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The Brownfield City Council members met Thursday morning for their regularly scheduled meeting to discuss the annual financial report along with other matters as well. Council members Kelli Mendez, Celso Duran, JC Tijerna, Michelle Cooper, Eric Horton, Michael Tackitt and Isiah Bautista were all present on the quorum along with Mayor Tom Hesse and City Manager Jeff Davis. Secretary Kelly Burris and Attorney Matt Wade were also present on the quorum.
Read moreTwo candidates are hoping to make a difference in rural healthcare if elected in May to the board of directors of the Brownfield Regional Medical Center. Incumbent Joe Silva and challengers Jeffrey Michael Davis Jr. and Erasmo “Raz” Gonzales each have filed for two open at-large seats on the board of the Terry County taxing entity.
Read moreAndy Timmons of Lost Draw Vineyards presented Jerry Weaver of Lahey Vineards with the 2023 Ag Champion award at the conclusion of the Dinner. Jerry is pictured with his wife Donna.
Read moreFuneral service for Wilmith Frances Duncan, 91, will be at 10:00 am Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Brownfield Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with James Coalson and Terry Duncan officiating. Funeral services will be livestreamed, and can be viewed at www.brownfieldfuneralhome. com. Burial will follow at Meadow Cemetery under the direction of Brownfield Funeral Home.
Read moreMonday, April 10 Shepherds Pie, Steamed Cabbage, Banana Pudding and Rolls
Read moreEligibility for many USDA programs requires compliance with a conservation plan or system on highly erodible land (HEL) used for the production of agricultural commodities. This includes Farm Service Agency (FSA) loan, disaster assistance, safety net, price support, and conservation programs; Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) conservation programs; and Risk Management Agency (RMA) Federal crop insurance.
Read moreAccessing capital to begin, extend or support an agriculture operation can be especially challenging to new producers. Farm Service Agency’s “Beginning Farmer” direct and guaranteed loan programs provide an opportunity for qualified applicants to secure loans from funding set aside for producers who meet the following conditions: Has operated a farm for not more than 10 years Will materially and substantially participate in the operation of the farm Agrees to participate in a loan assessment, borrower training and financial management program sponsored by FSA Does not own a farm in excess of 30 percent of the county’s average size farm.
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