Free Cattle Program
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Dr. Buddy Faries, D.V.M.
GUEST SPEAKER: Dr. Buddy Faries, D.V.M., State Extension Veterinarian Specialist
1) Proper Usage of Killed and Live Vaccines in Waller County Cow-Calf Herds
2) Biosecurity Measures Against Foreign and Emerging Animal Diseases in Cow-Calf Herds
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009
6 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.At Coyote Moon Restaurant off FM 1488 in Hempstead, TX
(behind VF Factory Outlet Mall)
Dinner Available for Private Purchase
Program is FREE!
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Hurricane Communications Workshop for Special Needs Populations - Waller County
Workshop Title: “Together Against the Weather"
Target Audience: Representatives of Waller County Service and Social Organizations
Who serve special needs populations in Waller County.
Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Time: 1:30-4 p.m.
Location: First United Methodist Church of Brookshire
802 Otto, Brookshire, TX 77423
Purpose: Designed to improve hurricane preparation communications for:
persons with special needs and their support systems
Sponsor: The Houston-Galveston Area Council
Cost: Free admission and materials
Registration: By Friday, March 27, 2009
Email registration may be sent to kim@thepadgettgroup.com with
your name
the name of your organization
address, phone, e-mail address
type(s) of persons with special needs that your
organization serves
Note: Local emergency management official will attend
Referrals for this training to additional organizations that work with special needs communities, and would qualify for this training are appreciated to kim@thepadgettgroup.com or 713-590-3770.
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2009 Animal Science Tour
Sponsored By
Beef & Forage Committee
Of
Greater Waller County
Participants: LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS
When : May 1, 2009 beginning at 9:30 a.m.
Where: TAMU Beef Center & Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center
Time: 9:30 a.m., College Station, Texas
Fee: PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED at (979) 826-7651
CEUs Offered: 3 Offered = 1 -IPM and 2 General
Transportation: Carpool
Itinerary: 7:45 a.m. - Depart from VF Factory Outlet on Bus. 290 in Hempstead
9:30 a.m. - Arrive at TAMU Beef Center
Topics To Be Discussed
•A Beef Industry Update from Extension specialists
•Forage, Feed, and/or Beef Research Today
•Bull Selection (live demonstration)
CATERED LUNCH
1:00 p.m. - Depart for Rosenthal Meat Science & Technology Center
1:30 p.m. - Tour of facility
•Understanding Quality & Yield Grades
(Classroom carcass examples)
•NCBA Quality Audit Review (if time permits)
2:30 p.m. - Herbicides Update for cattlemen and hay producers
- Dr. Paul Baumann
3:30 p.m. - Conclusion
Information Contact: Cody Dennison, Extension Agent-AG/NR, Waller County
Individuals with disabilities who require auxiliary aide service or accommodations in order to participate in Extension programs are encouraged to contact our office to discuss specific needs 5 days prior to program dates.
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First United Methodist Church
Brookshire, Texas
SpringFest '09
Horseshoes - Moonwalk - The Earl Sanders, Jr. Band (11 until 2)
Saturday, April 25, 2009
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Country Store - Pastry Shop - Silent Auction
Children's Activities - Covered Wagon Rides - Live Music
Evening Auction
BBQ Take Out Meals 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Live Auction 6 p.m.
Evening Meal 5 to 7 p.m.
Pre-sale Briskets - Cindy Stasny 979-826-6739
or Linda German 979-826-9888
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