The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will hold the Bexar County Beef Cattle Short Course on Jan. 10 in San Antonio.
The free event will begin with onsite registration at 3:30 p.m. at Palo Alto College, Ozuna Library, 1400 W. Villaret Blvd. The event will conclude around 5 p.m.
RSVP by Jan. 3 by calling 210-631-0400 or email dsperez@ag.tamu.edu.
One Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education unit in laws and regulations is available.
The event is hosted by Bexar Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. There will be vendors and door prizes. A dinner will be served compliments of Fratello’s.
“The short course attracts clientele from across South and Central Texas,” said Sam Womble, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent, Bexar County. “We encourage people to take advantage of a great opportunity to network with our sponsors, enjoy an evening meal and receive some timely and pertinent information.”
Beef course topics and speakers
The beef cattle short course will feature the following topics and experts:
- Pesticide Laws and Regulations – Vick Alexander, Texas Department of Agriculture assistant regional director-pesticides, Austin.
- Getting the Most Out of Pastures Once it Starts Raining – Ethan Westfall, Wilbur-Ellis range and pasture specialist, Austin.
- Border Security Issues: What Ranchers Need to Know – Joey Aguilar Jr., Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association special ranger and region supervisor, Mission.
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