The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the 41st annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference on Feb. 17 at the Fort Bend County Epicenter, 28505 S.W. Freeway, Rosenberg.

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The 41st Annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference will feature expert-led sessions for gardeners, producers, educators and pesticide applicators. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The conference will feature a new multi-track format for 2026. The event will include speakers, sponsors and exhibitors, along with door prizes, refreshments and a barbecue lunch, partially sponsored by Safari Texas Ranch.

The program will run from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with check-in from 7:15-8 a.m.

The early registration fee through Jan. 15 is $45, and late registration will be $55 through Feb. 6. Online registration is available at https://tx.ag/FBRegionalVegetable.

Tracks for participants include:

  • Backyard gardeners and Master Gardeners.
  • Small-market producers.
  • Educators.
  • Agricultural pesticide applicators.
  • Food preservation, safety and recipes.

Continuing education and professional credits available

Up to five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units, CEUs, for agricultural pesticide applicators and continuing professional education units, CPEs, for educators will be offered. The CEUs are pending approval.

For more information, contact Lorraine Niemeyer at [email protected] or 281-342-3034.

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