef 706 – Session #2 – College Station – May 17, 2016 (Flyer Attached) ♦ Feral Hog Management and Control Seminar – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility – May 18, 2016 (Flyer

Attached) (2 CEUs) ♦ Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series – Pond Management – Bellville – St. John’s Lutheran Retreat

Center – May 20, 2016 (/Flyer Attached)(3 CEUs) ♦ Grassfed Beef Conference – College Station – May 26-27, 2016 (Flyer Attached)

Pecan Field Day for Small Acreage Orchards – Cinco B Farms – April 26, 2016 (Flyer Attached) (2 CEUs) **BRING A LAWN CHAIR** Do you have pecan trees on your property that you need help managing? Have questions about insects, diseases, fertilizing, watering existing trees? Or maybe you are interested in getting started with pecan trees and want to know about varieties for the area? The Washington County Horticulture Committee is hosting a Pecan Field Day on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at Cinco B Farms in Burton. This event will be a great opportunity to see a commercial operation as well as learn more about small acreage pecan production in Washington County. Join us early for a tour of the orchard and a chance to visit with pecan producers in our area. Tours will begin at 5:00pm, registration at 5:30pm, and the program at 6:00pm. We will plan to serve light refreshments and encourage you to join us for an evening in the orchard! The program is free with an RSVP on or before April 22, 2016; so be sure to let the Extension Office know you are attending so we have an accurate headcount for refreshments. All pesticide applicators will be eligible to receive 2 CEUs (1 IPM; 1 GEN) at the conclusion of the meeting. For more information and to RSVP please contact the Washington County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212. Bull Selection for Commercial and Seedstock Beef Producers – 44 Farms – April 22, 2016 (Flyer Attached) A comprehensive workshop on bull selection for cattle producers in the South Central Texas area is scheduled from 10 am to 5 pm April 22, 2016 at 44 Farms in Cameron. The ranch is located at 1945 County Road 227 in Cameron. Dr. Jason Cleere, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service beef cattle specialist in College Station, and Dr. Jason Banta, AgriLife Extension beef cattle specialist in Overton, will conduct the workshop. A comprehensive workshop on bull selection for cattle producers in the South Central Texas area is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22 at 44 Farms in Cameron. A comprehensive workshop on bull selection for cattle producers in the South Central Texas area is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 22 at 44 Farms in Cameron. “A bull is responsible for 50 percent of the herd’s calf crop, and a good bull is an investment that certainly can pay dividends,” Cleere said. “The workshop will discuss applied as well as advanced bull selection techniques. Live animals will be used to teach attendees visual selection,” Banta said. Other topics to be discussed include cattle breeds and breeding programs; individual performance data, expected progeny differences and genetic markers; bull fertility and bull-to-cow ratios; and bull management before and after the breeding season.

Cost is $60 per person prior to April 8. Cost is $75 after. There is a money-back guarantee, and registration covers lunch and program materials. To register online, go to https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu or call AgriLife Extension Conference Services at 979-845-2604. For more information, call 903-834-6194. Tax Free Weekend for Emergency Preparation Supplies – April 23 – 25, 2016 You can purchase certain emergency preparation supplies tax free during the 2016 Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday. There is no limit on the number of qualifying items you can purchase, and you do not need to issue an exemption certificate to claim the exemption. This year’s holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 23, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 25. These emergency preparation supplies qualify for tax exemption if purchased for a price: Less than $3000 - Portable generators

Less than $300 - Hurricane shutters, Emergency ladders

Less than $75 - Batteries, single or multipack (AAA cell, AA cell, C cell, D cell, 6 volt or 9 volt), First aid kits, Fuel containers, Ground anchor systems and tie-down kits, Hatchets, Axes, Mobile telephone batteries and mobile telephone chargers, Nonelectric coolers and ice chests for food storage, Nonelectric can openers, Portable self-powered light sources (hand cranked flashlights), Portable self-powered radios, including two-way and weather band radios, Reusable and artificial ice products, Smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and carbon monoxide detectors, Tarps and other plastic sheeting

These supplies do not qualify for tax exemption: Batteries for automobiles, boats and other motorized vehicles, Camping stoves, Camping supplies, Chainsaws, Plywood, Extension ladders, Stepladders, Tents, Repair or replacement parts for emergency preparation supplies, Services performed on, or related to, emergency preparation supplies

Additional Charges Affect Purchase Price Delivery, shipping, handling and transportation charges are part of the sales price. If the emergency preparation supply being purchased is taxable, the delivery charge is also taxable. Consider these charges when determining whether an emergency preparation supply can be purchased tax free during the holiday. For example, you purchase a rescue ladder for $299 with a $10 delivery charge, for a total sales price of $309. Because the total sales price of the ladder is more than $300, tax is due on the $309 sales price.

For more information, contact us at comptroller.texas.gov/taxhelp, or call 1-800-252-5555. Report Livestock Losses with Farm Service Agency – Bellville – (979) 865-3138 The Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP) provides assistance to eligible producers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather and attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the federal government or protected by federal law. LIP compensates livestock owners and contract growers for livestock death losses in excess of normal mortality due to adverse weather, including losses due to hurricanes, floods, blizzards, wildfires, extreme heat or extreme cold.

For 2016, eligible losses must occur on or after Jan. 1, 2016, and before December 31, 2016. A notice of loss must be filed with FSA within 30 days of when the loss of livestock is apparent. Participants must provide the following supporting documentation to their local FSA office no later than 30 calendar days after the end of the calendar year for which benefits are requested: • Proof of death documentation • Copy of growers contracts • Proof of normal mortality documentation

USDA has established normal mortality rates for each type and weight range of eligible livestock, i.e. Adult Beef Cow = 1.5% and Non-Adult Beef Cattle (less than 400 pounds) = 3%. These established percentages reflect losses that are considered expected or typical under “normal” conditions. Producers who suffer livestock losses in 2016 must file both of the following: • A notice of loss the earlier of 30 calendar days of when the loss was apparent or by January 30, 2017 • An application for payment by January 30, 2017.

Additional Information about LIP is available at your local FSA office (979) 865-3138 or online at: www.fsa.usda.gov.

Washington County TDA HOG OUT Challenge – May 1-30, 2016 (Forms Attached) Washington County will be participating in the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Hog Out Challenge May 1-May 31, 2016. The TDA Hog Our Challenge was designed to encourage counties across the State of Texas to make a concentrated and coordinated effort to reduce the feral hog population and the damage caused by these animals during the one month period. In Washington County the Commissioners Court is supports a $5/hog bounty for killed or live hogs taken during the month of May. Hog must be from property with in Washington County and anyone wishing to participate must complete the forms, have required signatures or submit ears in order to collect the bounty. Live hogs may be delivered to a Certified Buying Station and forms signed by the station before submitting them to the Washington County Treasurers Office. Hog ears for killed hogs may be turned in to the Washington County Road and Bridge Department on FRIDAYS ONLY from 8:00am-3:00pm and forms will be singed there. Completed forms with the required signatures must be submitted to the Washington County Treasures Office to be processed for payment. For more information or to pick up forms please visit the Washington County Extension Office or the Washington County Court House. Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility 1st Tuesday May-June & September-November (Flyer Attached) The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Washington County are please to present the 2016 “Lunch-N-Learn” series to be hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, May-June & September-November. The series will boast topics related horticulture with the homeowner and backyard gardener in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone. As we begin to see spring on the horizon this will be a great opportunity to begin thinking about plans for spring gardening, composting, fruit trees, and much more! Program registration will begin at 11:50am with the program beginning at 12:05pm and concluding at 12:55pm. At the conclusion of each session the speaker and our Washington County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. The Lunch-N-Learn Sessions will be held at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility, 1305 E. Blue Bell Road in Brenham. All Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn programs are free to the public and you are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink. Light refreshments will be available courtesy of the Master Gardener Hospitality Committee! May 3rd – Herb Gardening June 7th – Compost Tea September 6th – Gardening in the Hell Strip October 5th – Role of Bees in the Garden November 1st – Native Trees and Wildlife Habitat The Master Gardener Program is a state-wide volunteer development program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and is designed to increase the availability of horticultural information and improve the quality of life through horticultural project. Bluebonnet Master Gardeners serve Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington counties and have project gardens in each of the four counties. For more information, contact the Washington County Extension Service at 979-277-6212 or visit the Washington County Extension Service website at http://washington.agrilife.org/ag/master-gardeners-lunch-n-learn/ Be sure to check out the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association and Washington County AgriLife Extension on Facebook also! Missed a session? Check out our website for the publications for each session! http://washington.agrilife.org

Burleson County Beef Tour – Scarmardo Cattle Company, Caldwell – May 5, 2016 (Flyer Attached)(3CEUs) The 2016 Burleson County Beef Cattle and Forage Tour will be conducted Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the Scarmardo Cattle Company. Registration will begin at 2:00pm with the program starting at 2:30pm. Presenters and topics will include: Donnell Brown, Owner/Operator of R.A. Brown Ranch, Generational Transfer; Dr. Paul Baumann, Extension Weed Specialist, Pasture Management—Weed Control; Casey Zboril, Z4 Cattle Services, Tools to Increase Profitability Through Reproduction (A.I. and Ultrasound); Pete and Craig Scarmardo, Scarmardo Cattle Company, Live Cattle Evaluation, Processing, and Beef Cattle Industry Update. The tour will conclude about 6:30 p.m. with a catered BBQ meal sponsored by area businesses. Three (3) continuing education units (CEU’s) will be offered to TDA pesticide applicators. Please RSVP by Friday, April 29th so that an accurate head count can be provided to the caterer. We will be having an equipment display beginning at 1p.m. Anyone needing special assistance in order to participate in this educational program should contact Texas A&M AgriLife Extension in Burleson County at (979) 567-2308 by April 29th so accommodations can be arranged. Fayette County Cow-Calf Clinic & Trade Show – Fayette County Fairgrounds – May 6, 2016 (Flyer Attached) (3 CEUs) The Fayette County Beef Committee will be hosting their annual Fayette County Cow-Calf Clinic & Trade Show on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. For more information and to RSVP please see the attached flyer or call the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 965-5831. Central Texas Beef 706 – Session #2 – College Station – May 17, 2016 (Flyer Attached) The Texas Beef Council (TBC) and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service have partnered to present a special Beef 706 program, a three-part series of hands-on sessions focusing on beef quality management and marketing opportunities. This program is available to beef cattle producers from Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Lee, Waller, and Washington counties. The checkoff-funded program is designed to help producers maximize profits and have a better understanding of the production process after their cattle enter the feedyard. The initial session was held on January 19, 2016 at Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction in Brenham, TX; where industry experts will discussed factors effecting feeder calves. Producers had the opportunity to view a set of cattle that were then up for auction. The producer groups selected and bid on a calf to monitor through the production system at the following two sessions. Session #2 – May 17, 2016 at Texas A&M University – OD Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex in College Station, TX. During this session producers will get an inside look into the feeding industry and see the progress of their feeder calf chosen in the first session. Producers will also learn more about factors impacting feedyard performance. Session #3 – June 6-7, 2016 at the meats lab at Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. This two-day session will allow producers to see their finished cattle and participate in a hands-on exercise that takes their chosen fed cattle from session one through the harvest, grading and fabrication process. In the final session, industry experts will discuss the cattle’s value highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of marketing cattle on a grid versus a live basis. Participants who complete all three sessions will be eligible for some incredible door prizes, be sure to join us and mark your calendars! Cost of the program will be $50.00 per participant. To register for this program, please contact your local County Extension Office: Austin County – (979) 865-2072, Brazos County – (979) 823-0129, Burleson County – (979) 567-2308,

Fayette County (979) 968-5831, Lee County (979)542-2753, Waller County (979)826-7651, or Washington County (979) 277-6212. More information and online registration is available at http://washington.agrilife.org/central-texas-beef-706-series/ Updates have been posted throughout the series on our Central Texas 706 Website so be sure to check out the videos, data, and more! http://ctx706.blogspot.com/ For more information on this and other checkoff-funded programs, please visit http://www.TexasBeefCheckoff.com or call 1-800-846-4113. Feral Hog Management and Control Seminar – Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility – May 18, 2016 (Flyer Attached) (2 CEUs) In conjunction with the Texas Department of Agriculture Hog Out Challenge the Washington County Beef and Forage Committee will be hosting a Feral Hog Management and Control Seminar on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at the Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility. Topics for the evening will include: trapping, baiting, hunting, transporting, and laws and regulations related to feral hogs in Texas. This event is free to the public with an RSVP by May 13, 2016. Registration will begin at 5:30pm with the program to follow at 6:00pm. Pesticide applicators will be eligible to receive 2 CEUs (1 General; 1 Laws and Regulations) at the conclusion of the seminar. For more information or to RSVP for the Seminar please contact the Washington County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212 or visit our website to register http://washington.agrilife.org/. Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series – Pond Management – May 20, 2016 – Bellville (Flyer and Brochure Attached) The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of 9 informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, & Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about the best management practices that they can implement on their own property. This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living. Participants in the program are given exposure to ideas on raising livestock and horses, plant identification, fence building, applying pesticides, soil testing, stock pond management, pond construction, fruit and nut production, rain water harvesting, turf management, and much more. The program also serves as a way for new residents of the four counties to network and meet new people in their communities, find out what can be done on their land, what operations can be profitable, and possibly what opportunities they have to serve the community.

The program will be held on the third Friday of the months of January through May and August through November. Each month’s meeting will be held at different locations in one of the four counties. The meetings begin at 1:30 pm and will last between 4 and 5 hours depending on the topic and possible tour stops. The cost for the program series is $125.00 per person or $200.00 per couple for all nine meetings or $20.00 per person per meeting. CEU’s for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable, and refreshments will be served at each program session. Participants will receive a notebook at the beginning of the series to fill as we progress through the program with handouts and reference material that will be useful as they move forward with improvements on their property. May Program The 5th meeting for the 2016 series will take place on Friday, May 20, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Retreat Center, 4740 Highway 36N just north of Bellville. This program will focus on Pond Management. Registration will begin at 1:00 with the program at 1:30. The goal of this session is to help landowners with common questions/challenges related to building a bond, stocking a pond, and aquatic vegetation control for ponds in this area. The field day will include an extensive overview of site selection, construction, stocking recommendations, and aquatic vegetation identification and control. This is a great opportunity for any and all landowners to learn from the experts in a classroom setting and have a great opportunity to walk a large scale pond at the retreat center. Also, if you have a pond weed you would like identified please bring it in a mason jar or Ziploc bag and we will be glad to identify it for you. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!

The 2016 Multi-County New Landowner series is generously supported by: Citizens State Bank – Somerville ----------- Capital Farm Credit – LaGrange and Bellville! Be sure to remember them for all you banking and lending needs. Additional contact information for each of these sponsors will be provided at the monthly New Landowner Sessions. For more information please contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Austin, (979-865-2072), Colorado County (979-732-2082), Fayette (979-968-5831) or Washington (979-277-6212). Registration materials and more information can also be found on our website, http://agrilife.org/coastalbend/program-areas/new-land-owner-information/ Grassfed Beef Conference – College Station – May 26-27, 2016 (Flyer Attached) Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is pleased to announce the fifth conference focused on grassfed beef production. Consumer interest in natural, grassfed and organic beef continues to rise. If you’d like to learn more about grassfed beef production and how it’s different, mark your calendar for May 26-27, 2016 to be in College Station for this year’s Grassfed Beef Conference. We’re excited about the interest among participants and the outstanding lineup of speakers that will come together for this information sharing opportunity. Here’s a chance to learn more about beef production... from pasture to plate. Here’s a quick preview of the agenda:

♦ Overview of the US Beef Industry ♦ Defining natural, grassfed and organic ♦ Growing forage the fundamentals ♦ Cattle types suited for grassfed beef ♦ Forage based nutrition for cattle ♦ Preventative herd health ♦ Handling Cattle for Wholesome Beef ♦ Carcass fabrication... a demonstration ♦ Consumers... and their expectations ♦ A Taste of Texas Beef ♦ Marketing a unique product ♦ Sustainability

For more information and to register for this one of a kind event please visit https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/index.cfm/productDetails/productid/2009/ Or http://animalscience.tamu.edu/event/grassfed-beef-conference/. As always please call or email if you have questions, Kara Kara J. Matheney, MS Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service County Extension Agent – Agriculture & Natural Resource

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212 prior to the meeting to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.

April 26, 2016

Cinco B Farms 2705 Engelbrecht Road, Burton 77835

See reverse for map and directions

Tour the Property 5:00 p.m.

Registration 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Program 6:00-8:00 p.m.

FREE if RSVP by April 22, 2016

Onsite Registration: $20.00 per person

2 CEUs (1 General; 1 IPM)

Program Topics: Pecan Varieties

Pecan Tree Diseases Planting Plans

For more information and to RSVP please contact the Washington County Extension Office at

(979) 277-6212 or visit our website at Washington.agrilife.org

Pecan Management Field Day

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in this

meeting are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212 prior to the meeting to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.

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BullSelectionforCommercialandSeedstockBeefProducers

Friday,April22,2016

44FARMS1945CountyRoad227,Cameron,TX

Registeronlineat:https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu;orcallExtensionConferenceServices@979-845-2604

FormoreinformationonthisprogrampleasecontactMichelleSensing@903-834-6191.

EducationalprogramsoftheTexasA&MAgriLifeExtensionServiceareopentoallpeoplewithoutregardtorace,color,religion,sex,nationalorigin,age,disability,geneticinformation,orveteranstatus.

RegisterbeforeApril8th:$60/personRegisterbeforeApril20:$75/person

Moneybackguarantee(Includeslunchandprogrammaterials)

9:30 Registrationstarts10:00Programstarts12:00Lunchserved5:00 Adjourn

Drs.JasonCleereandJasonBantawilldiscussthefollowingtopics:• CattleBreedsandBreedingPrograms• VisualSelection• IndividualPerformanceData,EPDs,andGeneticmarkers• BullFertilityandBulltoCowRatios• BullcareandManagement

2016 Texas Department of Agriculture “Hog Out’’ Challenge

General Information for Washington County

Program runs from May 1, 2016 thru May 31, 2016, ALL hogs, killed, trapped, snared, or captured must be from Washington County.

All “Hog Out’’ Program Certification Forms for Washington County must be completely filled

out to be eligible for the collection of a bounty. All bounties ($5.00/Five dollars per hog) will be paid in accordance with funds available from Washington County.

ALL COMPLETED FORMS (no ears) SHALL BE TAKEN TO THE COUNTY

TREASURER'S OFFICE. The County Treasurer will pay bounties by check only after proper approval by the Commissioner Court.

All hogs trapped, snared, or captured and then killed will be counted as killed hogs. All killed hogs MUST have both ears (a pair) ATTACHED (by skin) to each other and taken

to the Washington Road and Bridge Office in Brenham. They will serve as the County Certifier for killed hogs. The check-in of ears will be every Friday starting on May 6, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with the LAST check in date being June 3, 2016 at the Washington County Road and Bridge Office located at 1405 E. Blue Bell Road (Loop 577) next to the Washington County Fair Grounds.

All live hogs must be taken to a State Approved Feral Swine Holding Facility for slaughter.

The State Approved Feral Swine Holding Facilities will be able to sign as a Certifier for Washington County as proof of delivery of live hogs. All negotiations for delivery, payment, etc. shall be between the person trapping the hogs and the Texas Approved Feral Swine Holding Facility where the hogs are taken.

Area Texas Approved Feral Swine Holding Facilities are listed below with additional sites

listed at the Texas Animal Health Commission web site.

Austin County – Tim Wilson (979) 421-2493 16183 FM 1094, Cat Springs, TX 78933

Burleson County – Mike Stracener (979) 567-3152 5020 County Road 329, Caldwell, TX 77836

Grimes County – Iola Hog Pen (979) 828-3069 9796 Panther Creek Road, Iola, TX 77861

Lee County – Steve Tumlinson (979) 884-0277 2908 County Road 430, Dime Box, TX 77853

Washington County – Allen Wickel

(979) 289-5012 5619 FM 1697, Carmine, TX 78932

This Form may be Duplicated Additional Information on Back

2016 Texas Department of Agriculture “Hog Out’’ Challenge

Certification for Washington County

May 1, 2016 – May 31, 2016 Name: __________________________________________________________ Date: ____________ Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________ Number of Killed Hogs: _________ Number of Live Hogs: _________

Killed Hog Required Information

Property where killed: _______________________________________________________________________ for multiple locations please use additional forms Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________ County Certifier__________________________________________________ Date: ____________

Live Hog Required Information Property where trapped: _______________________________________________________________________ for multiple locations please use additional forms Address: ____________________________________________________ Phone #: _____________________ State Holding Pen Certifier: _________________________________________ Date: ____________ State Holding Pen Location: _____________________________________________

OFFICIAL USE ONLY County Judge or Authorized Official: _________________________________ Date: ____________ Total number of all hogs on form_____ x $5.00 per hog = $__________ Date paid: _____________ Claimant Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: _____________ Received by County Treasurer's Office by: ____________________________________ Date: _____________

Map and Directions Attached!

Washington County Bluebonnet Master Gardeners

Lunch-N-Learn Coordinators: Margarette Boswell - margaretteboswell@yahoo.com

Kathy Conway - klightf@gmail.com Pam Langston - holeinthewall26@yahoo.com

Washington County Extension Kara J. Matheney

County Extension Agent 979-277-6212; kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Bluebonnet Master Gardeners Association

Your One Stop Shop For All Things Gardening! Registration: 11:50am - 12:05pm Program: 12:05pm - 12:55pm No Pre-Registration Required FREE to the Public Light refreshments, water, and coffee provided

2016 Washington County Lunch - N - Learn

Series

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals with disabilities who require

an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212 prior to the meeting to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.

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Charlene Koehler

April 5

Spring Veggie Gardens

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Bill Adams

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Native Trees & Wildlife Habitat

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William Amalang

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Role of Bees in the Garden

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Jesse McDaniel

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Gardening in the Hell Strip

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Gaye Hammond

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Glenn Schroeder

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Map and Directions

Washington County Fairgrounds Sales Facility

1305 E Blue Bell Rd (979) 277-6212

North on Independence Road

3rd Gate on the Left (West) Brick Front Building

Driving Directions: From Houston: Take US-290W toward Austin. Take FM-577 (Blue Bell Road) toward State HWY 105. Stay straight through HWY 105 intersec-tion on FM-577. Turn right on Independence Street. Enter the third gate on your left into the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Sales Facility will be the brick faced building directly in front of you. From Austin: Take US-290 E toward Houston. Turn left onto TX-36 North. Turn right onto FM 577 (Blue Bell Road). Turn left on Independ-ence Street just passed the red brick buildings at the front of the fairgrounds. Enter the third gate on your left into the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Sales Facility will be the brick faced building directly in front of you.

2015 Brazos Valley CEU Conference

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Burleson County

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*Lunch Included

Kolaches, Sodas, & Coffee

Provided by:

Burleson County Soil & Water Conservation District #358

For more information please call:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Burleson County

100 West Buck Street, Suite 105

Caldwell, Texas 77836

(979) 567-2308 phone

(979) 567-2370 fax

8:30am-2:30pm

*registration begins at 7:Burleson County Expo Center – Caldwell, TX

Program Topics:

Generational Transfer

Live Cattle Evaluation and Processing

Beef Cattle Industry Update and Future Outlook

Pasture Management – Weed Control & Management

Tools to Increase Profitability Through Reproduction

(Artificial Insemination and Ultrasound)

Speakers:

Donnell Brown – Owner/Operator, R.A. Brown Ranch

Pete Scarmardo – Owner, Scarmardo Cattle Company

Craig Scarmardo – Scarmardo Cattle Company

Dr. Paul Baumann – TAMU AgriLife Extension Weed Specialist

Casey Zboril – Z4 Cattle Services

3 CEU’s (1 IPM; 2 General)

.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or

veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the

County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating Americans with Disabilities - Individuals

with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodations in order to participate

in any Extension activities are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 567-

2308 on or before January 23rd to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.

2016 Burleson County Beef Tour

Thursday, May 5th

,

2016

2:30pm – Program Begins

*registration begins at 2:00pm

Equipment Display @1pm

Scarmardo Cattle

Company

1893 FM 1362 North

Caldwell, TX 77836

Registration and meal

sponsored by Brazos Bottom

Crop Care, Capital Farm

Credit, Citizens State Bank,

Coufal-Prater, Bluebonnet

Electric and Area Businesses

*BBQ Dinner will be

provided

For more information please call:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Service Burleson County

100 West Buck Street, Suite 105

Caldwell, Texas 77836

(979) 567-2308 phone

(979) 567-2370 fax

Plan to join us on Friday, May 6 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds located at 400 West Fairgrounds in La Grange. Snacks, drinks, and a catered BBQ lunch will be provided. Please contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831 to RSVP by May 2.

Registration begins at 7:30 am and should

conclude approximately 3:00 pm.

Fayette County Cow/Calf Clinic

& Trade Show May 6, 2016 Topics Include:

Pesticide Applicator CEU Requirement Changes

Veterinary Feed Directive

Farm Service Agency Updates

Breeding Programs/Systems –Utilizing Synchronization Op-tions for Commercial Producers

Livestock Market Update

Texas Beef Council

Feral Hogs

Strategies for Weed Manage-ment in Forage Production

Great Trade Show with

20+ Vendors

Plus Door Prizes

BQA Hours TBD

3 CEU Hours

(1 L&R, 1 IPM, 1 Gen)

Sponsored by:

Fayette Beef Committee

Trade Show Participants

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all citizens without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.

The Texas A&M University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Scott Willey Agriculture & Natural Resources Fayette County Extension Agent

255 Svoboda Lane Ste 134 La Grange TX 78945

Ph: 979-968-5831 Email: sawilley@ag.tamu.edu Website: Fayette.agrilife.org

$20/person

RSVP by May 2

The Texas Beef Council (TBC) and Texas A&M AgriLife

Extension Service have teamed up to present a special Beef 706

program, a three-part series of hands-on sessions focusing on

beef quality management and marketing opportunities. This

program is available to beef cattle producers from Austin,

Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Lee, Waller, and Washington

counties.

The checkoff-funded program is designed to help producers

maximize profits and have a better understanding of the

production process after their cattle enter the feedyard.

Session one will be held January 19, 2016 at Cattlemen’s

Livestock Auction Center in Brenham, TX. Here industry

experts will discuss factors effecting feeder calves. Producers

will then choose a calf to monitor through the production

system at the following two sessions.

Session two will be held May 17, 2016 at the Texas A&M Beef

Cattle Research Farm in College Station, TX. During this

session producers will get an inside look into the feeding

industry and see the progress of their feeder calf chosen in the

first session. Producers will also learn more about factors

impacting feedyard performance.

Session three will be held June 6-7, 2016 at the meats lab at

Texas A&M University in College Station, TX. This two-day

session will allow producers to see their finished cattle and

participate in a hands-on exercise that takes their chosen fed

cattle from session one through the harvest, grading and

fabrication process. In the final session, industry experts will

discuss the cattle’s value highlighting the advantages and

disadvantages of marketing cattle on a grid versus a live basis.

Beef Quality Assurance Credits will be offered over the course

of the program to all interested participants. The cost of the

program will be $50.00/participant and can be paid at the

first session on January 19th.

To RSVP and Register for this program, please contact your

local County Extension Office.

For more information on this and other checkoff-funded

programs, please visit www.TexasBeefCheckoff.com or call

1-800-846-4113.

CENTRAL TEXAS BEEF 706

Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Lee, Waller, Washington

For More Information Please Contact:

Travis Gonzales Austin County

(979) 865-2072

Dusty Tittle Brazos County (979) 823-0129

John Grange Burleson County (979) 567-2308

Scott Willey Fayette County (979) 968-5831

Keeton Ehrig Lee County

(979) 542-2753

Stacie Villarreal Waller County (979) 826-7651

Kara Matheney Washington County

(979) 277-6212

Session #1 - January 19, 2016

Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction - 2405 Highway 105, Brenham, Texas

Feeder Cattle Evaluation and Management

5:30 Dinner provided by Texas Beef Council

6:15 Welcome

Factors that impact the value and marketability of feeder calves

View Feeder Cattle

Auction - groups purchase feeder calf for the remainder of the series

Panel of Experts - will discuss the value of each feeder calf and answer questions from participants

Overview of remaining sessions in the series

9:00 Adjourn

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Session #2 - May 17, 2016

OD Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex

7707 Raymond Stotzer Pkwy, College Station, Texas

Feeder Cattle Performance Evaluation

12:30 Lunch Provided by Texas Beef Council

1:15 Welcome to OD Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex

View Video from Cattlemen’s Livestock Auction of Sale Cattle

Review Cattle Health and Performance Data

2:00 Cattle Feeding Performance

Live Evaluation of Finished Cattle

Tour of OD Butler Jr. Animal Science Complex Facilities

Overview of FINAL 706 Session in College Station at Rosenthal Meat Science Center

3:00 Adjourn

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Session #3 - June 6-7, 2016

Rosenthal Meat Science Center - College Station, Texas

Day 1

9:00 Morning Session at Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center

Review of Carcass Evaluation

Review Video of the Market Finished Steers

Carcass Grading and Grid Marketing Demonstration

Harvest Floor Demonstration/Meat Cutting Instructions

Noon Lunch

1:00 Afternoon Session at Rosenthal Meat Science and Technology Center

Carcass Fabrication

6:00 Leave for Dinner at Beef Center at Od Butler Jr. Animal Science

Complex and Live Cattle Handling Demo

8:00 Adjourn

Day 2

9:00 Beef Quality Management Genetics and Selection

Taste Panel - Factors that Impact Beef Eating Quality

12:30 Lunch

1:30 Wrap-Up Review - Feedyard, Carcass, Boxed Beef Data

2:00 Adjourn

A block of hotel rooms has

been reserved for Monday

night, June 6th at:

Ramada - College Station

(979) 846-0300

Group Name: Beef 706

Group Rate: $90/night

Room block/rate available

until April 14, 2016. If you

plan to spend the night

please book early as this is

the week of Texas State 4-H

Roundup and area hotels

will be full.

Feral Hog

Program

Program is being hosted as part of the Washington County Hog Out Program

May 18, 2016 Washington County Fairgrounds

Sales Facility

2 CEUs (1 LR & 1 Gen)

Registration 5:30-6:00pm

Program 6:00-8:00pm

FREE with an RSVP by May 13th

Or $10 at the Door

Program Topics:

Feral Hog Laws and Regulations

Feral Hog Trapping and Baiting

For more information and to RSVP please contact

the Washington County Extension Office at

(979) 277-6212 or visit our website at Washington.agrilife.org

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national

origin. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Americans with

Disabilities - Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service, or accommodations in order to participate in any Extension activities are

encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212 10 days prior to the activity.

2 CEUs

Kara Matheney Washington County

Extension Agent Ag/NR 1305 E. Blue Bell Rd. Ste. 104

Brenham, TX 77833 (979) 277-6212

kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu

2016 Schedule 3rd Friday of the Month

January 15 Introduction

Colorado County Ag/Wildlife Valuations

February 19 Horticulture Production Fayette County Fruit and Pecan Trees

March 18 Bees and Trees for Washington County Homeowners

April 15 Forage Management Austin County

May 20 Pond Production Austin County

August 19 Weed and Brush Control Washington County

September 16 Rural Laws and Codes Colorado County

October 21 Wildlife Management & Fayette County Native Prairie Restoration

November 18 Livestock Production Tour Austin County

Please make checks payable to:

Extension Education Fund

Registration Forms & Payment can be mailed to:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Austin County

Courthouse, 1 East Main Street

Bellville, Texas 77418

wh

o t

o

Contact

Travis Gonzales 979.865.2072

travis.gonzales@tamu.edu Austin County

_______________

Stephen Janak 979.732.2082

stephen.janak@ag.tamu.edu Colorado County

_______________

Scott Willey 979.968.5831

sawilley@ag.tamu.edu Fayette County

_______________

Kara Matheney 979.277.6212

kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu Washington County

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Bellville, Texas 77418

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T he Multi-County New

Landowner Education program

is a series of meetings/seminars/

field days designed to educate new land-

owners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and

Washington counties. Participants in the

program will hear from Extension experts

in various fields about best management

practices they can implement on their own

property.

What is it

?

2016 Schedule 3rd Friday of the Month

Participants will receive a New Landowner Notebook FULL

of timely information and handouts over the course of the

series!

January 15 Introduction Colorado County Ag/Wildlife Valuations February 19 Horticulture Production Fayette County Fruit & Pecan Trees March 18 Bees and Trees for Washington County Homeowners April 15 Forage Management Austin County May 20 Pond Production Austin County August 19 Weed and Brush Control Washington County September 16 Rural Laws and Codes Colorado County October 21 Wildlife Management & Fayette County Native Prairie Restoration November 18 Livestock Production Tour Austin County

All educational programs begin with: Registration at 1:00-1:30PM Program from 1:30-5:00PM

Maps and Directions

Provided prior to each monthly meeting

Please visit our New Landowner Website http://agrilife.org/coastalbend/new-land-owner-

information/

$125.00 per person or $200.00 per couple

$20.00 per person for each session Payable at the door or in advance.

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County

Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.

Emergency Contact Name and Number

Pond Pond ManagementManagement

For More Information

Please Contact:

Travis Gonzales Austin County (979)865-2072

Stephen Janak Colorado County (979) 732-2082

Scott Willey

Fayette County (979) 968-5831

Kara Matheney

Washington County (979) 277-6212

May 20, 2016

St. John’s Lutheran Retreat Center

4740 Highway 36 N Bellville, TX 77418

Registration 1:00-1:30 pm

Program 1:30-5:00 pm $20 / person

Drinks and Refreshments Included

Featuring:

Peter Woods Wildlife & Fisheries

Extension Program Specialist II

3 CEUs (2 General; 1 IPM)

Educational programs of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating. Individuals

with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in this meeting are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office at (979) 277-6212 prior to the meeting to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made.

LaGrange and Bellville Somerville

Multi-County New Landowner Educational Series – Pond Management May 20, 2016 – St. John’s Lutheran Retreat Center

4740 Highway 36 N, Bellville, TX 77418

From Colorado County: (Directions From Columbus) Take FM 949 to Bellville. Turn left onto TX-36 North/ East Main Street. Continue to follow TX-36 North. 4740 Highway 36 will be on the east side of the road; look for the crosses at the entrance and the sign on the fence. From Fayette County: (Directions from La Grange via Ellinger) Take Hwy 71 South to Ellinger. Just before reaching Ellinger take FM 955 to Fayetteville. In Fayetteville take FM 159 toward Willow Springs/Industry. Continue on FM 159 through Nelsonville. Take Koy Road to Hwy 36 North. Head north on Highway 36 for approximately 1 mile; 4740 Highway 36 will be on the east side of the road; look for the crosses at the entrance and the sign on the fence.

From Washington County: (Directions from Brenham) Take TX-36 South toward Bellville. Continue onto Feeder Road. Approximately 12 miles from the outskirts of Brenham 4740 Highway 36 will be on the east side of the road; look for the crosses at the entrance and the sign on the fence.

Grassfed Beef Production Conference Thursday, May 26 Rosenthal Meats Center  Moderator – Dr. Jason Cleere   9:00 A View of the US Beef Industry from 30,000 feet   Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service 10:00 Growing Forages for Grassfed Beef   Dr. Monte Rouquette, Texas A&M Agrilife Research

 

11:30 Your Check-off Dollar at Work Russell Woodward, Texas Beef Council 12:00 Lunch    

Moderator – Dr. Rick Machen   1:00 Defining Natural, Grassfed and Organic Production Systems   Dr. Rick Machen, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service   2:00 Cattle Best Suited for Grassfed Beef Dr. Joe Paschal, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service 3:00 Preventative Herd Health Management   Dr. Joe Paschal, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service  4:00 Adding Grass Finishing to a Cow/Calf Enterprise   Jason Van Tassell, Paniolo Cattle Co. and Parker Ranch, Hawaii 5:00 Questions & Conversations about grassfed beef  

5:30 A Grassfed Prime Rib Dinner   Dr. Davey Griffin , Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service   Low-Stress Handling Cattle for Wholesome Beef   Dr. Ron Gill, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Louis Pearce Pavilion  

Friday, May 27 Rosenthal Meats Center 7:30 Coffee & Kolaches available

Moderator – Dr. Ron Gill, Assoc. Dept. Head, Animal Science 8:00 Fabrication – from Carcass to Retail Cuts Drs. Davey Griffin and Dan Hale, Tx A&M AgriLife Extension Service

11:00 The Tale of Two Beefs Hawley Poinsett , Sr. Nutrition Manager, Texas Beef Council

12:00 Lunch Moderator – Dr. Rick Machen 1:00 Production & Marketing Grassfed Beef (Producer Panel) Sam Keller, Hillside Beef, Fredericksburg, TX Jason Van Tassell, Parker Ranch, Hawaii Cody Marburger & Nichole Francis, Nolan Ryan Beef, Huntsville, TX 4:30 Adjourn