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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

Sep
14
Fri
Honey’s Acres Farm – Farm Tour @ Honey's Acres Farm
Sep 14 @ 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Honey's Acres Farm - Farm Tour @ Honey's Acres Farm | Cedar Hill | Texas | United States

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

REGISTER HERE

Sep
29
Sat
Beef Processing and Labelling Workshop @ Mesquite Field Farm
Sep 29 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Beef Processing and Labelling Workshop @ Mesquite Field Farm | Nixon | Texas | United States

Join Mesquite Field Farm for a tour of a USDA beef processing facility and learn about beef labelling and requirements.

Skills Taught:

  • USDA Processing Facility Tour
  • Product label requirements and development
  • Developing a cut list
  • Beef cattle processing requirements
  • Developing relationships with your processor
  • Product labels and marketing
Aug
3
Sat
FREE Agriculture Business Workshop – Dallas County @ Dallas County Road & Bridge #1 (Training Center)
Aug 3 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for a FREE agriculture business workshop in Dallas County (Garland), 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 operations ​

This workshop is made possible by a sponsorship from Farm Credit Bank of Texas

Register HERE

Aug
15
Thu
FREE Agriculture Business Workshop – San Angelo @ Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at San Angelo
Aug 15 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Join us for a FREE agriculture business workshop in San Angelo, 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 operations ​

This workshop is made possible by a sponsorship from Farm Credit Bank of Texas and the generosity of Travis Whitney, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Specialist.

San Angelo Ag Business Workshop Flyer 8.15.19

Register HERE by August 9

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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