Save money by registering by Jan. 26 for the 39th annual Fort Bend Regional Vegetable Conference on Thursday, Feb. 8, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.
Early registration is $30. Those who register after Jan. 26, will pay an additional $10. Registration covers all sessions, refreshments, a BBQ lunch and time with various exhibitors. Five continuing education credits will be offered for Texas Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator license holders. The eight-hour conference will be in Buildings C & D at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds at 4310 Texas 36 S.
To register and pay online visit: https://39thAnnualVegConf.eventbrite.com To register and pay in person by check or cash, visit Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, 1402 Band Road (Annex Building) in Rosenberg. Registration at the door will be limited. At the event, check-in will be from 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. with the conference beginning at 8:15 a.m. and ending at 3:30 p.m.
Topics are: Bees & Honey Production, Marketing Produce and Climate/Drought & Irrigation; Breakout sessions are: Backyard Gardening & Alternative Techniques with Intro to Permaculture Design, Mushroom Gardening, Laws & Regulations and Integrated Pest Management.
For more information, go to https://fortbend.agrilife.org/event/39th-annual-fort-bend-regional-vegetable-conference/ For general questions, contact Lorraine Niemeyer at 281-342-3034.
The counties of Waller, Wharton, Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Colorado and Austin join with Fort Bend to offer the conference to teach sustainable practices to help producers maximize efficiency and profitability.
