Beginning Farmer and Gardener Conference

September 22-23, 2016

Overton Research and Extension Center

1710 FM 3053 N

Overton, TX 75684

Fee: $60 for 2 days, $40 for 1 day.

Registration Deadline September 20, 2016

Additional $5 for late registration after

Cancellation policy: No refund

Make checks payable to:

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Mail to: Dr. Joe Masabni, P.O. Box 38,

Overton, TX 75684

Program Agenda

Day 1

8:00 AM Registration Begins

8:30 AM Welcome

Soils, Dr. Leon Young

Water, Dr. Monty Dozier

Farm Loans, Mr. Charlie Rand

Noon Lunch (Included)

Business Planning, Dr. Blake Bennett

Marketing, Panel Discussion

Crop Production, Dr. Joe Masabni

4:15 PM End of Day 1

Day 2

Organic Production Conventional Production

9:00AM Diseases, Dr. Tom Isakeit Weeds, Dr. Joe Masabni

Insects, Dr. Alan Knutson Diseases, Dr. Tom Isakeit

Weeds, Dr. Joe Masabni Insects, Dr. Alan Knutson

Noon Lunch (Included)

Pollinator Management, Mr. Terry McFall

Community Gardens, Mr. Stephen Hudkins & Dallas Co. Master Gardeners

3 PM End of Day 2

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