Educational programming will be provided at the Amarillo Farm and Ranch Show Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Amarillo Farm Show CEU Workshop

AgriLife Extension’s primary programming will be during the Panhandle Farm and Ranch Management Symposium from 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 30 in the Grand Plaza at the Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St., Amarillo, said Megan Eikner, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent for Potter County.

Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the fee is $60. Lunch will be provided with registration. RSVP’s are requested to [email protected] for planning purposes.

There will be five Texas Department of Agriculture continuing education units offered for pesticide applicators – one laws and regulations, one integrated pest management and three general.

The program will feature the following topics and speakers:

Pasture Management

AgriLife Extension will also present an afternoon of training on pasture management on Dec. 1, also in the Grand Plaza.

The free program will begin at 1:30 p.m. and adjourn by 3 p.m.

Topics and speakers include:

Healthy Living

AgriLife Extension District 1 family and community health agents will provide a variety of health-related information at their booth just outside of the Grand Plaza in the north foyer on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.

They will provide different healthy food samples and recipes at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. both days. The recipes will include Spicy Pimento Cheese, One-pan Tex Beef and Rice, Berry Compote Parfait and Street Tacos with Corn Salsa.

They also will share information on helping farmers, ranchers and their families manage stress and maintain a balanced lifestyle.

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