San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show


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October 14th-16th, 2010


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2010 Show Schedule, Education & C.E.U. Credits

Below are the seminars and sessions we held for this year's Farm & Ranch Expo (2010). We expect an exciting show this year with more speakers, vendors, sponsors and visitors. We look forward to seeing you there.


Printable Version of the Show Schedule (PDF Format)





Thursday, October 14th


9:00 am :
Laws & Regulations
Texas Department of Agriculture

10:00 am :
Brush Control 101
Bob Lyons, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

12:00 pm :
Welcome
Jeff Lynch and Lyle Larson

12:15 pm :
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Chief Dave White

1:00 pm :
Benefits of Using Soil Survey
NRCS

2:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

3:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

4:00 pm :
ABC’s of Working with NRCS & FSA

4:30 pm :
Feral Pigs: Forget the War, Just Win the Battles
Dr. Jim Gallagher, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

5:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

5:30 pm :
Wildlife, Cattle and Fever Ticks
Latest News from Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC)

6:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

6:30 pm :
South Texas Commodity Symposium Reception
INVITATION ONLY

Friday, October 15th


8:00 am :
South Texas Commodity Symposium Registration
Hosted by the Texas Grain Sorghum Producers, Texas Corn Producers, Texas Wheat Producers, South Texas Cotton & Grain Producers, Texas Rice Producers Legislative Group, Texas Peanut Producers, and Texas Citrus Growers.
Moderated by Kristine Heinemann.

9:00 am :
The Future of Agriculture Tax Valuation in Texas
Susan Combs, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts

9:45 am :
Agriculture Policy Update
Dr. Joe L. Outlaw, Texas AgriLife Extension Service

10:30 am :
Program Updates
Juan M. Garcia, Texas Farm Service Agency

11:00 am :
Ground Water Issues: A Round Table Discussion
Jack Hunt, Texas Water Development Board
Dr. Robert Gulley, Recovery Implementation Program
San Antonio Water System

12:00 pm :
Texas Commissioner of Agriculture
Todd Staples

1:00 pm :
Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency Financial Assistance
Billy Curb, Business & Cooperative Specialist

Lunch provided by the South Texas Commodity Symposium

1:00 pm :
ATV Safety

2:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

3:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

3:00 pm :
Research Update on Feral Pigs
Tyler Campbell, U.S. Department of Agriculture, APHIS

4:00 pm, 5:00pm & 6:00pm :
Wine Tasting

4:00 pm :
Pulling Calves: Helps and Humor
Dr. Buddy Faries, AgriLife Extension

4:30 pm :
Grape Management for Texas

5:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

5:30 pm :
Wildlife, Cattle and Fever Ticks
Latest News from Texas Animal Health Commission

5:30 pm :
Grape Production 101 for Prospective Vine Growers

6:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

7:30 pm :
Texas Tractor Puller's Extravaganza

Saturday, October 16th


11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm :
ATV Safety

9:00 am :
Texas AgrAbility Project
Dr. Cheryl Grenwelge, Texas AgriLife Extension

10:00 am :
Lease Considerations for Energy and Easements
Dr. Judon Fambrough, Texas AgriLife Extension

12:30 pm :
Ranching on the River: It’s Different Now
U.S. Customs & Border Protection

1:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

2:00 pm :
Contract Labor and Migrant Workers: Management and Responsibilities
Texas Vegetable Association

2:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

3:00 pm :
Open Space Land and Wildlife: Your Appraisal District’s Expectations
Linda McMurry, Texas Parks Wildlife Department

4:00 pm, 5:00 pm & 6:00 pm :
Wine Tasting

4:00 pm :
Demonstrating Low Stress Husbandry for Deer
Texas Deer Association

4:30 pm :
Grape Production 101 for Prospective Vine Growers

4:30 pm :
Wildlife, Cattle and Fever Ticks
Latest News from TAHC

5:00 pm :
Cattle Chutes on Center Stage
A Live Demonstration

5:30 pm :
Control of Feral Pigs: Why We Wage War
Dr. Jim Gallagher, Texas AgriLife Extension

7:30 pm :
Texas Tractor Puller's Extravaganza

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