By Nathan Smith There's no place like Texas! I just returned home from a trip with a group of Texas farmers and ranchers who took a few days off their own farms to see how things are done down south–way south. Brazil has come a long way in recent years in efforts to feed its growing population. Now [...]
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 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 Nathan Smith Any self-respecting Texan knows the significance of this Friday. On March 2, we stop to remember the Alamo and pay our respects to the Texians who fought and won independence from Mexico. I am a big fan of Texas country music and recently bought an album titled The Eagle and the Snake. Most [...]
By Kelly Bogard This week, Texas Farm Bureau has been celebrating Food Check-Out Week. Food Check-Out Week is all about promoting Texas agriculture, sharing facts about food and opening the lines of communication between farmers and consumers. As someone who works with farmers and ranchers, and as a consumer of their products, I get to [...]
