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The future of ag is bright

By Jessica Domel When you look at your children, your nieces and nephews and your grandchildren and think about their futures, what do you see? A doctor, lawyer, engineer or teacher? How about a farmer or rancher? I’d venture to guess that more people hope their loved ones will become a doctor, lawyer or something else [...]

October 22, 2013|Categories: Featured, Texas Agriculture|Tags: , , , |1 Comment

Smashed Potatoes

By Kelly Bogard There are about a bazillion ways to make potatoes. They are such a versatile vegetable. Think about it. Boil them. Bake them. Fry them. Roast them. You get the idea. The number of flavor combinations is endless, too. There is always the old standby, salt and pepper. Or maybe you are looking [...]

October 18, 2013|Categories: Featured, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetables|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments

Farm visits help connect the dots

By Julie Vrazel Milk comes from a cow, a loaf of bread starts in the field and farmers work every day. Agritourism–the intersection between agriculture and tourism–is a growing trend fueled by you, the consumer, having an interest in learning more about the food you eat. There are agritourism locations across the state–farms and ranches [...]

October 15, 2013|Categories: Featured|Tags: , , , |0 Comments

Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Cookies

By Kelly Bogard Pumpkins, pumpkins, PUMPKINS! They are everywhere, and I don't know about you, but I love them all–every shape, size and color. The return of pumpkins means fall is here and that the holiday season is inching closer. I've never really thought about it before, but do you know what hard work goes [...]

Back to Basics: Meatloaf

By Kelly Bogard Have you noticed a change in the air? A crisp breeze on a much cooler afternoon?  Me too and I LOVE it!  There are changes happening everywhere, but one thing is still the same.  It is the first Friday of the month, which means it's time for a new Back to Basics [...]