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By Jessica Domel At the county fair, coffee shop or in the field, Texas farmers are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. They'll shake your hand, look you in the eye and share their story with you. But what if talking "agriculture" seems a bit intimidating? Here are a few tips to get [...]
By Jessica Domel There's a lot to love about Texas. One of my favorite things about the Lone Star State is the abundance of farmers' markets that have popped up along our scenic countrysides. Last week, I found myself in one particular farmers' market in Northeast Texas just outside of Pittsburg. As I walked through [...]
By Jessica Domel Technology is a part of who we are as Americans. We use it to connect with family, friends and people we haven’t seen in years. Many of us also use it professionally to promote ourselves, our businesses and our industries. But when it comes to agriculture, many believe that “technology” and “change” [...]
By Julie Vrazel Growing up on our farm, I spent most of my time outside and as far away from the kitchen as possible. Perfecting my mud pie recipe was the result of those years spent outside, while my kitchen skills remained practically nonexistent until a few months ago. Sparked by the diversity of foods [...]
By Amanda Hill I often say this, but never enough—I work for and with the most dedicated, hard-working farmers and ranchers across the Lone Star State. As a staff member of the Texas Farm Bureau, I have the opportunity to meet the men and women who grow the food that I eat and serve my [...]
By Amanda Hill Nothing says summer more than taking a big bite of a plump, fresh Texas peach and having the juice drip down your chin. Fresh fruits and vegetables are found in abundance this summer at farmers markets all over the state. I love wandering a good farmers market. The bright colors, the hustle and [...]
By Amanda Hill Mike Barnett recently spurred a lively discussion on Texas Table Top with his open letter from a farmer to consumers. It was a welcome sight for those of us who are dedicated to this blog, hoping to connect Texans with the men and women who grow our food and fiber. Most farmers [...]
By Amanda Hill Confession: I didn't grow up on a farm. In fact, I grew up smack dab in the middle of a Dallas suburb—and had little contact with farmers and ranchers until I started working with Texas Farm Bureau. Because of my job, I have great opportunities to talk directly with Texas farmers and [...]
From the field to your fridge, Texas strawberries have a story worth savoring.
This year was another one for the books. It was a year of drought, triple-digit temperatures and high input costs. Farmers and ranchers finally saw a little relief from the drought with rains early in the summer, only to face another dry spell. A spike of avian influenza and inflation drove up egg prices, hitting [...]
