Category Archives: PVAMU CEP Ag/NR

PVAMU CEP AgNR Farmer’s Fund

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PVAMU Cooperative Extension Program Farmer’s Fund By Braxton Mitchell County Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program Wharton & Austin Counties   The Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) Agriculture and Natural Resources (AgNR) Unit is providing mini-grants to provide financial assistance to minority landowners with short-term cash needs. CEP and AgNR realize the limited assets and challenges many minority landowners face. As a result, many have less access to emergency funding. This limited grant program will assist small… Read More →

Ag Entrepreneurship Series starts Aug 10

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Here’s a reminder that Session 1 of our Ag Entrepreneurship Series starts this Wednesday (8/10). The program will take place at the Wharton County Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Coffee and donuts will be provided.   As always, registration is FREE. To register, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agricultural-entrepreneurship-series-wharton-county-tickets-389690975197   I’ve attached Wednesday’s agenda and flyer below!   For additional information, please contact me at (979)532-3310 or bjmitchell@pvamu.com Hope to see you there!  

2022 Ag Entrepreneurship Series Set for August

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Agricultural Entrepreneurship Series Set for August By Braxton Mitchell County Extension Agent, Agriculture & Natural Resources Prairie View A&M University Cooperative Extension Program Wharton & Austin Counties   WHARTON, Texas (August 1, 2022) – The Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Cooperative Extension Program (CEP) of Wharton County will host the Agricultural Entrepreneurship Series this month for producers. The series will take place at the Wharton County Fairgrounds (Director’s Room) on August 10th, 17th, and 24th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This year’s program will focus on getting… Read More →

PVAMU CEP AgNR Soil and Fertility Management Workshop July 21

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Please join us for the Soil and Fertility Management VITUAL Workshop on Thursday, July 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program is hosting a virtual workshop that will focus on analyzing soil test results and improving soil health. Why’s this important? Correctly analyzing soil test results is the first step to soil restoration and optimizing crop & plant production. We’ll also be discussing programs offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Topics include: Analyzing Soil Test Results Fertilizer Recommendations USDA/NRCS… Read More →

PVAMU CEP Hosts Women in Ag Workshop Jul 9

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Prairie View A&M University’s Cooperative Extension Program is hosting a Women in Ag Ranch Tour & Workshop on Saturday, July 9th 2022. The program will begin with a tour of Forgason Cattle Headquarters in Hungerford, where guests will view facilities and learn about the history of J.D. Hudgins, Inc. Following the tour, attendees will meet at the Wharton Civic Center for lunch, raffles, and guests speakers who’ll be giving presentations on a variety of ag-related topics. The day will be filled with lots of great agricultural information and… Read More →