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Vegetable Conference
February 8 @ 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Vegetable conference encourages early registration
Save money by registering by Jan. 26 for the 39th annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.
Early registration is $30. Those who register after Jan. 26, will pay an additional $10. Registration covers all sessions, refreshments, a BBQ lunch and time with various exhibitors. Five continuing education credits will be offered for Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator license holders. The eight-hour conference will be in Buildings C & D at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds at 4310 Texas 36 S.
To register and pay online visit: https://39thAnnualVegConf.eventbrite.com To register and pay in person by check or cash, visit Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 1402 Band Road (Annex Building) in Rosenberg. Registration at the door will be limited. At the event, check-in will be from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. with the conference beginning at 8:15 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m.
Topics are: Bees & Honey Production, Marketing Produce and Climate/Drought & Irrigation; Breakout sessions are: Backyard Gardening & Alternative Techniques with Intro to Permaculture Design, Mushroom Gardening, Laws & Regulations and Integrated Pest Management.
For more information, go to https://fortbend.agrilife.org/event/39th-annual-fort-bend-regional-vegetable-conference/ For general questions, contact Lorraine Niemeyer at 281-342-3034.
The counties of Waller, Wharton, Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Colorado and Austin join with Fort Bend to offer the conference to teach sustainable practices to help producers maximize efficiency and profitability