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Texas agriculture isn’t black and white

By Julie Vrazel T-shirts aren’t one-size-fits-all, so why should Texas agriculture be that way? The Lone Star State is uniquely different from the other 49 states in countless ways. Our state is growing exponentially as families relocate here, and oftentimes, we experience all four seasons in one day. Just as the people and weather are [...]

A culture of food fear

By Jessica Domel Do you fear your food? Lately, it seems as though every time I log onto Facebook or Twitter, there’s a new post from one of my friends detailing some new food issue that he/she wants the world to know about. While I appreciate my friends' and acquaintances’ desire to keep us all [...]

March 11, 2014|Categories: Healthy Eating, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , |0 Comments

Busting beef nutrition myths

By Julie Vrazel Eating preferences—we all have them. Some choose to be vegetarians, while others pursue the vegan route. Then, there are folks—myself included—who are omnivores. Growing up on my family’s cow-calf operation in Central Texas, there was only one way to eat—a balanced meal that included meat and vegetables. But I was an open-minded [...]

Power at the polls

By Jessica Domel A few minutes of your time could have a lasting effect on you, your family, neighbors and even your community. All you have to do is spend that time wisely. I recommend you invest at your local polling location. Sometimes there are long lines, many decisions to make and names on the [...]

February 26, 2014|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , |2 Comments

Safe. From our farm to your table.

By Shannon Sparks Being a mother isn’t always easy. But it’s always worth it. You want the best for your children, but sometimes you question the decisions you make. Do we buy the expensive baby swing or do we opt for the more economical one? What are the right food choices for nutrition and safety? [...]