East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable conference set for Feb. 7 in Tyler
Program includes demonstration on proper pruning techniques
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Smith County will host its annual East Texas Fruit, Nut and Vegetable conference Feb. 7 in Tyler.
The conference will be held at the Cross Brand Cowboy Church, 11915 Farm-to-Market Road 2015. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m., and the program is from 8 a.m. to noon.
Preregistration is required by Feb. 6. Cost is $20, and online registration is available at https://tx.ag/FruitNut. On-site registration will be $30 on the day of the event. There is a 5% convenience fee for all credit or debit card payments.
About the program
Educational topics will be offered for both professional and amateur growers including tips on pollinator management, pecan production, vegetable production, and fruit and berry production.
The event was organized to meet a growing demand for information about fruit, nut and vegetable production for home gardeners and commercial growers in East Texas.
The conference provides an opportunity to learn tips from AgriLife Extension specialists and agents on how to be successful, how to avoid common pitfalls and how to learn more as you grow.
Speakers and topics
- Earth-Kind pollinator management, Garett Slater, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension entomologist and assistant professor, Department of Entomology, Overton.
- Earth-Kind pecan production, Bob Whitney, AgriLife Extension organic program specialist and Regents Fellow, Department of Agricultural Economics, Stephenville.
- Earth-Kind vegetable production, Greg Grant, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulture agent, Smith County.
- Earth-Kind fruit and berry production, Tim Hartmann, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension horticulture specialist and assistant professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences, Bryan-College Station.
Certified Texas Master Gardeners can receive five continuing education units for the conference.
