Forestry for Homesteads, May 8, 2010 Jacksonville

Hello Homesteader, May 3, 2010

Have you been busy on your homestead? Spring has definitely sprung and
our gardens, although behind will likely shift into overdrive as the
weather goes back to normal. I hope in your spare time you have been
busy working and re-working your homestead plan as at the class
scheduled for June 5th; I will be asking for “homework” assignments.
If you have lost, misplaced, or need further assistance in getting your
homestead plan together please let me know. I will be glad to work with
you to get this milestone accomplished.

The next class is the Forestry Workshop that will be provided by Jason
Ellis, director of the Texas Forestry Service at his location in
Jacksonville on Loop 456. Please call the office and let me know if you
are going to be able to attend - as I do not want to leave anyone out.
In addition, please mark your calendars for the next Homesteader classes
and learning opportunities:

● May 8 Small Forestry Workshop - Texas Forestry Service-
Jacksonville
● May 15 Small Farm Solutions - Entertainment Farms - Goats,
Gardens, & Poultry Douglass - Tour
● May 22 Prairie View A&M Goat and Small Farm Field Day - Prairie
View,TX (OPTIONAL)
● June 5 Review and Paperwork, Extension Office, Rusk
● June 8 AgriLife Extension Fair - Extension Office, Rusk 1-6pm

As always, please bring something to take notes on and with and you are
welcome to bring camera’s to take pictures and “steal” helpful
hits for your homestead. In addition, I will like to start a PLANT
SWAP. For all those who have a special cutting or seeds that you would
like to share with the group, bring one to get one. Also if you have
recipes utilizing homegrown ingredients, like goat cheese, best dip or
great stir-fry bring those for a recipe swap as well. If you require
special services, please let me know prior to the meeting and I will
make the necessary accommodations. If you need more information or will
not be able to attend as previously scheduled, contact Rene’ McCracken
at 903-683-5416 or lrmccracken@ag.tamu.edu. I have also set up a
blogsite http://myowngroceries.blogspot.com where you can find all the
handouts, presentations, resources, and news about the class.
Educational programs of Cooperative Extension Program are open to all
people without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, age, or
national origin.