May 5, 2009 / Agribusiness

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Farm Bureau board

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...

Membership drive to begin

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. More...

Locals attend leadership conference

By JOHN DAVIS FB Board Member

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...

FB supports burn association

By HENRY STONEHAM FB Board Member

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. More...

Food Checkout Day held in county

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. More...

Kline Whitis students get early taste of agriculture

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. More...

Cattle Auction

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. More...

Salute to Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau -- a grassroots organization for 75 years
By CHARLENE RUZICKA FB Secretary

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. More...

Financial services offered

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...

Web site gives updated information

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. More...

Leaders recognize community's youths

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. More...

FB leader: Time to end Trans-Texas Corridor

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. More...

FB youth conference offers students leadership, patriotism opportunities

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. More...

Discount tickets available

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. More...