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The report from the April 29 sale at Lampasas Cattle Auction is as follows. Cattle and calves: Estimated receipts 179, compared to last week at 406 and last year at 543. Feeder steers: medium and large 1: 400-500 lb., $108-$115; 500- 600 lb., $103-$110. More ... F arm Bureau was launched in 1933 by farmers and ranchers determined to develop resources that would stand the test of time and develop local leaders from the grassroots up. "Those county Farm Bureau leaders are in touch with what is happening in the country to farmers and ranchers," said Hope Huffman, TFB state director from 1994-2000. More ... Members of the Board of Directors of the Lampasas County Farm Bureau for 2009 include, front row from left, John Davis; Walter Ruzicka; Charlene Ruzicka, secretary; Barney Groves, vice president; and Alex Wittenburg; back row from left, More ... Farm Bureau Bank began in July 1999, and bank services are headquartered in San Antonio. All deposit accounts are FDIC insured. Farm Bureau banking patrons are not just regular customers, because it is not an ordinary bank. More ... The Lampasas County Farm Bureau will conduct its annual membership drive from May 18-19. During that period, special efforts will be made by the local organization to enroll new members. Lampasas County Farm Bureau ended 2008 with 1,452 farm families. Membership in the local organization automatically makes one a member of Texas Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau. More ... Texas Farm Bureau has a Web site to keep people abreast of proposed legislative action and to serve as a means of communication with federal and state legislators. A visit to www.txfb.org will show what is offered in the way of news about Washington, D.C. and Austin. Simply click on the "Legislative Action Center" button and follow the prompts. More ... The Texas Farm Bureau Leadership Conference in January at Austin's Omni Southpark Hotel was attended by Lampasas County Farm Bureau President Mickey Edwards and directors Asa Langford, John Davis and wife Teresa, and Walter and Charlene Ruzicka. More ... Lampasas County Farm Bureau leaders have worked with the community's youth in various aspects since the organization was formed. The local Farm Bureau crowned its first queen in 1949. The organization has not missed a year since 1960 in sponsoring a contest for local girls ages 16 to 19. More ... The Lampasas County Farm Bureau supports the efforts of the Lampasas County Prescribed Burn Association, which was formed to ensure that fire will remain a safe land management tool for local property owners. Our forefathers found a sea of tall growing grasses when they came to Central Texas. More ... The state's largest farm organization is in favor of legislation that would terminate the Trans-Texas Corridor in both name and concept. Texas Farm Bureau President Kenneth Dierschke expressed support for HB 11 by State Rep. David McQuade Leibowitz (D-San Antonio), which repeals the authority for the establishment and operation of the massive transportation project. More ... Lampasas County Farm Bureau, along with many other Farm Bureau organizations across the nation, observed Food CheckOut Day on Feb. 17 with a Hearty Farm-Fresh Breakfast served to a number of participants. Breakfast consisted of scrambled eggs, gravy, biscuits, bacon, sausage, juice, milk, jelly, jam, butter and coffee. More ... The 46th annual Texas Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference is designed to make youths take a look at their ideas, attitudes and abilities. The conference places emphasis on patriotism, responsibility and leadership. Top-notch speakers lead students in interactive discussions about real-world issues. Students explore the U.S. More ... The Lampasas County Farm Bureau has participated at Kline Whitis Elementary School's Ag Day for a number of years. The organization sponsors a booth, along with other groups, to show students the importance of agriculture. The Farm Bureau booth illustrates some of the many products students use daily that incorporate agricultural products in the manufacturing process. More ... Farm Bureau members are eligible for discounted tickets to Six Flags Over Texas Arlington. Prices are $28 for adult or children's tickets. A restricted season pass is $50.75, and an unrestricted season pass is $75.59. Discounted tickets also are available to Splashtown Houston. Cost is $19.29 for an adult or child, and $58.98 for a season pass. More ... |
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