5 Hour CEU Event: Jackson County

5Hr CEU Flyer

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Jackson County, the Field Crops committee and the Beef Committee are sponsoring a 5 Hour CEU Event to be held on Thursday, December 4, 2014, at the Jackson County Services Building Auditorium. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the programs will conclude at 3:00 p.m. There will be a $25 registration fee, which includes refreshments and lunch.

Procrams:
9:00- Ward Ling-“Watershed & Water Quality”, related to nutrient management and chemical applications. Soil and Crop Sciences Program Specialist, College Station. (1 hr. General)
10:00- Dr. Joshua McGinty – “Herbicides, Modes of Action”‘ & “Weed Resistance”, using different chemicals in our arsenal against weed control. Agronomist, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Corpus Christi (1 hr. IPM)
11:00- Peter Woods-“Aquatic Weed Management”, pesticide use and precautions on invasive species. Fisheries and Aquaculture Specialist, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Bay City ( 1 hr. IPM)
12:00 – Lunch.
1:00 – Mark Tyson -“Feral Hog Management”, damage, pollution, chemical baits and use, laws and regulations, Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Associate. Wildlife & Fisheries. College Station. (.5 hr. General , .5 hr. IPM)
2:00 – Dr. Don Renchie – “Texas Pesticide Laws and Regulations”, Extension Program Specialist, Agricultural and Environmental Safety, College Station. (1 hr. Laws & Regs.)

Five (5) total CEU’s will be offered for TDA pesticide applicator license holders.
• 1 hour in Laws and Regulations.
• 2.5 hours in Integrated Pest Management.
• 1.5 hours in General.

Five (5) CEU’s will be offered for Texas CCA Program.
• Soil & Water Management
• Pest Management
• Crop Management

For enrollment in this event and more information contact the Jackson County AgriLife Extension Office 361-782·3312. Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation on order to participate in this program are encouraged to contact the Extension Office to determine how reasonable accommodations can be made

Sponsors: Capitol Farm Credit, DuPont Crop Protection