Upcoming Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Educational Programs

October 2021

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Important Updates

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Ag Pesticide Applicator Update 2021

COVID-19 Pandemic

(GRACE PERIOD ENDS 12.31.2021)

During the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of positive cases across the state, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is extending this exemption of agriculture Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirements. To address the CEU’s and licensure requirements for Ag Pesticide applicators, the TDA will work with the ag pesticide applicators and CEU course providers of Texas during this critical time. Licensed applicators with expiring licenses or needing CEU’s will be allowed to renew their license even if they have not met their CEU requirement for their current licensing period through December 31, 2021. To learn more click the link below:

https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Portals/0/Files/ACP/Pesticide/Policy_Pesticide_Applicator_Course%20Provider_COVID.pdf

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ATTENTION Livestock Producers

Time Nears for Re-Registration of Marks and Brands

Every 10 years, Texas requires that Marks and Brands be re-registered per Section 144 of the Texas Agriculture Code. All brands will expire on August 30, 2021. The next re-registration period begins August 31, 2021. Brands cannot be renewed prior to that date. Brands must be recorded with the County Clerk of the county in which animals are located.

There is a 6 month grace period, from August 31, 2021 to February 28, 2022, to renew existing brands. After that date, all marks and brands that have not been reregistered are automatically available for registration by another party.

The cost of registering a brand in Washington County is $26.00 and $5.00 for each additional location of that brand on the animal. Payment can be made by cash or credit card.

For additional information, contact the Washington County Clerk's Office, 100 E. Main, Suite 102, Brenham, Texas 979-277-6200. Business hours are Monday through Friday

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Upcoming Events

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50th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic (CEU)

October 22, 2021

Washington County

Join us for the 50^th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic and Trade Show on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Washington County Expo - Sales Facility in Brenham! Registration will begin at 7:30am with the program getting underway at 8:00am. Early registration closes Wednesday, October 19^th and is $20.00 per person. Late registration will be $30 per person at the door. The registration fee provides admission to the clinic, an opportunity to visit with tradeshow vendors, refreshments, a catered bar-b-que lunch, the afternoon social, and a ticket to win the GRAND DOOR PRIZE HEIFER at the conclusion of the day.

**NEW for 2021** The first 75 completed preregistrations received will be entered to win the 50^th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Commemorative Yeti Tundra 45 Hard Cooler (Must be present to win)!!

Make plans to join in and hear from industry experts to help you make sound management decisions in your beef cattle operations. To register please click on the flyer below, visit https://washington.agrilife.org/ag/ccc/cccregistration/, or stop by the Extension Office.

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3^rd Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Scholarship Drawing Tickets Available

Online Ticket Sales Close

Monday, October 18!

The South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic Scholarship Committee is pleased to present the 3^rd Annual SCTCCC Scholarship Drawing benefiting graduating seniors in the nine county area. This year’s drawing boasts over $30,000 worth of prizes spread out over 15 opportunities to win. Only 500 tickets will be sold for the drawing which will take place live at the 50^th Annual South Central Texas Cow-Calf Clinic on Friday, October 22, 2021 at the Washington County Expo in Brenham. In the inaugural year the proceeds from the drawing supported ten young people as they each continued their education at colleges across Texas.

To purchase your ticket:

1. Visit a local County Extension Office in Austin, Brazos, Burleson, Colorado, Fayette, Grimes, Lee, Waller, or Washington county.

2. Contact any member of a participating county's Beef and Forage Committee.

3. Visit the 2021 SCTCCC Scholarship Drawing website and purchase your ticket online today! (Online sales close Monday, October 18th)

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Household Hazardous Waste & Computer Collection Event + Book Drive

Brazos County

The Twin Oaks Landfill Household Hazardous Waste & Computer Collection Event is a FREE event to the residents of Brazos, Burleson, Madison, Washington, Grimes, Robertson, Leon Counties.

BRING your household paints, thinners, batteries, computers/electronics, old medications, lawn pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, motor oil, gasoline, antifreeze.

Items that will NOT be accepted include: tires, freon-containing units, ammunition, radio-active waste, 55-gallon quantities, medical sharps, empty paint/chemical containers.

**NO COMMERCIAL GENERATED WASTES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Visit www.twinoakshhw.com for complete details.

We are also accepting NEW & USED children's books to help our friends at Book & A Blanket. For more info. about Books and A Blanket, visit www.bookandablanket.com.

Event entrance is on Harvey RD/HWY 30- (between Veteran's Park & Copperfield Drive).

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Gardening Lunch-N-Learn Series & BMGA Open House

November 2, 2021

Washington County

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners of Washington County are pleased to present the 2021 “Lunch-N-Learn” series to be hosted on the first Tuesday of each month, September-November. The series boasts topics related horticulture with the homeowner and backyard gardener in mind! Speakers are experts in their fields and practical gardeners with great tips and information for everyone.

Thinking about becoming a Master Gardener? Come out and enjoy the opportunity to visit with our Washington County Master Gardeners and learn more about all the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Program has to offer! Doors open at 11:00am.

Program registration will begin at 11:50am with the program beginning at 12:05pm and concluding at 12:55pm. At the conclusion of each session the speaker and our Washington County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions.

All Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn programs are free to the public and you are welcome to bring your own lunch and drink.

Registration for Texas Master Naturalist Training is Now Open

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists is pleased to offer is TMN training class for 2022. Our training classes begin January 22^nd, with sessions being generally held on Saturdays. Class size will be limited to 20 so apply now. Please note that payment of fees secures your place in class. Please visit our Training website at https://txmn.org/glc/becoming-a-master-naturalist/glc-master-naturalist-training-application/.

The mission of the Texas Master Naturalist Program is to develop a corps of well-informed volunteers to provide education, outreach, and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and natural areas within their communities for the State of Texas. Our Chapter includes Lee, Washington, Austin, Fayette, and Colorado Counties.

To learn more about the Texas Master Naturalist program and the Gideon Lincecum Chapter, please visit our website at https://txmn.org/glc/. If you have additional questions, please email Ken English at glctmnmkt@gmail.com.