2008 Cow Country Congress

Cow Country Congress is an annual multi-county event supported by the
Extension Beef & Forage Committees from Walker, Madison, Houston,
Trinity, Leon, Freestone and Anderson Counties. This educational
program rotates within the group of host counties each year. In
addition to the traditional seven county area, beef producers from
outside these counties are invited to attend this educational program.
Participants in attendance will have the opportunity to visit with a
variety of commercial exhibitors several times during the course of the
day between presentations, demonstrations, and tours of the host
property.

The 2008 Cow Country Congress program will meet at the Corlay Farm
& Cattle Co. located outside Huntsville at Dodge, Texas. The program is
scheduled for Friday, September 26, 2008. Corlay Farm & Cattle Co. is a
multifaceted agricultural enterprise owned by Dr. Jody Crawford of
Huntsville, TX. Dr. Crawford’s farm has been known in Walker County
for extremely high quality hay production, and intensive beef herd
management characterized by progressive reproductive practices. Dr.
Crawford’s interest in wildlife management has developed into a
variety of wildlife related enterprises and projects which will be
viewed on the ranch during the program. Corlay Farm & Cattle Co. has
had an ongoing quail management and re-establishment program for many
years and is now diversifying into Whitetail deer operations. Topics
discussed at this Cow Country Congress will include native grass
pastures, forage legumes, fertilizer alternatives, chute-side management
practices, and artificial insemination and embryo transfer options for
smaller cattle operations. This event will showcase truly outstanding
facilities for working both cattle and Whitetail deer.

Program registration will begin at 8:30 AM. The program will
begin with introductions at 9:00 AM. Individuals interested in
attending the 2008 Cow Country Congress should R.S.V.P. prior to
September 22nd to the Leon County Extension Office (903) 536-2531, or
one of the other participating County Extension Offices from any of the
seven sponsoring counties. A registration fee of $15.00 per person
will provide each participant a Steak Lunch with ALL the trimmings! In
addition to the benefits of a catered lunch, on-site commercial vendors,
and touring the ranch operation, each participant with a Texas
Department of Agriculture- Pesticide Applicators License will be
eligible for 2 hours of Continuing Education Credits for renewal of
their license. Additional participant credit of 3.5 hours
will be given for Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) recertification.
Directions and a printable map may be downloaded from the Walker County
Texas AgriLife Extension Service web page at http://walker-tx.tamu.edu.

Provisions from the American Disability Act will be considered
when planning educational programs and activities. Please notify the
County Extension Office if you plan on attending an Extension
Educational program and need specialized services. Notification of at
least two weeks in advance is needed, so that we may have ample time to
acquire resources needed to meet your needs. Extension programs serve
people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex,
religion, disability or national origin. The Texas A&M University
System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners
Courts of Texas Cooperating.






Tommy Neyland, CEA-Ag
Texas Agrilife Extension Service