East Texas Fruit, Vegetable Conference - South

FlyerJanuary 30, 2017 - (Flyer) - The East Texas Fruit and Vegetable Conference South will be featured Friday, February 17, 2017 at the Pitser Garrison Convention Center, 601 North 2nd Street, Lufkin, Tx.

Registration is from 8am until 8:30am followed by the program from 8:30am to 3:50pm. 5 CEUs available to licensed pesticide applicators.

General session topics:

  • Wild Pigs Conflict Resolution
  • Pest Management in Raised Beds/High Tunnels
  • Bees and Pollinators

Concurrent Session Topics:
Session I

  • Are Golden Kiwis Coming to Texas?
  • Tomato Production
  • Blueberries, Figs, and Muscadines for the Home Fruit Orchard

Session II

  • Home Remedies, Do They Work?
  • The Case for Farmers Markets
  • Aquaponics on a Budget

Session III

  • Food Preservation
  • Food Preservation
  • Cottage Food Laws

Register with payment by February 10, 2017. $30 per person and $50 per couple, $10 late fee after February 10 - No Refunds.

Make checks payable to ETFVC-South and mail to: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Angelina Horticulture Committee 2201 South Medford Drive Lufkin, Tx. 75901.

For more information contact: Cary Sims (936)634-6414, cary.sims@ag.tamu.edu or Joe Masabni, jmasabni@tamu.edu