August 8, 2018 Overton — The annual East Texas Fruit and Vegetable Conference will offer professional and amateur producers tips on everything from Asian vegetables to figs and fertilizers.
The event will be Aug. 15 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center, 1710 Farm-to-Market Road 3053, Overton. There is a $30 fee for individuals and $50 for couples. The deadline to register is Aug. 10. There is an additional $5 charge for late registration.
The program offers two Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units including one general and one integrated pest management.
Registration for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. Lunch and snacks are included.
Onsite registration with cash or checks is accepted. To preregister, please make checks to “East Texas Fruit and Vegetable Conference” and mail to Clint Perkins, AgriLife Extension office Smith County, 1517 W. Front St., Room 116, Tyler, Texas 75702.
Speakers and topics include:
- Dr. Joe Masabni, AgriLife Extension small-acreage horticulturist, Overton, Common Garden Questions / Asian Vegetables.
- David Creech, director of SFA Gardens / Growing Figs at Home.
- Dr. Joe Masabni / Fertilization and Irrigation in the Garden.
- Franta Majs, Assistant Professor Stephen F. Austin State University / Understanding Soil and Water Test Results.
- Steve Upson, Senior Horticulture Consultant, Noble Research Institute / Sustainable Home Fruit and Vegetable Production.
- Greg Grant, County Extension Agent-Horticulture, Smith County / Seed Saving 101.
Masabni said the event was organized to meet the growing demand for information about fruit and vegetable production for home gardeners and established commercial growers.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn some tips and tricks from our specialists and growers on how to be successful,” he said.
For more information contact the Smith County Extension office at 903-590-2980.
