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2022 Washington County Agriculture Scholarships
Submit Online by 1/31/2022
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The Washington County Extension Office is exited to announce available Agricultural Scholarships for Washington County Seniors graduating in 2022! Information, applications, and submissions are all online!
DON'T WAIT! Applications must be completed in full and submitted online no later than Monday, January 31, 2022!
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ATTENTION Livestock Producers
Time Nears for Re-Registration of Marks and Brands
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Every 10 years, Texas requires that Marks and Brands be re-registered per Section 144 of the Texas Agriculture Code. All brands will expire on August 30, 2021. The next re-registration period begins August 31, 2021. Brands cannot be renewed prior to that date. Brands must be recorded with the County Clerk of the county in which animals are located.
There is a 6 month grace period, from August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022, to renew existing brands. After that date, all marks and brands that have not been reregistered are automatically available for registration by another party.
The cost of registering a brand in Washington County is $26.00 and $5.00 for each additional location of that brand on the animal. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.
For additional information, contact the Washington County Clerk's Office, 100 E. Main, Suite 102, Brenham, Texas 979-277-6200. Business hours are Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Tomato and Pepper Plant Sale
Orders Due March 1, 2022
Washington County
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This year the lineup features 13 tomato varieties including one new option. In addition to some new tomato varieties, we will be offering basil, cilantro, dill, and parsley as part of the sale! Also included in the selection will be bell peppers, banana peppers, poblano peppers, jalapenos, eggplant, squash, and zucchini! A brief description of each tomato variety is included on the back of the flyer; we have put some basic information together to help you make the best decision!
If the great selection and confidence in the proper varieties for our area is not enough, we are also offering these plants at $2.50 per pack! Plus, all proceeds from this sale benefit the youth of Washington County through the annual AgriLife Extension – Horticulture Committee Scholarship Program. Each year the Horticulture Committee works to identify graduating seniors pursuing a degree in agriculture who are deserving of a scholarship and will award these scholarships in May at the school assemblies.
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Fertilizer Costs and the 2022 Outlook
January 11, 2022
Brazos County
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The Brazos County Beef and Forage Committee together with Producers Cooperative Association are sponsoring this free program.
Please pre-register using the contact information on the flyer or by emailing Janice Anderson at Janice.Anderson@ag.tamu.edu. You may join in person or online.
Please pre-register by January 9th, 2022. You will receive a link to join online prior to the event. This program is being offered through Zoom and in person at 6pm at the HILDEBRAND EQUINE COMPLEX, 3240 F AND B RD, COLLEGESTATION, TX 77843.
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Private Applicator Training
January 13, 2022
Washington County
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If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be sponsoring a Private Applicator Training on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Washington County Extension Office Conference Room, 1305 E Blue Bell Road, Brenham. Books and study materials for the course need to be purchased ahead of time for $40.00 at the Extension Office. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. The training will begin at 8:30am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm. Please reserve your spot for the training as soon as possible; seating is limited.
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2022 Brazos Valley CEU Conference (CEUs)
January 28, 2022
Burleson County
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2022 Brazos Valley CEU Conference will be held on January 28, 2022. Pre-registration is $40 with lunch included. 5 CEU hours (pending TDA approval).
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Ranchers Leasing Workshop
February 8, 2022
Washington County
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Award Winning program attended by over 1,200 Texans!
- Focused specifically on grazing, hunting, and livestock leases.
- Speakers Tiffany Dowell Lashmet (attorney) and Dr. Greg Kaase (economist) will be glad to answer questions.
- All participants receive their own copy of Ranchers Agricultural Leasing Handbook, which contains checklists and sample lease language.
- “This workshop saved me 100’s of hours in time and research and $1000’s in potential costs.” – 2019 Attendee
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Private Applicator Training
February 9, 2022
Washington County
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If you plan on using a state limited use or state restricted use pesticide, such as Grazon P+D, 2 4-D, Weedmaster, etc., and need a license, the Texas AgriLife Extension Service will be sponsoring a Private Applicator Training on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at the Washington County Extension Office Conference Room, 1305 E Blue Bell Road, Brenham. Books and study materials for the course need to be purchased ahead of time for $40.00 at the Extension Office. A registration fee of $10.00 will be charged for the training. The registration fee will include the training and additional study materials. The training will begin at 8:30am and conclude at approximately 12:30pm. Please reserve your spot for the training as soon as possible; seating is limited.
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Mill Creek Watershed Partnership Meeting
February 10, 2022
Austin County
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The Mill Creek Watershed Partnership will be hosting a Partnership Meeting on Thursday, February 10, from 6-7 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Austin County, located at 800 E. Wendt St., Bellville, TX 77418. In-person and virtual attendance options will be available.
This meeting will be open to the public, providing updates to the Mill Creek Watershed Protection Plan (WPP). Participants are invited to discuss local water quality issues and the implementation of the Mill Creek WPP. Dinner will be provided.
If you plan to attend, use the link below to RSVP no later than February 8, 2022.
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Mark Your Calendars - Future Events!
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2022 Multi-County New Landowner Series
Introduction Class - February 18, 2022
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Contact your Washington County Extension Agent
Agriculture & Natural Resources
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Kara J. Matheney, MS
County Extension Agent - Agriculture and Natural Resources
Washington County
1305 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 277-6212 ext.2
kjmatheney@ag.tamu.edu
Visit us online by clicking the link below!
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Stephanie Rudolph
Office Manager
Agriculture & Natural Resource
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
1305 East Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas 77833
(979) 277-6212 ext. 2
stephanie.rudolph@ag.tamu.edu
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