Events
Jan. 5
Prescribed Fire Training Session
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Redlands Community College, Oklahoma State University, USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub, Oklahoma Prescribed Fire Council and others to host "Fire suppression through prescribed fire" training school event that will focus on the use of prescribed fire to reduce wildfire danger.
Location
Cheyenne and Arapaho Community Center
Concho, OK
7 miles north of El Reno on Highway 81
Time
8:30 am - 4 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Jan. 15
Using Prescribed Fire to Benefit Wildlife and Livestock
Prescribed fire is a natural process in the Southern Great Plains, where the landscape evolved under fire and grazing. Fire can improve wildlife habitat, reduce woody plants, remove thatch, and improve forage quality and quantity for livestock.
Location
Noble Research Institute Coffey Ranch
16877 State Highway 32
Marietta, OK 73448
Time
8:30 am - 3 pm
Registration Fee
$25, includes lunch
Jan. 17
Managing Your Pecan Orchard
This workshop builds off the Pecan 101 workshop and focuses on more advanced management techniques to assist landowners in pecan production. Topics include in-depth discussion on pest control, irrigation, nutrient management, proper pruning and training of pecans, and pecan handling and processing.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
9 am - 4 pm
Registration Fee
$25, includes lunch
Jan. 29
So You Want to Grow Fruit in Your Backyard?
Producing fruit in your backyard presents special challenges, including limited space and lack of resources available to commercial growers. This course is designed to help you maximize resources available to you in order to grow small and tree fruits in your backyard.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Jan. 31
So You Want to Grow Vegetables in Your Backyard?
Each year, home gardeners use new methods to increase yields and minimize risks associated with growing vegetables in Oklahoma. This course is designed to introduce you to the many tools and techniques you can use to successfully grow vegetables in your backyard.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Feb. 12
Pruning Pecan Trees for Improved Production
Proper pruning and maintenance will ensure ease of operation and longevity of tree life. This field day will provide a demonstration of the different techniques used in pruning pecan trees. You will learn how to properly prune both young and producing pecan trees through in-field demonstration.
Location
Basil Savage's Orchard
21955 Savage Road
Madill, OK 73446
(Directions from Interstate 35: Exit onto Highway 70 East for 15.8 miles, turn right (south) onto Bethel Road for 2.3 miles, turn right (west) onto Savage Road for 1.4 miles. Meet at the store.)
Time
1 pm - 4 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Feb. 22
Developing Your Replacement Heifers
Proper heifer development is critical to improving longevity in your herd. Selecting for maternal traits is important for improving efficiency in your cow herd and complementing your production goals. This class will provide selection traits and strategies that are critical for developing heifers that match your production goals and environment.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Oswalt Ranch
18414 Dixon Road
Marietta, OK 73448
Time
9 am - 3 pm
Registration Fee
$25, includes lunch
Mar. 5
Managing Soil Nutrients for Pastures and Hayfields
Join the Noble Research Institute’s soil and crop consultants as they discuss concepts in pasture and hayfield fertilization. Efficient and economical fertilization to increase yields while minimizing environmental risks is imperative to any operation using fertilization. This seminar will cover the essential information you need to implement an effective nutrient management program.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 4 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Mar. 12
Preparing Soils for Specialty Crop Planting
Come see the latest techniques used to improve soil and prepare for planting fruit and vegetable crops. You will have the opportunity to see the various tools and techniques involved in soil improvement, tillage and preparation for planting specialty crops.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Small-Scale Agriculture Demonstration Area
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 4 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Mar. 14
Training and Certification for Beef Quality Assurance
Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) raises consumer confidence through proper management education and guidelines for the beef industry. This workshop will give insight into BQA standards for animal care, record-keeping, nutrition and carcass quality. Participants can become BQA certified with successful completion.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1:30 pm - 5 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
Mar. 26
Planting Vegetable and Fruit Crops
There are various methods used around the world for establishing vegetable and fruit crops. This event will showcase some common and not-so-common tools and techniques used to plant specialty crops.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 2
Small-Scale Agriculture Demonstration Area
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 4 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee for this event.
