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 Wheat farming isn't for the faint of heart, y'all. It takes perseverance, patience and a lot of prayer to get from a planted field to a harvested yield. Just ask John Perryman. John grows wheat, cotton and corn on his family farm in Moody—located in Central Texas between Waco and Temple. Last [...]
By Kelly Bogard I love summer in Texas. I know you don't hear many people say that, but I truly do. Not because of the heat, but because of the ways to beat it. Being a self-described foodie, I love trying out all the foods that this giant state has to offer. And trust me, [...]
By Amanda Hill Picture this—it’s an early summer afternoon and you had planned to go to the pool with some friends. The forecast says there’s a slight chance of rain, but you get ready for a sunny day outdoors anyway. Suddenly, you hear the rumble of thunder and big, fat drops start to fall from [...]
By Amanda Hill For months now, we at Texas Farm Bureau have been anticipating a rise in food prices as the epic drought of 2011—which lasted, in some areas, through 2012 and into 2013—caused crops to wither and cattle herds to shrink. Texans’ food costs actually declined for a few quarters, but it seems the [...]
