Events
Oct. 29
Using Grazing to Manage Wildlife Habitat
Most people think cattle and wildlife are incompatible. This is not the case. When managed correctly, native rangelands can produce optimal wildlife habitat and forage production for cattle. When native rangelands are not utilized or are overutilized, both cattle and wildlife suffer. Come find out how you can use cattle, fire and mechanical means to make productive rangelands that will benefit your cattle and wildlife.
Location
Cross Timbers Wildlife Management Area
7761 Stockton Road
Burneyville, OK 73430
Time
9 am - 4 pm
Registration Fee
There is no fee, but lunch will be provided. Lunch is sponsored by Quail Forever.
We ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Nov. 23
How to Build Raised Beds and Container Gardens
Come learn about the many kit and homemade garden bed/container options available and the pros and cons associated with each. You will have the opportunity to learn by participating in the construction of a novel raised garden bed and container garden ideal for use in a backyard setting.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 2
Small-Scale Ag Demo Area
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
9 am - 3 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes lunch. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Dec. 10
Managing Taxes for Agricultural Producers
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.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1 pm - 5 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Dec. 12
How to Get Your Wild Game from Field to Table
Your fellow outdoorsmen, 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.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Pavilion
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
1:30 pm - 6 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes dinner. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Feb. 21
Selecting and Developing Bulls
Evaluating and selecting bulls can be difficult with all the data that comes with them. Once you have selected your replacement bull, it is just as critical that he is developed properly prior to the breeding season and that his nutrition is managed post-breeding season. Join us to learn more about proper bull selection and development.
Location
Noble Research Institute
Oswalt Ranch
18414 Dixon Road
Marietta, OK 73448
Time
9 am - 3:30 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes lunch. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
Feb. 25
Managing Crops in Hoop Houses
Specialty crop growers worldwide continue to adopt high tunnel hoop houses because they provide an element of environmental control not possible with field production. During this course, you will learn how to manage the growing environment unique to hoop houses to produce high yielding, high quality crops.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 5
Kruse Auditorium
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Time
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Mar. 5
Beef Quality Assurance Certification
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. You 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 registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Mar. 10
Hedging to Increase Pecan Production
Managing pecan trees for consistent production and high quality nuts is key to a successful pecan operation. Join Noble Research Institute pecan specialists as they review strategies for hedging pecan trees and discuss management practices to maintain high quality pecans on a more consistent basis.
Location
Montz Pecan Orchard
867 Old T Bone Road
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
Time
1 pm - 4:30 pm
Registration Fee
There is no registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Mar. 26
Managing Weeds and Insects in Your Pastures
Level 1: Essentials General Overview Pasture and hayfield managers face many challenges from factors over which they have no control. They do, however, have some measure of control over weeds and...
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 registration fee for this event, but we ask that you preregister prior to the event.
Apr. 7
Managing Eastern Bluebirds
Come learn about eastern bluebirds, and other cavity-nesting songbirds, and how to build, place and manage their nest boxes. You will build a nest box that you can take home. You should also have the opportunity to view actual bluebird nesting activity in nest boxes.
Location
Noble Research Institute, Entry 2
Protected Ag Demo Area
2510 Sam Noble Parkway
Ardmore, OK 73401
Directions: Turn south into Entrance 2 on the Noble Research Institute campus and travel 0.55 mile south on the initially paved and then gravel driveway to an open-sided barn along the west side of the driveway.
Time
4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Registration Fee
$25 registration fee, includes materials needed to build and take home a bluebird nesting box. Registration fee goes up to $35 for those who register within one week of the event.
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