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Crops & Produce

From strategic agricultural production practices to safe handling of produce coming out of gardens and fields, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides in-depth information and a variety of experts to help food producers get fruits and vegetables and other crops to consumers safely.

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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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Learn how to grow turnip and mustard greens in Texas. This free 2-page Easy Gardening factsheet covers how to plant, care for, and harvest these cool-season vegetables.

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Learn the best way to harvest vegetables from your garden. Our simple guide offers quick tips for picking, handling, and storing your vegetables. Download today and keep your produce fresh!

Programs

We offer numerous free and affordable programs on agriculture and natural resources, family and community health, economic health and youth development. We also offer many volunteer opportunities. Browse the list below.
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The Master Marketer program is a 64-hour intensive marketing education course during which agricultural producers, ag lenders, and others are trained in marketing techniques, marketing plans, technical analysis, futures and options, and many other marketing related skills.

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The Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) conducts analyses of the impacts of government policy proposals and/or implementation procedures on farmers, agribusinesses, taxpayers, and consumers.

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The Stiles Farm Foundation is a 2,716 acre farm located in Thrall, Texas in eastern Williamson County. The farm is managed by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service as a living demonstration of research-based, profitable, and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices for the Texas Blackland Prairie.

Courses

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Prepare to take the Private Pesticide Applicator Exam administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture with this course designed for pesticide applicators in Texas. Private pesticide applicators use or supervise the use of restricted-use or state-limited-use pesticides or herbicides to produce an agricultural commodity.

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This Picolinic Acid Chemistry Stewardship Training covers the application requirements for the use of Invora™️ herbicide for brush and weed management on rangeland sites in Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

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This 8 hour course is designed to satisfy the Apprentice Training Requirements as specified in Rule 7.132 (i) (2) and will cover common structural invertebrate and vertebrate pests of the United States, particularly in the state of Texas.

Tomato 101

This course teaches the basics of growing tomatoes in your garden and allows you to cover the material at your own pace and on your own time schedule so begin when you’re ready.

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    ¡Cultiva Romero en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Duraznos en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Espinacas en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    This digital educational poster showcases 57 muscadine grape cultivars—for free. Learn about each variety with beautiful photos, names, and pronunciations. Download your free copy today!

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    This digital educational poster shows 67 winegrape varieties of Texas—for free. Learn about each variety with beautiful photos, names, and pronunciations. Download your free copy today!

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    This digital educational poster shows 65 winegrape cultivars of Texas—for free. Learn about each variety with beautiful photos, names, and pronunciations. Download your free copy today!

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    Develop a thorough understanding of different wine types, grape juice composition, enology chemical analysis methods, alcoholic fermentation, lab setup, and more with our course. Focusing on theoretical knowledge and virtual demonstrations, you’ll be on your way to being a high-quality winemaker after our course. Enroll today!

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    ¡Cultiva Citricos en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Tomates en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo superar problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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    ¡Cultiva Guisantes en tu jardín con confianza! Nuestra guía gratis con base científica, de la serie El Camino al Plato, te enseña cómo a resolver problemas comunes, elegir las mejores variedades y disfrutar de una gran cosecha. ¡Descárgala ahora! 

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