Monday, August 15, 2011

ROBSTOWN TO HOST COASTAL BEND FARM AND RANCH SHOW

        The 2nd Annual Coastal Bend Farm and Ranch Show will be held October 6-7, 2011 at the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, located at 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd, just east of Hwy 77 in Robstown, Texas.  Admission and parking will be free. 
        Between the farm and ranch equipment and services displays, there will be numerous educational sessions offering CEU’s for Pesticide Applicators, Certified Crop Advisors, and BQA’s.  There will also be a class on Thursday, Oct. 6 for those producers that would like to obtain their Private Applicators License, immediately followed by testing.  Booth space is still available for those wanting to have a commercial exhibit at the show.  For more information visit the web site at; www.coastalbendfarmandranchshow.com  or contact the Nueces County Extension Office at 361-767-5223.
        This show is being sponsored by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Nueces Extension Program Foundation, Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Nueces Soil & Water Conservation District.
        Educational programs of the Texas AgriLife Extension Service are open to all people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or national origin.  Individuals with disabilities, who require an auxiliary aid, service or accommodation in order to participate in any of the mentioned activities, are encouraged to contact the County Extension Office eight days before all programs for assistance.