Ag Education Conference Set for January 23
Pre-registration Encouraged for Lamesa Meeting
Published Jan. 12, 2012 @ midnight
The Southern Mesa Agricultural Conference is a direct result of producer requested educational programming. The 2012 conference will focus on regulations and policies affecting Texas agriculture as well as information on the latest technology for dry land and irrigated production of cotton, grain sorghum, peanuts, and other crops.
Top quality speakers from across the State and the South Plains area will make presentations concerning current research production trials. Producers will have the opportunity to discuss their experiences with experts, specialist and other growers.
The conference is scheduled for Monday, January 23, at the Forrest Park Community Center, located at 814 South Houston in Lamesa.
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. and the program will start at 8:00 a.m. Registration fee is $35 dollars. The registration fee includes a complimentary gift, technical session, door prize ticket, lunch, refreshments, educational materials, and access to exhibits.
6.5 continuing education units are offered at the program for those holding a pesticide license.
Registration forms and fees, payable to “Dawson Ag Fund, “should be mailed to the Dawson County Extension office at P.O. Box 1268, Lamesa, Texas 79331. Those interested in attending are encouraged to pre-register. Producers who wish to register early may do so by coming to the Garza County Extension Office at 215 West Main Street in Post.