Brazoria County’s Agricultural and Natural Resources Extension Agent provides consultation and educational programs in the areas of livestock, crops, weed/brush management, grazing & forage production, and hurricane preparedness.  The agent also provides certification training  for the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Private Pesticide Applicator License.  A number of re-certification opportunities (CEU credits) are also made available through the Brazoria County Extension Office for TDA license holders.  The Urban Rancher Landowner Education Series is made available to new landowners throughout the year. Feral Hogs are a major concern in Brazoria County for our Farmers and Ranchers. The Extension Agent also works with Texas A&M AgriLife Research to do grain sorghum trials in Brazoria County.

For more information contact Jessica Chase by email or call her at (979)864-1558 ext. 110.

Pest Information:

• The Fall Armyworm – Pest of Pasture, Hayfields and Small Grains – 2008
• Fire Ants

Grazing and Rangeland Information:

• Grazing Lease for Pastures Contract Form
• Leasing Texas Rangelands
• Useful Websites for Pasture/Rangeland

Calculation Charts:

• Beef Cattle Herd Health Management Calendar

Related Website Links:

• Texas AgriLife Extension Publications
• Texas Animal Health Commission