Texas Viticulture Extension Team
Texas Cooperative Extension personnel are available to assist grape producers by providing research-based information and recommendations on grape production practices. Commercial grape growing questions can be directed to one of the regional Extension Viticulture Advisors or the Extension Viticulture Specialists. Gardeners and hobbyists should contact their county horticulture agent or agriculture agent. Texas County Extension Offices
Extension Viticulture Advisors
West Texas
Teresa H Burns
Agricultural Research and Extension Center
1102 E. FM 1294
Lubbock, TX 79403
806-746-4328
thburns@ag.tamu.edu |
North Texas
Fran Pontasch
Agricultural Research and Extension Center
1229 Hwy 281 N
Stephenville, TX 76401
254-968-4144 Ext. 246
fmpontasch@ag.tamu.edu |
Hill Country
Penny Adams
Texas Cooperative Extension
Gillespie County Office
95 Frederick Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
830-997-7047
psadams@ag.tamu.edu |
Gulf Coast
Fritz Westover
Texas Cooperative Extension
Harris County Office
3033 Bear Creek Drive
Houston, TX 77084
281-855-5608
fawestover@ag.tamu.edu |
Extension Viticulture Specialist
Ed Hellman
Professor of Viticulture and Extension Specialist
Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University
Agricultural Research and Extension Center
1102 E. FM 1294
Lubbock, TX 79403
E-Mail: e-hellman@tamu.edu
Phone: 806-746-4038
Fax: 806-746-6528
Extension Fruit Specialist - Texas Hill Country
Jim Kamas
Assistant Professor & Extension Specialist - Fruits
Gillespie County Extension Office
95 Frederick Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
E-Mail: j-kamas@tamu.edu
Phone: 830-997-3452
Fax: 830-997-6378
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