COUNTY LIFE
Farmer, rancher seminar slated for Feb. 25
The Tri-County Farmer and Rancher Symposium will take place at the Bowie Community Center on Feb. 25.
This program will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with registration beginning at 8 a.m. This is a five continuing education unit program for those who need hours for their private applicator’s license.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions there is a limit of 80 people in the community center at 413 Pelham. It will be offered virtually via Zoom for those unable to attend.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tricounty-farmer-rancher-symposium-tickets-140852927899?keep_tld=1.
Participants must RSVP by Feb. 19.
Speakers will be Henry Krusekoph, Texas Department of Agriculture; James Jackson, Alligare; Adam Henry, wildlife damage management biologist and Lee Brown Arborist. This program will be broadcast and recorded as well as presented in person by guest speakers.
Masks must be worn at the event along with social distancing and other COVID safety criteria.
For questions or registration call the AgriLife office at 940-894-2831 or email andrea.nobile@ag.tamu.edu.
Due to high lake levels at Lake Amon G. Carter, the Jim Bowie Days Association organizers announced Friday the tournament has been postponed and a new date will be named soon.
Texas AgriLife Extension will host a July workshop on July 26, Preserving the Harvest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the United Presbyterian Church of Montague County, 300 W. Nelson.
This four-part series will teach and review the food preservation processes including water bathing, pickling, dehydrating and pressure canning. This program will have both education and hands-on activities with take-home practice.
Seating is limited so call the extension office to register at 894-4831.
The 2025 Pioneer Court will be led by Joan Cantwell as the pioneer queen, with Duchesses Bill Ann Jones and Sue Swint.
A coronation of the court will be at 2:30 p.m. on June 27 at the Bowie Community Center. The public is invited to attend the crowning followed by a reception hosted by the Amity Club of Bowie.
Meet the ladies of the Pioneer Court in the Thursday Bowie News. Coming next week the young ladies competing for Miss Jim Bowie Days and Little Miss.
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