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Texas Custom Wine Works in the High Plains was one of the first custom crush facilities in Texas when it opened in 2012. The winemaker at the helm now is Michael Hellman and we are pleased to present Michael as this month’s featured winemaker!
Read moreNovember 7 - Spaghetti and Meatsauce, Italian Green Beans, Potatoes au Gratin and Dessert
Read moreCongressman Jodey Arrington visits Brownfield
Read moreThe USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced Fiscal Year 2023 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Environmental Quality Incentives Program - Conservation Incentives Program (EQIP-CIC) and Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). While NRCS accepts applications for these programs year-round, producers and landowners should apply by the state-specific application “due by” dates to be considered for fiscal year’s funding. Texas Application Cutoff Dates
Read moreRopes Coop ginned their first bale, October 28th at the Tokio plant. The grower was Jack Trey Welch. Pictured below is Brian Lehrmann-manager, Jack Trey Welch-grower, Kandace Welch-Jack’s wife, Krosslen-Jack and Kandace’s son and Joe Cuellar-gin superintendent. The best part is that 33 years ago Jack’s father had the first bale at Tokio gin and a young Jack at that time was in that picture as well.
Read more“It’s a way to promote our wine industry while also including something fun, which is the run and costume contest. Some people run for fun but some take it seriously, so we have a time clock out there for those who are keeping track of their time. It’s also a healthy event just before Thanksgiving.”
Read moreOn October 29, Whitehouse Parker, Farmhouse Vineyards and Terry County Tractor hosted the fifth annual Trick or Tractor Treat held at the Armory in Brownfield. A festive twist on the tradition, kids of all age’s wore cheerful costumes and went tractor to tractor collecting their Halloween goodies! Brownfield Farmers Coop and JFerg Pros, along with other local businesses, passed out treats. In addition to loads of candy, trick-or-treaters enjoyed activities like face painting and coloring, games and hay rides.
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