Join us for our 15th Annual Expo!!
When: Saturday, March 30 8am-4pm
Where: Bonham Civic Center (former Armory)
What: Vendor Booths, Food Truck, Silent Auction, Door Prizes and Educational Speakers
Dr. Joseph Masabni, Small-Acreage Vegetable Specialist
9:00 a.m. “Do’s and Don’ts in a Raised Bed Vegetable Garden”
This program is based on his successes and mistakes growing vegetables in a raised bed.
1:00 p.m. “Everything You Wanted to Know about Tomatoes”
Will cover the history, production practices, pest management and grafting of tomatoes. Dr. Masabni is the author of the book Easy Gardening in Texas. He will be available throughout the day at the Master Gardener booth to answer questions. His book will be available for purchase, and he will have copies of extension publications related to vegetables available.
For more information about Dr. Masabni go to https://overton.tamu.edu/faculty-staff/dr-joe-masabni/
Steve Upson, Senior Agricultural Consultant with the Noble Research Institute in Ardmore, Oklahoma.
11:00 a.m. “Sustainable Practices for Home Fruit and Vegetable Production.”
This program will help homeowners design a people friendly/space efficient garden that promotes soil health, integrates pest management practices, encourages pollinators and beneficial insects and conserves resources. Attendees will learn how to manage climate risks, utilize technology, recycle/repurpose materials, and choose recommended (efficient) varieties of fruits and vegetables. At the end of the presentation Steve’s intention is that participants will appreciate that sustainability encompasses more than environmental awareness. To be fully sustainable a garden must also be sustainable socially and economically.
For more information about Steve go to https://www.noble.org/staff/steve-upson/
Bethany Arie, County Extension Agent for Family and Community Health in Fannin County.
2:00 p.m. “Path to the Plate”
An unbiased examination of agriculture, the food we eat, and the connection to our health developed by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to educate consumers so they can make informed decisions when it comes to agriculture and their health.
To view our flyer and share with others, click 2019 Expo Flyer.