Texas Olive Ranch will host a Visitors Day at their ranch in Carrizo Springs (four miles north of Asherton) on September 14 and 15, to observe the harvest and pressing of their 2010 oil, which is an unblended, unfiltered, unrefined, extra virgin, 100 percent Texas varietal. Sampling of the new oil will be available throughout the day.
Go to texasoliveranch.com for more information. The USDA is also hosting an Olive Agriculture Seminar on the ranch on Tuesday, September 14, with sessions on olive production, processing, olive varieties and micro-irrigation techniques. Call 830-279-0164 to reserve a spot. Lodging is limited, so reserve ahead.
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