Join us for a farm tour and networking event highlighting VegOut! Farms, a 21 acre farm in Pattison, Texas that produces organically and locally grown produce. They utilize hydroponics, aquaponics, and traditional soil growing techniques to produce specialty vegetables and herbs. VegOut! also sells to HEB and direct-to-consumer. Come learn about their operation, how they grow their produce, how they run their operation, and ways to differentiate their farm.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided courtesy of Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension
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Join us for a farm tour and networking event highlighting Terra Madre Farm and Agricultural Devolution. The farms are local organic farms that produce organic seasonal produce and specialty crops. They sell to the Corpus Christi farmers markets and are a member of Grow Local South Texas. Come learn about their operation, how they grow their produce, their experience with farmers markets, and personal experience being a farmer veteran and beginning farmer.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided
Location: 1307 Saratoga Blvd. Corpus Christi, TX 78417
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: FREE (but should pre-register)
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The event is in partnership with Grow Local South Texas, Terra Madre Farm, and Agricultural Devolution.
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Join us for a farm tour and networking event highlighting Millican Reserve. Millican Reserve is a local organization that incorporates a local farm, CSA, agri-tourism and conservation into their operation. Come learn about their operation, how they grow their produce, how they started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) share, farmers market, and agri-tourism destination.
Appetizers and drinks will be provided
Location: Millican Reserve 4401 High Prairie Rd. College Station, TX 77845
Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Cost: FREE (but should pre-register)
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The event is in partnership with Millican Reserve and Millican Alliance
Join us for a farm tour and networking event highlighting the FEAT Training Farm in Gatesville, Texas. We will be touring the farm and learning about livestock and soil.
Skills Taught:
- Choosing your livestock species
- understanding stocking rate
- Taking a soil sample
- Taking a forage sample
- Reading a forage & soil tests
- Understanding and using soil maps
The farm tour is FREE, but please Regsiter HERE!
Join us for a farm tour of Mesquite Field Farm in Nixon, Texas.
We will be touring Mesquite Field Farm, a local farm that produces grass fed beef and specialty crops.
Doug Havemann, veteran owner operator, will be sharing his experience as a veteran farmer/rancher in Texas and the methods he utilizes to produce and sell his products.
Topics Covered:
- Intensive Rotational Grazing
- Benefits of Rotational Grazing
- Direct-to-Consumer Marketing
- Grazing Planning
- Soil Health
- Grass-Fed Beef Health
The workshop is currently full, and a waiting list has been started.
To add your name to the waiting list, email makenzie.mclaurin@ag.tamu.edu with your name, email, phone number, and which event you would like to attend (farm tour, workshop, both).
Join us for a farm tour of Honey’s Acres Farm in Cedar Hill, Texas.
We will be touring Honey’s Acres Farm, a local farm that produces grass-fed beef, laying hens, and value added products.
Carolyn White, owner operator, will be sharing her experience with farming in suburban Dallas and the methods they utilizes to produce and sell their products.
Topics Covered
- Grass-Fed Beef
- Laying Hens
- Marketing
- Value Added Products
- Holistic Land Management
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Join us for a farm tour of Stiles Farm in Thrall, Texas. The Stiles Farm Foundation is a 2,716 acre farm located in Thrall, Texas in eastern Williamson County. The farm is managed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a living demonstration of research-based, profitable, and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices for the Texas Blackland Prairie.
Tyler Coufal, Williamson County Extension Agent, will be putting together some hands-on learning activities and a farm tour of the Stiles Farm.
You can vote for topics from the following when registering:
- Parasite Management & Soils
- Cattle Handling & Working
- Sheep & Goat Handling & Working
- Animal Health & Nutrition
Join us for a FREE farm tour of Langetree Retreat & Eco Center in Liberty, Texas.
Langetree Retreat & Eco Center is a local farm, education center, and agriculture tourism destination. We will tour the farm and discuss:
- Agri-Tourism (hosting community events & farm tours)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Determining your Niche
- Marketing
- Insurance
- Community Engagement
THIS FARM TOUR HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED.
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Join us for a FREE sheep production workshop and demonstration.
Members of the BattleGround to Breaking Ground program will be presenting on basics of sheep production along with a live demonstration.
Topics included:
- Breed Knowledge
- Predator & Predation
- Pasture Management
- Nutrition
- Shearing & Wool Marketing
Our demonstration portion will include basic handling, drenching, ear tagging, vaccinating, hoof trimming.
REGISTRATION WILL BE CAPPED AT 30 PARTICIPANTS.
Cost: FREE which includes food and drinks. Register before 21 June 2019 to lock in your meals. Late registration accepted omitting meals.
All registered participants in attendance will be entered for a drawing for a sheep/goat milking stanchion/working stand to be given away at the end of the event.
Come out and support the Battle Ground to Breaking Ground program, an amazing program helping Veterans become Farmers and enlarge your network of fellow producers.
Please wear appropriate clothing including sturdy closed toe shoes and come prepared to get dirty, learn, and have fun!
Sheep 101 Workshop Flyer 6.28.19
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Join us for a FREE farm tour of Farmers Assisting Returning Military (F.A.R.M.) Urban Farm Park in Dallas, Texas
F.A.R.M. is a local farm established by veterans for veterans. They produce specialty crops and . We will tour the farm and discuss:
- Agri-Tourism (hosting community events & farm tours)
- Environmental Sustainability
- Determining your Niche
- Specialty Crop Production
- Urban Farming
- Veteran Programs
- and much more!