By Kenneth Dierschke In a time when just a few keystrokes into Google can reveal the answer to many of life’s most interesting questions, many Americans are still unsure of the origins of the foods they delight in each and every day. The truth is, the one thing Google and other search engines can’t share [...]
By Amanda Hill When you think of agriculture in Texas, you probably think of cattle and cotton–maybe even corn and pecans. But what about catfish? Yes, there are catfish farmers here in the Lone Star State, working hard to make sure you can get fresh fish from their ponds to your table in just two [...]
By Amanda Hill Halloween is almost here! The candy is overflowing from its bowl by the door, the perfect costumes have been laid out for a night of "trick or treating" and the jack-o-lanterns are shining on the porch from their goofy—or spooky—faces. Did you know that your carefully carved pumpkins may have started in [...]
By Amanda Hill We talk a lot on Texas Table Top about connecting customers with farmers. There's a growing interest in meeting the men and women who grow our produce, and many people like to buy local food. Fortunately, we live in a society that creates markets to meet customers' desires and needs. Customers want [...]
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 [...]
