By Nathan Smith Last week, I posted a question about farmers’ markets on my Facebook wall. Within an hour, I had a lively discussion going among my friends about why they like fresh fruits and vegetables. But you don’t have to send out a survey to know that Texans love fresh produce. We also love [...]
By Amanda Hill Trader Joe's or Walmart—does it make a difference? I recently came across an article (via the U.S. Farmers & Ranchers Alliance Facebook page) that said, although Americans say they prefer high-end grocery stores like Trader Joe's or Central Market, they are more likely to shop at Walmart, Aldi and other low-cost stores [...]
By Nathan Smith Visit Erath County and you'll see small family-operated dairies scattered across the rolling landscape. Don't let their size fool you, though. These farms employ some of the most modern technology to keep their cows safe and deliver that delicious liquid we pour over Cheerios. Hardworking dairymen like Alan Vander Horst have a [...]
By Kelly Bogard Have you ever had a party just for the sake of having one? For instance, you have a party just because the sun is shining or you got a good rain. How about a party in honor of National Chip and Dip Day? Well, that's what we're doing with some of our neighbors [...]
By Nathan Smith Any self-respecting Texan knows the significance of this Friday. On March 2, we stop to remember the Alamo and pay our respects to the Texians who fought and won independence from Mexico. I am a big fan of Texas country music and recently bought an album titled The Eagle and the Snake. Most [...]
