The Agriculture Program emphasizes systems approaches that maintain and enhance agricultural profitability through the application of sound crop and animal production practices. The Fort Bend County Extension Service is addressing issues associated with the social and environmental impacts of food safety and quality, surface and ground water contamination, biotechnology and natural resources management. The natural resources and environmental management program addresses educational needs related to the management, use and sustainability of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources. Drawing on a variety of disciplines, these programs typically focus on such topics as soil, water, air, plant and animal life, forests, rangelands and aquatic and other ecosystems.

Upcoming Events

Basic Horsemanship Clinic - December 5, 2009 Fort Bend County Fairgrounds "Rodeo Arena"; 4310 Hwy. 36 South; Rosenberg, Texas.

Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing - December 15, 2009 Fort Bend Extension Office; 1402 Band Road; Rosenberg, Texas.

Submittal Forms for the Soil, Water & Forage Testing Lab

Weather Station  How to Access the Fort Bend County Weather Station: Go to http://cwp.tamu.edu Click on "Enter CWP Mostly Text Version." Click on the pull down menu next to "Begin Search." Scroll down to find, and select Fort Bend County. Click on "Begin Search."