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Jun
29
Fri
Mesquite Field Farm – Farm Tour @ Mesquite Field Farm
Jun 29 @ 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

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).

Mesquite Field Farm Farm Tour Flyer 06.29.18

Dec
6
Fri
Agriculture Business Workshop @ Bell County Extension Office
Dec 6 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Description

Join us for an agriculture business workshop in Bell County (Belton) Texas. This workshop is a one day workshop designed for military veterans, beginning farmers and ranchers, individuals with disabilities, and anyone interested in starting an agriculture business.

Workshop sessions will include:

  • Rural Business Ideas
  • Intro to Business Planning
  • Possibilities for Farming/Ranching with a Disability
  • Financial Funding Sources for Farming/Ranching
  • Marketing Resources
  • Resources to Support Agriculture Business Operation

Cost of Workshop: $25 which includes breakfast, lunch, and workshop materials

Please make sure to wear something comfortable (with closed toe shoes) and warm as we will have some hands-on demonstrations outside in the afternoon.

View the Workshop Flyer

Click HERE to register and pay

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