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SUMMARY:2026 Turfgrass and Landscape Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re a turfgrass professional or a landscape enthusiast\, this event is designed to learn and connect! Enjoy a fun-filled day packed with valuable insights and exciting networking opportunities at the Dallas AgriLife Center. Take a stroll through the Dallas AgriLife Center and get an up-close look at ongoing turfgrass studies and live equipment demonstrations. (Don’t forget to bring comfortable shoes—we’ll be walking!) \nLunch will be provided with registration. We will serve BBQ!\nGeneral Registration: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/scsc-ev-062\nSponsorship: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/scsc-ev-063 \nGeneral Agenda \n7:00 am – 7:50 am: Breakfast with Exhibitors and Registration — Water Building.\n7:50 am – 8:00 am: Welcome from the Dallas Center.\n8:00 am – 8:15 am: Travel to the Field.\n8:15 am – 12:15: Field Presentations!\n12:15 – 12:30 pm: Travel to Water Building.\n12:30 pm to 13:30 pm:\nLunch – BBQ with Exhibitors (Provided).\nStudent Poster Presentations.\n13:30 pm to 2:30 pm: Afternoon Presentations: AgriLife\, Texas Turfgrass Association (TTA)\, and North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD).\n2:30 pm to 3:00: Certificates. \nClick HERE to download the event flyer. \nGeneral Registration: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/scsc-ev-062 \nSponsorship: https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/scsc-ev-063
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/2026-turfgrass-and-landscape-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Texas New Fruit Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one-and-a-half-day event exposes individuals with no previous farming or food production experience to an understanding of the unique challenges of managing a fruit tree orchard or berry patch. \nParticipants will learn how to select an appropriate site\, choose crops that grow successfully in their area of Texas\, establish an orchard\, and protect it from some of the unique weather and pest challenges that fruit growers encounter. \nFor more information\, click HERE. \nClick HERE to download a printable flyer for the event and more information.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-new-fruit-growers-conference-3/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261016T080000
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CREATED:20260830T220045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260830T220045Z
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SUMMARY:Texas New Fruit Growers Conference
DESCRIPTION:This one-and-a-half-day event exposes individuals with no previous farming or food production experience to an understanding of the unique challenges of managing a fruit tree orchard or berry patch. \nParticipants will learn how to select an appropriate site\, choose crops that grow successfully in their area of Texas\, establish an orchard\, and protect it from some of the unique weather and pest challenges that fruit growers encounter. \nFor more information\, click HERE. \nClick HERE to download a printable flyer for the event and more information.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/texas-new-fruit-growers-conference-3/2026-10-16/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T225038Z
CREATED:20260901T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T225038Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261020T110000
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DTSTAMP:20260901T225038Z
CREATED:20260901T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T225038Z
UID:10001125-1792494000-1792497600@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-20/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T110000
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UID:10001126-1792580400-1792584000@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T225038Z
CREATED:20260901T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T225038Z
UID:10001127-1792666800-1792670400@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T120000
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CREATED:20260901T224219Z
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UID:10001128-1792753200-1792756800@txmgsc.org
SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261026T120000
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SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T120000
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CREATED:20260901T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T225038Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261028T120000
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CREATED:20260901T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T225038Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260901T225038Z
CREATED:20260901T224219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T225038Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Chicken Seminar Series - Virtual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension for a Virtual Backyard Chicken Seminar Series. \nClick here to view flyer with QR codes to register for either\, or both\, virtual seminars:  Fall 2026 Backyard Chicken Seminar Series-2 \nContact Gregory.Archer@ag.tamu.edu with any questions. \nChicken Basics – Starts October 19\, daily through 10/23 \n10/19 INTRO\, HOUSING\, LIGHTING\n10/20 BREEDS AND NUTRITION\n10/21 SELLING EGGS AND POULTRY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/22 HEALTH AND DISEASE\n10/23 CHICKENS\, YOUR GARDEN AND THE ENVIRONMENT \nEgg Grader Training – 10/26 – 10/29 \n10/26 EGG COMPOSITION AND BIOLOGY\n10/27 EGG MICROBIOLOGY AND FOOD SAFETY\n10/28 INTERIOR EGG QUALITY AND DEFECTS\n10/29 USDA GRADING STANDARDS
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/backyard-chicken-seminar-series-virtual-seminar/2026-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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