AgriLife Extension hosts Brewed and Branded Series this July in Harris County
Three-part workshop explores Texas coffee, leatherworking and barbecue traditions
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Harris County will host the Brewed and Branded Series, a three-part workshop, in July in Houston.
The series will cover Texas barbecue traditions, leatherworking craftsmanship and coffee culture on July 10, July 17 and July 24, respectively.
Each free session will be held at the AgriLife Extension office, 13105 Northwest Freeway, Suite 1000, from 4-6 p.m.
A meal will be served. The series is open to anyone interested in Texas craft traditions and culture.
Registration is required and can be completed online at tx.ag/BrewedAndBranded. Tickets are $50.
For more information, contact Steven Frederick, AgriLife Extension agricultural and natural resources agent, Harris County, at 713-274-0957 or [email protected], or visit harris.agrilife.org.
Series sessions and speakers
The July 10 session will focus on BBQ Basics, exploring the history and traditions of Texas barbecue, including Central Texas-style brisket and the role of barbecue in bringing communities together.
Drew Cassens, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension meat specialist and assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science, Bryan-College Station, will present.
The July 17 session will cover leatherworking, tracing the craft’s roots in Texas ranching and cowboy culture. Attendees will learn how handmade leather goods have come to represent durability, independence and skill. Tom Feldman, store manager at Tandy Leather Houston, will present.
The July 24 session will explore coffee culture in Texas, from its ranching-era roots as fuel for workers to today’s thriving specialty coffee scenes in cities like Austin and Houston. Eric Brenner, Texas A&M AgriLife Center for Coffee Research and Education assistant director, Bryan-College Station, will present.
What ties them together
These three Texas traditions overlap in meaningful ways — through work and craft, community gathering spaces, and a shared thread of deep cultural roots that continue to evolve with new generations, Frederick said.
Door prizes and giveaways will be offered at each session. All sessions will be held in person. The workshop is made possible by the support of the Center for Coffee Research and Education.
