BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hill Country Alliance - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hill Country Alliance X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hill Country Alliance REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTSTAMP:20260513T211000 CREATED:20250811T185600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T185600Z UID:79785-1754006400-1754265599@hillcountryalliance.org SUMMARY:2025 Grazing School DESCRIPTION:A unique 3-day workshop to learn from the top 3 industry leaders\, Holistic Management International\, Understanding Ag and Noble Research Institute\, in Regenerative Grazing! \n  \nJoin us to learn: Forage assessment\, grazing planning\, & stocking calculations Improving profitability through appropriate grass management Fundamentals of herd selection\, genetics & epigenetics Assessing animal performance Business practices to improve economic viability & profit Planning for long-term success & more! \n  \nMornings begin with Open Gates at 3 different local ranches offering real-life demos & insights straight from the source! Afternoon presentations held at Texas State University\, for deeper dives into practical\, research-backed strategies for your operation. URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/2025-grazing-school/ LOCATION:San Marcos\, TX\, 601 University Drive Ag Building 206\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Small Producers Initiative":MAILTO:loren.mullins@txstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250804 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250806 DTSTAMP:20260513T211000 CREATED:20250319T190425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T190425Z UID:76190-1754265600-1754438399@hillcountryalliance.org SUMMARY:San Marcos - Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference DESCRIPTION:The Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference unites Texas farmers\, homesteaders\, local food advocates\, conservationists\, and landowners for two days of high-quality education\, networking\, and an engaging exhibit hall. \nFeaturing six specialized learning tracks—Crops\, Livestock\, Business & Finance\, Start-Up & Homesteader\, The Big Picture\, and Niche & Innovation—the conference explores innovative farming and conservation methods\, business and marketing strategies for small producers\, and vital discussions on food policy and resilient local food systems. \nDon’t miss this incredible opportunity for continued education and meaningful connections within the Texas agricultural community! \nClick here to learn more. URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/san-marcos-southern-family-farmers-and-food-systems-conference/ LOCATION:Texas State University\, 601 University Drive\, San Marcos\, TX\, 78666\, United States CATEGORIES:General Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hillcountryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Conference_Flier-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Small Producers Initiative":MAILTO:loren.mullins@txstate.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250827T153000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250827T163000 DTSTAMP:20260513T211000 CREATED:20250811T185837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250811T185837Z UID:80799-1756308600-1756312200@hillcountryalliance.org SUMMARY:2025 Water Wonks Hour Lecture Series #8: Smarter Writing\, Faster Research: Using AI for Water Work DESCRIPTION:Curious about how artificial intelligence can help you write better\, faster\, and with less stress? Whether you’re drafting a newsletter\, summarizing scientific reports\, or digging into complex water issues\, AI tools like ChatGPT can be your secret weapon. This session will introduce you to practical\, beginner-friendly ways AI can support your communication and research efforts. No tech background required—just bring your curiosity! You’ll walk away with tools\, tips\, and real-world examples to help you work smarter and make a bigger impact in water-related fields. URL:https://hillcountryalliance.org/event/2025-water-wonks-hour-lecture-series-8-smarter-writing-faster-research-using-ai-for-water-work/ LOCATION:zoom ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hillcountryalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Water-Wonks-Hour-2025-Lecture-8-Roxanna-Deane.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250828T173000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250828T183000 DTSTAMP:20260513T211000 CREATED:20250827T162918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T162918Z UID:81554-1756402200-1756405800@hillcountryalliance.org SUMMARY:Educational Event on Tawny Crazy Ants DESCRIPTION:The Curious Life of the Tawny Crazy Ant… and How to End It.\nLearn about the biology\, behavior\, and management of tawny crazy ants. 1 General CEU is offered. \nAugust 28th – 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm\, doors open at 5 pm \nRegistration is required by contacting the Comal County Extension Office.\n830-620-3440 | comal-tx@tamu.edu