Free Ag Resources Workshop for Shelby, San Augustine Counties

September 24, 2025 (Event Flyer) - The Texas Department of Ag presents a Free Ag Resources Workshop hosted by Pineywoods Resource, Conservation, and Development on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 starting at 10am for Shelby and San Augustine County combined. The workshop will be held in the San Augustine Storm Shelter, 1109 Oaklawn Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972.

Topics and Speakers:

  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service Financial & Technical Assistance Programs
    Willie Holman, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservationist/Outreach Coordinator
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Financial Assistance Programs
    Joseph Jopes, Farm Loan Manager, Farm Service Agency
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Agriculture Programs
    Raymond Veles, Program Analyst/Outreach Coordinator, Farm Service Agency
  • U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Financial Assistance Programs
    Monica Pierre, Community Program Specialist, Rural Development - Texas, Area 4, Huntsville Area Office
  • Communities Unlimited-Water/Wastewater Lending and Consulting
    Chris Ranniger, Senior Economic Development Loan Officer – Communities Unlimited
    Jessica Hester, Community Infrastructure Management Advisor-Communities Unlimited
  • Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance Programs
    Manuel Martinez, East Texas Field Representative, Texas Department of Agriculture

Contact tanya@texasforestcountry.com for registration information!