Beginning Farming
We provide education and resources to assist the beginning farmer or rancher. Our statewide resources include instruction on startup, marketing, loans, funding and beginner resources.
Related Departments: Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Food Science & Technology, Horticultural Sciences, Soil and Crop Sciences
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Agricultural Safety and Health
Agricultural Safety and Health Program addresses farm machinery safety, safe handling of agrochemicals, and topics related to safety in farm, ranch, and rural settings.
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Beginning Farming
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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service – Military Program focuses on providing educational programs and resources to assist veterans, service members and their families as they face the many uncertainties of life.
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The BattleGround to Breaking Ground Project is a 4- phase educational program available to veterans, active-duty military, their families, and other beginning farmers and ranchers.
- Research Institute or Center
The Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture and Development develops, coordinates, and leads international agricultural development programs.
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Texas A&M AgriLife Foundation Seed produces and markets genetically pure seeds of new plant cultivars developed by scientists of Texas A&M AgriLife Research.