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SUMMARY:Greenhouse & Nursery Pest Management Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Pest Management Seminar 2026 is a one-day educational program designed for nursery and greenhouse producers\, growers\, managers\, and horticulture professionals. \nThe seminar will provide the latest research-based information on emerging insect pests and plant diseases\, effective pest management strategies\, current horticultural production practices\, and updates on Texas state regulations affecting nursery and greenhouse operations. \nParticipants will gain practical knowledge from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension specialists to help improve crop health\, enhance production\, and stay informed about current industry challenges and regulatory requirements. \nThis seminar offers 6 agriculture CEUs and cost is $50 \nFind a printable version of the event flyer here. \n\n\nClick here to register\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, July 31\, 2026\n\n\n\nTime\nSession Details\n\n\n\n\n8 – 8:30 a.m.\nRegistration\n\n\n8:30 – 9:20 a.m.\nIntegration of Biopesticides into IPM systemsMark Freeman and Sam Gray\, Technical Pest Management & Seminar Services Manager – Bioworks\n\n\n9:20 – 10:10 a.m.\nStarting Clean and Keeping Clean: A Systems Approach to Managing Greenhouse Plant DiseasesKevin Ong\, Ph.D.\, Professor and Associate Department Head – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\n\n\n10:10 – 10:30 a.m.\nBreak\n\n\n10:30 – 11:20 a.m.\nEmerging and Establishing Greenhouse Pests of Ornamental Crops: Monitoring and Management MpproachesRafia Khan\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\n\n\n11:20 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.\nTexas Department of Agriculture Laws and Regulations for Nurseries and GreenhousesMelina Delaloza\, Regulatory Inspector II – Texas Department of Agriculture\n\n\n12:10 – 1:10 p.m.\nLunch\n\n\n1:10 – 2 p.m.\nEcologically Based Integrated Pest Management for Controlled Environment Cropping SystemsArash Kheirodin\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor\, Controlled Environment Entomology – Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Services\, Dallas\n\n\n2 – 2:50 p.m.\nProducing Healthy Ornamentals: Horticultural Practices that Support IPMAndrew King\, Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service\, Overton
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/greenhouse-nursery-pest-management-seminar/
LOCATION:Overton Research Center\, 1710 N FM 3053\, Overton\, TX\, 75684\, United States
CATEGORIES:Available CE Credits,Open to the Public
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SUMMARY:Herb Gardening at the Tyler Food Bank
DESCRIPTION:Join Smith County Master Gardener Elizabeth Waldrop for Herb Gardening. An introduction to herb gardening\, including how to care for herbs\, which ones grow well in East Texas\, and how to harvest and prepare them. There will also be some simple no-cook recipes demonstrated\, including herb butters\, vinegars\, and seasoning salt. Great for adults and older children. \nWhen:  July 31\, 2026\nTime:   10:30 am to 12:00 pm\nWhere: East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Ave.\, Tyler\, Texas\, in the kitchen classroom \nPrograms may have limited space\, so please contact the host organization to check availability and sign up.
URL:https://txmgsc.org/event/herb-gardening-at-the-tyler-food-bank/
LOCATION:East Texas Food Bank\, 3201 Robertson Rd\, Tyler\, TX\, 75701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to the Public
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