February 11, 2026 - The Texas Department of Ag presents a Free Ag Resources Workshop hosted by Pineywoods Resource, Conservation, and Development on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 from 10am until 2:15pm for Shelby County and San Augustine County combined. Complimentary lunch served at noon. The workshop will be held in the San Augustine Storm Shelter, 1109 Oaklawn Street, San Augustine, Texas 75972.
Topics and Speakers:
- 10:15am - U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resource Conservation Service Financial & Technical Assistance Programs
Willie Holman, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservationist/Outreach Coordinator - 10:45am - U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Financial Assistance Programs
Joseph Jopes, Farm Loan Manager, Farm Service Agency - 11:30am - U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency Agriculture Programs
Raymond Veles, Program Analyst/Outreach Coordinator, Farm Service Agency - 12:30pm - U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Financial Assistance Programs
Monica Pierre, Community Program Specialist, Rural Development - Texas, Area 4, Huntsville Area Office - 1:00pm - Communities Unlimited-Water/Wastewater Lending and Consulting
Chris Ranniger, Senior Economic Development Loan Officer – Communities Unlimited
Jessica Hester, Community Infrastructure Management Advisor-Communities Unlimited - 1:30pm - Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance Programs
Manuel Martinez, East Texas Field Representative, Texas Department of Agriculture
Register online at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/free-ag-resources-workshop-san-augustine-and-shelby-county or by emailing tanya@texasforestcountry.com!
