04/18/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 08:26
Texas A&M AgriLife Research will host the Vegetable Spring Field Day on May 2 in Uvalde.
The free event will take place from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Uvalde, 1619 Garner Field Road. Registration is required by April 24 by visiting https://tx.ag/UvaldeVegSpringFieldDay.
There will be three Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units in the general category available for private pesticide applicator license holders. Lunch will be provided and there will be door prizes given.
A vendor showcase will be available for participants during the program.
Morning session activities
The event will begin with a welcome from Daniel Leskovar, Ph.D., professor and center director, and a field tour led by the center's research teams.
The field tour will cover the following research areas: hydroponics, high tunnels, specialty crops and tomato grafting.
Afternoon session topics and speakers
The afternoon sessions will be from 1-4 p.m. There will be a tomato grafting hands-on workshop available for participants interested in learning about tomato grafting basics.
The educational presentation topics and presenters include:
For more information, including sponsorship opportunities, contact Liza Silva at 830-278-9151 or [email protected], or Leskovar at 830-988-6124 or [email protected]
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