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Texas Forest Country Partnership Inc

The Texas Forest Country Partnership fosters economic growth and community development in Deep East Texas by connecting leaders, promoting collaboration, and addressing regional challenges through innovative initiatives and events.

The Texas Forest Country Partnership Board Meeting will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, beginning at 10:00 a.m.We are grateful to Trinity River Authority for hosting our meeting and generously sponsoring lunch.Meeting Schedule<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">10:00 &ndash; 11:30 a.m. &ndash; Board Meeting</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">11:30 a.m. &ndash; Lunch (provided by Trinity River Authority)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Following Lunch &ndash; Guided tour of the Trinity River Authority facility</li></ul>Please note that this meeting will be held in person only. To allow everyone to fully participate in the meeting and facility tour, Zoom will not be available for this meeting.We encourage everyone to attend in person and take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about the important work of Trinity River Authority and the services they provide throughout our region.We look forward to seeing you on August 13. Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can provide an accurate lunch count.

Texas Forest Country Partnership Board Meeting & Luncheon

Join Pineywoods Resource Conservation &amp; Development, Inc. for a FREE Ag Resources Workshop focused on connecting farmers, ranchers, landowners, small businesses, and rural communities with valuable agricultural and rural development resources. This informative workshop will feature presentations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and community development partners covering financial assistance programs, conservation services, farm loan opportunities, rural housing programs, water and wastewater infrastructure funding, and other technical assistance resources. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with program representatives during dedicated Q&amp;A sessions and learn how to access funding and support available for agricultural operations and rural development projects .A complimentary sponsored lunch will be provided to all attendees at no cost. Registration is free, but seating may be limited.&nbsp;

FREE Ag Resources Workshop July 31st in Henderson, Texas

This interactive panel will bring together regional leaders to discuss strengthening rural economies, building workforce pathways through higher education partnerships, leveraging funding, aligning credentials with workforce needs, and key updates from the 89th Texas Legislative Session.Come engage with panelists from Angelina College, Stephen F. Austin State University, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, the Texas Association of Workforce Boards, Raise Your Hand Texas, and the Texas Forest Country Partnership. Be part of the conversation shaping the future of learning and earning in Deep East Texas!

Bridging Learning & Earning "A Regional Education & Workforce Tour" Crockett Texas

Join us for a free, one-day workshop designed to connect farmers, ranchers, landowners, and community members in Deep East Texas with valuable agricultural resources, financial assistance programs, and expert guidance from state and federal agencies.<h3 data-end="672" data-start="655" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Why Attend?</h3>✅ Learn about USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture programs&nbsp; ✅ Explore financial and technical assistance opportunities ✅ Network with experts and fellow producers ✅ Enjoy a complimentary lunch (sponsored by TBD)<hr data-start="898" data-end="901" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="926" data-start="903" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">📋 Workshop Agenda</h2>10:00 AM &ndash; Welcome10:15 AM &ndash; USDA NRCS Financial &amp; Technical Assistance Programs&nbsp;Kelsey Cavener-Sumner District Conservationist Zone 4 | Texas10:45 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Financial Assistance Programs Joseph Jopes, Farm Loan Manager, FSA Q&amp;A11:15 AM &ndash; Break11:30 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Agriculture Programs Raymond Veles, Program Analyst/Outreach Coordinator, FSA Q&amp;A12:00 PM &ndash; Complimentary Lunch&nbsp;12:30 PM &ndash; USDA Rural Development Financial Assistance Programs Monica Pierre, Community Program Specialist, USDA Rural Development &ndash; Area 4 Q&amp;A1:00 PM &ndash; Communities Unlimited: Water/Wastewater Lending &amp; Consulting Chris Ranniger, Senior Economic Development Loan Officer Jessica Hester, Community Infrastructure Management Advisor Q&amp;A1:30 PM &ndash; Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance Programs Manuel Martinez, East Texas Field Representative, TDA Q&amp;A2:00 PM &ndash; Attendee Survey2:15 PM &ndash; Adjourn<hr data-start="2039" data-end="2042" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2067" data-start="2044" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">✍️ Register Today!</h2>This workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Secure your spot today to gain valuable insights and resources to support your agricultural and community projects.

FREE Ag Resources Workshop April 15, 2026-Palestine, Texas

Bridging Learning & Earning "A Regional Education & Workforce Tour"

Join us for a free, one-day workshop designed to connect farmers, ranchers, landowners, and community members in Deep East Texas with valuable agricultural resources, financial assistance programs, and expert guidance from state and federal agencies.<h3 data-end="672" data-start="655" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Why Attend?</h3>✅ Learn about USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture programs&nbsp; ✅ Explore financial and technical assistance opportunities ✅ Network with experts and fellow producers ✅ Enjoy a complimentary lunch (sponsored by TBD)<hr data-start="898" data-end="901" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="926" data-start="903" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">📋 Workshop Agenda</h2>10:00 AM &ndash; Welcome10:15 AM &ndash; USDA NRCS Financial &amp; Technical Assistance Programs Willie Holman, Soil Conservationist/Outreach Coordinator Q&amp;A10:45 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Financial Assistance Programs Joseph Jopes, Farm Loan Manager, FSA Q&amp;A11:15 AM &ndash; Break11:30 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Agriculture Programs Raymond Veles, Program Analyst/Outreach Coordinator, FSA Q&amp;A12:00 PM &ndash; Complimentary Lunch&nbsp;12:30 PM &ndash; USDA Rural Development Financial Assistance Programs Monica Pierre, Community Program Specialist, USDA Rural Development &ndash; Area 4 Q&amp;A1:00 PM &ndash; Communities Unlimited: Water/Wastewater Lending &amp; Consulting Chris Ranniger, Senior Economic Development Loan Officer Jessica Hester, Community Infrastructure Management Advisor Q&amp;A1:30 PM &ndash; Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance Programs Manuel Martinez, East Texas Field Representative, TDA Q&amp;A2:00 PM &ndash; Attendee Survey2:15 PM &ndash; Adjourn<hr data-start="2039" data-end="2042" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2067" data-start="2044" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">✍️ Register Today!</h2>This workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Secure your spot today to gain valuable insights and resources to support your agricultural and community projects.

FREE Ag Resources Workshop March 25, 2026

Join us for a free, one-day workshop designed to connect farmers, ranchers, landowners, and community members in Deep East Texas with valuable agricultural resources, financial assistance programs, and expert guidance from state and federal agencies.<h3 data-end="672" data-start="655" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Why Attend?</h3>✅ Learn about USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture programs ✅ Explore financial and technical assistance opportunities ✅ Network with experts and fellow producers ✅ Enjoy a complimentary lunch (sponsored by TBD)<hr data-start="898" data-end="901" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="926" data-start="903" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">📋 Workshop Agenda</h2>10:00 AM &ndash; Welcome Honorable Judge Jeff Boyd, San Augustine County Judge10:15 AM &ndash; USDA NRCS Financial &amp; Technical Assistance Programs Willie Holman, Soil Conservationist/Outreach Coordinator Q&amp;A10:45 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Financial Assistance Programs Joseph Jopes, Farm Loan Manager, FSA Q&amp;A11:15 AM &ndash; Break11:30 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Agriculture Programs Raymond Veles, Program Analyst/Outreach Coordinator, FSA Q&amp;A12:00 PM &ndash; Complimentary Lunch&nbsp;12:30 PM &ndash; USDA Rural Development Financial Assistance Programs Monica Pierre, Community Program Specialist, USDA Rural Development &ndash; Area 4 Q&amp;A1:00 PM &ndash; Communities Unlimited: Water/Wastewater Lending &amp; Consulting Chris Ranniger, Senior Economic Development Loan Officer Jessica Hester, Community Infrastructure Management Advisor Q&amp;A1:30 PM &ndash; Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance Programs Manuel Martinez, East Texas Field Representative, TDA Q&amp;A2:00 PM &ndash; Attendee Survey2:15 PM &ndash; Adjourn<hr data-start="2039" data-end="2042" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2067" data-start="2044" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">✍️ Register Today!</h2>This workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Secure your spot today to gain valuable insights and resources to support your agricultural and community projects.

FREE Ag Resources Workshop San Augustine & Shelby County

Join us for a free, one-day workshop designed to connect farmers, ranchers, landowners, and community members in Deep East Texas with valuable agricultural resources, financial assistance programs, and expert guidance from state and federal agencies.<h3 data-end="672" data-start="655" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">Why Attend?</h3>✅ Learn about USDA and Texas Department of Agriculture programs ✅ Explore financial and technical assistance opportunities ✅ Network with experts and fellow producers ✅ Enjoy a complimentary lunch (sponsored by TBD)<hr data-start="898" data-end="901" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="926" data-start="903" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">📋 Workshop Agenda</h2>10:00 AM &ndash; Welcome Honorable Judge Jeff Boyd, San Augustine County Judge10:15 AM &ndash; USDA NRCS Financial &amp; Technical Assistance Programs Willie Holman, Soil Conservationist/Outreach Coordinator Q&amp;A10:45 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Financial Assistance Programs Joseph Jopes, Farm Loan Manager, FSA Q&amp;A11:15 AM &ndash; Break11:30 AM &ndash; USDA Farm Service Agency Agriculture Programs Raymond Veles, Program Analyst/Outreach Coordinator, FSA Q&amp;A12:00 PM &ndash; Complimentary Lunch (Sponsored by TBD)12:30 PM &ndash; USDA Rural Development Financial Assistance Programs Monica Pierre, Community Program Specialist, USDA Rural Development &ndash; Area 4 Q&amp;A1:00 PM &ndash; Communities Unlimited: Water/Wastewater Lending &amp; Consulting Chris Ranniger, Senior Economic Development Loan Officer Jessica Hester, Community Infrastructure Management Advisor Q&amp;A1:30 PM &ndash; Texas Department of Agriculture Financial Assistance Programs Manuel Martinez, East Texas Field Representative, TDA Q&amp;A2:00 PM &ndash; Attendee Survey2:15 PM &ndash; Adjourn<hr data-start="2039" data-end="2042" fr-original-style="" style="clear: both; user-select: none; break-after: page; width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><h2 data-end="2067" data-start="2044" fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;">✍️ Register Today!</h2>This workshop is FREE, but space is limited. Secure your spot today to gain valuable insights and resources to support your agricultural and community projects.

FREE Ag Resources Workshop

Join us for a Free Agricultural Resources Workshop in Sabine County, designed to connect local farmers, ranchers, and landowners with valuable support programs and services. This informative event will feature presentations from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

FREE Ag Resources Workshop-Sabine County

Join us for an informative and hands-on Agriculture Resources Workshop designed to connect farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals with vital state resources and expert guidance.&nbsp;

Agriculture Resources Workshop

Join the Texas Forest Country Partnership for our 21st Annual Economic Development Summit on December 3, 2026, at The Fredonia Hotel &amp; Convention Center in Nacogdoches, Texas.Innovation in the Pines will bring together business and community leaders, elected officials, economic development professionals, educators, workforce partners, and regional stakeholders for meaningful conversations about the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of Deep East Texas.Featured Keynote SpeakersBreakfast Keynote: The Shine Company Start the day with insights from The Shine Company, setting the stage for a day focused on innovation, collaboration, and the future of our region.Lunch Keynote: Dr. Ray Perryman We are pleased to welcome renowned economist Dr. Ray Perryman as our featured lunch keynote speaker. Dr. Perryman will share his insights on Artificial Intelligence (AI), data centers, and tourism, exploring how these emerging opportunities can impact economic growth and shape the future of Deep East Texas.Summit TopicsThis year&rsquo;s Summit will explore key issues impacting our region, including economic development, workforce and education, tourism, groundwater, surface water, rural development, artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, and legislative priorities.Attendees will hear from regional and state leaders, industry experts, and thought leaders while gaining valuable insight into the trends and opportunities that will influence our region for years to come.The Summit is designed to connect leaders, spark ideas, strengthen partnerships, and inspire action across the 12-county Texas Forest Country region.Come be part of the conversation and help shape the future of Deep East Texas.

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