STAR Laredo College Equipment Giveaway
Conservation Plan
What is a Conservation Plan? A conservation plan is a tool designed to help you better manage the natural resources on your farm. An NRCS conservationist will meet with you to evaluate the soil, water, air, plant, and animal resources on your property and offer several alternatives to address the resource conditions. The alternatives you decide to use are recorded in your conservation plan which includes a schedule for installation. Implementing the conservation plan will help you protect the environment on and off your farm.
STAR Scramble 2019
Introduction
For over two centuries, the rugged terrain and, at times, harsh environment of South Texas has provided the farmer and rancher with a challenging way of life. Modern day farming and ranching techniques provide some limited improvement, but the integration of technology and institutional knowledge is slow to evolve. Capturing empirical data, lessons learned, and combining this knowledge base with the implementation of best practices and current technology is paramount to success in this austere environment.
A solution for the development of a sustainable agricultural model will benefit the area by providing alternatives to the ranchers and local communities. In addition, this South Texas area can be seen as a hotspot whose challenges and potential solutions could have far reaching benefits globally.
Creating an educational research and training environment for South Texas Ranching, Farming, and Land Management is paramount to supporting not only our Texas Heritage but our sustainability. A place where students have access to livestock, crops, labs, and the latest technology, as well as ranching and farming equipment is essential.
South Texas Advancement Resource (STAR), a 501(c)(3), nonprofit was created to take on this challenge. Through educational partnerships with Texas A&M University, Laredo College, USDA, and private investments, the organization’s goal is to provide scholarships, internships, outplacement, tuition assistance, and paid training in an atmosphere that promotes best practices and innovation.
Current STAR Programs
1. Vegetable Production in a Food Desert
3. Vocational Student Assistance at Laredo College
STAR Invitational Golf Tournament
Aug 31st -Sept 1st, 2019
A great time and a worthy cause.
Tournament: Saturday & Sunday
Place: Max Golf Course
Cost: $300.00 per person through August 15th | Late Registration August 16th to day of event -$400.00
* Registration includes 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, 2 rounds of golf and 1 practice round
Prizes: Cash prize for 1st, 2ndand 3rdof each flight | Championship Flight 1st place $5,000
Format: Individual Medal Play
8:30am Shotgun Start
Championship Flight plays from Black Tees
All other flights play from the Blue Tees
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