By Amanda Hill Texans are a giving breed. If their neighbor is in need, they'll bend over backwards to help out. That's one of the reasons I'm proud to call this state home. A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to see true Texas charity in action. It's a unique partnership between Texas farmers [...]
By Amanda Hill March is National Nutrition Month, an annual healthy eating campaign by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association). This month, registered dietitians are encouraging Americans to "get your plate in shape" by working on your food fitness. The thing about working out is...it's hard. It often takes a lot [...]
By Kelly Bogard This week, I had the chance to attend the "Dinner Tonight" Healthy Cooking School, hosted by the Texas AgriLife Extension Service. The event focused on healthy solutions to cooking for families—right up my alley. The Extension Service, along with DairyMAX, gave all of us cookbooks of 10 dinner menus, each with a main course, side and [...]
By Amanda Hill It’s an election year and, even just a few months in, we’re all hearing messages of government spending, the federal deficit and our annual budget. Part of that conversation is the farm bill, which is scheduled to be updated this year by the Senate and House agriculture committees. Sometimes politicians point to [...]
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 [...]
