Want to grow fruit trees in your backyard or to start a small farm?

You may better reach your goals by attending an Oct. 15-16 Texas New Fruit Growers Conference in Rosenberg. Hosted by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, the conference will offer expert training for new and prospective fruit growers at the Rosenberg Civic Center, 3825 Texas 36.

The conference will include a four-hour "Intro to Fruit Growing" class with handouts and a "Tree-to-Plate" networking session for shared experiences and ideas.Topics will include how to plant fruit trees, irrigation needs and how to keep trees healthy and growing.

Conference participants will visit Blessington Farms on Oct. 16. The farm grows blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Attendees also will visit a hydroponics farm. Registration is $130 per person. Register by visiting tx.ag/2026fruitconference.

A $250 sponsorship includes a table, meals and recognition. For more information, contact Monte Nesbitt at monte.nesbitt@ag.tamu.edu or Joseph (Jody) Taylor at jody.taylor@ag.tamu.edu.

Nesbitt is an assistant professor and Extension Specialist at Texas A&M University. He specializes in pecan, citrus and general fruit production.

Taylor is Fort Bend County Extension Agent-Horticultural. The Rosenberg resident has a background in small farm management and horticulture.