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About Jennifer Whitlock

Field Editor I love the smell of rain hitting hot red dirt, a sunset view from the porch and the melt-in-your-mouth taste of a piece of moist brisket. I love everything about Texas, plain and simple.

We’re all family in agriculture

By Jennifer Dorsett Have you ever taken one of those genealogy DNA tests and found you had a second cousin living just down the street? Or, maybe, like me, you’ve lived someplace far away from all your relatives, and someone else took you in and “adopted” you. Now you consider them family. Texas agriculture is [...]

December 11, 2018|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments

Consumers deserve fair dairy labels

By Jennifer Dorsett I recently picked up some coconut-flavored yogurt, only to get home and realize it was a container of fermented coconut juice. I was confused. Non-dairy “yogurt.” Almond milk. Coconut milk. Soy milk. Cashew cheese. Frozen desserts meant to imitate ice cream. All labeled just like dairy and placed right next to the [...]

Agriculture is for all Texans

By Jennifer Dorsett Farmers and ranchers are responsible for growing our food and fiber. But they’re not alone in working in agriculture. In fact, one in seven working Texans has a job related to agriculture. There are teachers, scientists, chefs, communicators and more. It takes all of them working together with farmers and ranchers to [...]

October 2, 2018|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

Where would America be without agriculture?

By Jennifer Dorsett Field Editor The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate America! Our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. And the world hasn't been the same since. We celebrate Independence Day with fireworks and flags, parades and patriotism. But the holiday wouldn’t be the same without some [...]

Summertime is market time

By Jennifer Dorsett Summer. It’s a time for swimsuits, sunscreen and beach towels. But it’s also a time for fresh produce to fill up our baskets and stomachs. Summertime favorites include fresh peaches with homemade ice cream and corn on the cob served with a delicious steak. Many of us, including me, have fond memories [...]