Plants & Crops
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offers a wide variety of programs, brochures, field days and one-pagers to help Texans with agricultural crop production, whether that is a food crop or specialty crop. Experts can be located across the state to advise on plant needs and best management practices.
Related Departments: Soil and Crop Sciences, Horticultural Sciences, Agricultural Economics, Entomology
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Red River Crops Conference
Planning for success – Crop production information designed for Southwest Oklahoma and the Texas Rolling Plains.
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This online course covers the types of butterflies in Texas and how to attract them. Homeowners or garden enthusiasts will learn to invite new fluttery friends to the neighborhood.
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This publication covers all aspects of strawberry production in Texas. Topics include market and location analysis, considerations before planting, strawberry growth and development, nutrition, fertilization, pests, diseases, harvesting, handling, and food safety on the farm, among others.
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Created by teachers, this multifaceted garden, nutrition, and physical activities curriculum is evidence-based and academically rich.
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Set of five children’s books featured in the Learn, Grow, Eat & Go! curriculum.
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Do you know how to apply IPM principles to your school garden as required by Texas state law? After this course, learners will know how IPM principles apply to school gardens, differentiate between harmful and beneficial insects, and more. District School IPM Coordinators can use this module as part of their education plan.