Events

Here are upcoming events and grant deadlines for farmer veterans in Texas. Be sure to follow our Facebook page for updates on new events not listed here.

FEBRUARY

NCBA CattleCon – February 4-6 in San Antonio.

CattleCon is a place to connect and form new business relationships with fellow producers from all over the country. You'll have the opportunity to meet with industry leaders, subject matter experts, and suppliers who can help you grow your operation.

40th Annual Fort Bend Vegetable Conference – February 6 in Rosenberg.

FVC Texas will be at this great event. Come listen to industry experts, meet vendors, and network with other producers. Stop by the FVC Texas booth to say hi!

FVC Fellowship Fund Applications Due – February 14.

Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to complete the application requirements.

How-To’s of Production Farming: Crop Planning & Management Part 1 – February 15 in Dallas.

Join Council for Healthy Food Systems to learn the fundamentals of production farming and how to effectively plan and manage your crops.

Spring Planting Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Market Garden Success – February 22 in Nixon.

Join Council for Healthy Food Systems for a hands-on workshop on all the essential steps to succeed in your market garden this spring!

Small Producers Initiative – On Farm Soil & Water Management – February 28 in San Elizario (near El Paso)

SPI is heading to West Texas, joined by our collaborator Understanding Ag, to explore management practices that help restore soil, water and ecosystem cycles in agricultural settings. This workshop will be held at a third generation commercial-scale alfalfa farm, where we will highlight innovative new irrigation technology and conservation practices for commercial agriculture.

MARCH

How-To’s of Production Farming: Crop Planning & Management Part 2 – March 1 in Dallas.

Join Council for Healthy Food Systems to learn the fundamentals of production farming and how to effectively plan and manage your crops.

Small Producers Initiative – Cover Crops & Conservation for Small Farms – March 1 in Socorro (near El Paso)

Join SPI as we return to a one-of-a-kind, generational family farm with deep connections to the local community — Bodega Loya. This diversified vegetable farm will host a field day on cover crops with the help of our partner, Understanding Ag.

LATER IN THE YEAR

Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo – April 11-13 in Fort Worth.

The Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo is the largest annual ranching event in Texas and Oklahoma. The event combines an industry-leading Expo, School for Successful Ranching, renowned speakers and great parties into a single action-packed weekend.