A series of five workshops designed for new landowners in North Texas will start April 22 in McKinney and run through Aug. 27.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s annual Landowner 101 series will cover all the basics of managing land to getting started in agriculture.
The cost is $30 per workshop, and registration is online at https://tx.ag/Landowner101. Each workshop focuses on different topics, and attendees may register to participate in person, online or via recorded video to watch after the session.
In-person attendees will meet at Myers Park and Event Center at 7117 County Road 166. Classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m., with lunch provided for in-person participants at noon.
The series is hosted by the AgriLife Extension offices in Collin, Denton, Hunt and Rockwall counties.
Opportunities for new landowners
Chase Brooke, AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agent, Collin County, said the workshops provide opportunities for landowners to engage with experts and learn the basics of property management. This will include property taxes, available resources to starting an agricultural business, and the best management practices for a sustainable agriculture operation.
“This series really helps new landowners set up their property for success,” he said. “Participants in previous workshops have found the series useful in planning their land-use goals and implementing solid agricultural practices for new operations.”
Series dates and topics
Each workshop in the series will focus on key information related to various subjects.
April 22 — Property Taxes and Local Resources
- Property Taxes.
- Agriculture and Wildlife Valuation.
- Useful Agencies to Know and Utilize.
May 20 — Planning Your Ag Business
- Marketing and Assessing Resources.
- Insurance and Financing Options.
- Accounting/Business Management.
June 17 — Introduction to Managing Your Land
- Fencing.
- Farm Equipment and Maintenance.
- Pond Management.
- Road Safety and Hauling Equipment.
July 15 — Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
- Pasture Management, Stocking Rates and Biodiversity.
- Crop Selection for Small Acreage.
- Soil Health and Cover Crops.
- Prescribed Fire.
Aug. 27 — Principles of Livestock Management
- Low-stress Livestock Handling.
- Nutrition and Supplementation.
- Herd/Flock Health.
For more information, contact Brooke at [email protected] or call 972-548-4232.
