David Redhage offers this book review of The Sunflower Family, a new ID guide from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT).
Events/Training
Dec
9
Mon
Dec 9 – Dec 12 all-day
The 2019 Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference sets the standard for innovation and learning. Farmers and consultants from every facet of eco-farming come together to share their experience and expertise. Attend the non-stop event, learn the latest in cutting-edge technology and methods, and return home ready to make your farming operation the best it can be.
Eco-Ag U Advanced Learning Workshops
Eco-Ag U Workshops are optional, intensive, day-long-courses taught by eco-farming’s top consultants, practitioners, and thinkers. Eco-Ag U workshops qualify for Continuing Education Units (CEU)
View this year’s line-up of Eco-Ag U workshops.
For more information or to register for the 2019 Acres U.S.A. Eco-Ag Conference, visit the conference website or contact the Acres U.S.A. office by email or phone (1-800-355-5313).
Dec
10
Tue
Dec 10 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
The Internal Revenue Service continues to interpret and publish guidance and regulations pertaining to the tax legislation passed by Congress in December 2017. Some changes will become effective for the 2019 tax year. Join us to learn more details. Tax professionals will be available to answer questions.
For more information or to register, visit the event website or contact the Noble Research Institute at 580-223-5810.
Registration closes five business days before the event.
Dec
12
Thu
Dec 12 @ 1:30 pm – 6:00 pm
Noble Research Institute consultants will demonstrate proper post-harvest animal and meat handling for popular species of large and small game. The workshop will conclude with a presentation of favorite recipes in a wild-beast feast. Come prepared to taste what nature provides and share your own stories and recipes with fellow hunters.
For more information or to register, visit the event website or contact the Noble Research Institute at 580-223-5810.
Registration closes five business days before the event.
Dec
28
Sat
Dec 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Expand your knowledge of Oklahoma plants and find inspiration for your own garden with these educational walking tours. Each month will feature different plants from Myriad Botanical Gardens’ outdoor collection that make great choices for our region – from spring color to drought-tolerant choices and more. Self-guided plant tour handouts are available in the north lobby.
- Last Saturday of the month, 10-11am
- FREE
- Meet in the north lobby and walk the garden grounds
- Walkups welcome
- Geared towards adults; children and leashed dogs always welcome
For more information, visit the event webpage, or contact Tracey Strader by email or phone (405-606-2936).
Jan
10
Fri
Jan 10 – Jan 11 all-day
The 2020 Horticulture Industries Show will be held January 10-11 at the Conference Center at Tulsa Tech’s Owasso Campus.
The 2020 theme is “Protected Agriculture – Adapting to Challenging Environments.”
Registration will be available online November 1.
The HIS has consistently provided growers and the public with the latest information on vegetables, fruit, Christmas trees, farmers market crops and public gardening issues. The public and growers from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and surrounding states are welcome to attend.
For more information or to register, visit the Horticulture Industries Show website.
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