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EQIP Impacts Communities

The drought of 2011 had devastating impacts on Quentin Shieldknight's farm and ranch - and even his community - in the Texas Panhandle.

3 Reasons to Appreciate Texas Farmers and Ranchers

There are bountiful reasons to be thankful for our state’s hardworking farmers and ranchers, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is well acquainted with many of them. In addition to his duties as commissioner, Miller is an eighth-generation farmer and rancher himself. Check out these three ways Commissioner Miller said

3 Ways Texas Family Farms Grow Our Economy

Farms don't just grow our food - they're important businesses that contribute to our economy, too! Farms generate economic activity that flows through local communities, and ultimately, Texas and the nation as a whole. Check out these three ways Texas family farms grow our economy all thanks to water.

An Insider Look: Field to Fork

Field to Fork, an event hosted by Water Grows, is helping make the connection by giving food influencers and elected officials an inside look into how our food is grown and how farmers conserve our natural resources.

4 Ways Texas Conservation Makes Economic Sense

Did you know that the Texas agriculture industry provides more than just the food on your plate? The Texas agriculture industry is among the primary drivers of the economy, generating billions in economic activity and hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Sharing the Load: The Role of Women in Agriculture

A mother’s tasks in a Texas farm family shows how the role of women in agriculture is now vitally important in managing the business of farming and using best practices to conserve soil and water.

The Meaning Behind Water Grows

Because the agriculture industry is the largest user of water, it bears the greatest responsibility for conserving water and using it efficiently, and farmers are doing just that.

Going Against the Grain – to Grow Grain Media Tour

A recent media tour featured participants from CommonGround, a group of women farmers who have conversations about the food they grow and how they produce it.

Water Grows Our Economy

Across the Panhandle and South Plains of Texas, the vast Ogallala Aquifer underlies 36,000 square miles of Texas.

High Plains Crop Production Supports 103,000 Jobs

The water used to irrigate crops in the High Plains produces economic activity that benefits everyone who lives and works in the region.

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EQIP Impacts Communities

3 Reasons to Appreciate Texas Farmers and Ranchers

3 Ways Texas Family Farms Grow Our Economy

An Insider Look: Field to Fork

4 Ways Texas Conservation Makes Economic Sense

Sharing the Load: The Role of Women in Agriculture

The Meaning Behind Water Grows

Going Against the Grain – to Grow Grain Media Tour

Water Grows Our Economy

High Plains Crop Production Supports 103,000 Jobs

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