The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, and Fayette Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property. This innovative program assists new landowners in understanding the concepts of rural living. Participants in the program are given exposure to ideas on raising livestock and horses, plant identification, fence building, applying pesticides, soil testing, stock pond management, pond construction, fruit and nut pro duction, rainwater harvesting, turf management, and much more. The program serves as a way for new residents of these counties to network and meet new people in their communities, find out what can be done on their land, what operations can be successful, and possibly what opportunities they have to serve the community. The programs will be held on the third Friday of the months of August through November. Each month's meeting will be held at different locations in one of the four counties. The meetings begin at 1:30 p.m. and will last about four hours depending on the topic and possible tour stops. The cost for the program is $20.00 per person per meeting. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for pesticide applicators will be offered as they are applicable. A great selection of refreshments will be provided at each session.
August 18 -Bees and Trees for Homeowners
September 15 - Horticulture Production
- Fruit Trees, Pecans, and Grapes for Landowners
October 20 - Wildlife Management and Native Prairie Restoration
November 17 - Emerging Issues for Rural Landowners
August Program - Bees & Trees for Homeowners
- Immaculate Conception Catholic Church- Parish Hall
The August meeting for the 2023 series will take place on Friday, Aug. 18, at the Immaculate Conception German Catholic Church-Parish Hall located at 15994 TX-159 in Industry. Contact the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in Austin County (979) 865-2072, Colorado County (979) 732-2082, Fayette County (979) 968-5831, or Washington County (979) 277-6212. Registration materials and more information can be found at https://washington.agrilife.org/nlo.
