Extension services hosting pond management field day

Posted 4/26/17

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Wood, Rains, and Van Zandt counties will have a Pond Management Field Day on Friday, May 5, at Greene’s Lake outside of Emory.

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Extension services hosting pond management field day

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The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Wood, Rains, and Van Zandt counties will have a Pond Management Field Day on Friday, May 5, at Greene’s Lake outside of Emory.

Topics on the program are Water Quality Management, Pond Water Management, Weed I.D. and Control Methods, and Fish Stocking Rates and Management. Dr. Billy Higginbotham (Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Wildlife & Fishery Science Specialist) is the speaker for the program.

Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. Cost of the program is $10. Two continuing education units will be given towards the Private Applicator License. Bring pond weeds to the program for a proper I.D. and management recommendations. Also bring sunscreen and a lawn chair.

Stop by your local county extension agent’s office to pick up a map to the location.