12 things to know about Texas farmers
Farming and ranching are the roots that hold a family legacy, bring together communities and fuel the world economy. Agriculture is a part of each of us.
June is a Dairy Good Month!
It’s National Dairy Month! Support our Texas dairy farmers by buying and eating dairy products!
Tacos begin on a farm
By Julie Tomascik Any day of the week. Any meal. Any time. Tacos are one of the foods that trump the dinner plate in Texas. And even more so on Taco Tuesday. But any day is a good day for tacos. Did you know? You can’t have tacos without Texas farmers and ranchers. The ingredients [...]
It’s only natural
By Jennifer Dorsett Heading into the fifth month since COVID-19 was first reported, many of us have come face-to-face with a sobering realization: sometimes, nature is actively seeking to harm us. But it’s nothing personal. In fact, it’s only natural. Diseases are about as natural as they come. Bacteria and viruses evolve or mutate over [...]
Agriculture’s classroom is full of lessons
After school and on the weekend, hands-on lessons are still taking place on Texas farms and ranches. That’s because agriculture can enhance the lessons students are learning through school curriculum. Like using math to develop feed rations for livestock or how much fertilizer should be applied to crops and hay fields. Agriculture’s classroom can also [...]
