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The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for specific conservation practices under the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Continuous Signup.
Read moreIf you’re enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs, you must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. By signing ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts, you agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices. If you fail to take necessary actions to correct a maintenance problem on your farm that is enrolled in ARC or PLC, the County Committee may elect to terminate your contract for the program year.
Read moreOrganic farming has become one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. agriculture. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) recognizes organic farming practices as good farming practices and continues to move forward in improving crop insurance coverage for organic producers and producers transitioning to organic production to make viable and effective risk management options available. In general, regulations governing the insurability of organic and transitional practices are the same as for conventional practices.
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Food insecurity for children in Texas is a major concern, especially following the pandemic, explained Mia Medina, a program director for No Kid Hungry Texas. On Monday The Brownfield News was able to sit down and speak with Mia Medina about childhood hunger in Texas. She said, “that as many as one in four kids suffer from food insecurity.” We discussed the various ways that food insecurity can look in various households, but regardless of how food insecurity manifests for specific children “studies show that kids who eat breakfast at school are more likely to excel academically, they’re more likely to be alert, and they’re more likely to have better concentration.”
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Two new DPS Troopers are now working in the Terry County community.
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The maintenance crew is the “backbone of the district,” explained the maintenance crew lead to the school board and the full room of parents, students, and teachers. These guys “will climb into the lowest holes y’all didn’t even know existed, and the highest points as well, rooftops, flagpoles and more.” The lead said that “whenever we hear that school is closed or there’s late arrival for snow, these guys know that means they’re coming in early to push snow to make sure it’s safe for everyone else”. All of the custodians then received a gift card for a fast food restaurant from the school board members. The applause and personal thank you’s from every board member communicated clearly their gratitude and appreciation. Aside from the custodial staff many teachers and students were recognized. Coach Grant Gomez was voted by the students as Brownfield Middle School’s employee of the month. The kids said that he was “the funniest teacher.” They also said that he is “a great coach both physically and metally and that he is always there for the kids.” Valentina Saenz was voted by her fellow colleagues as employee of the month for Oak Grove. Her fellow coworkers said that she is always “happy, smiling, and has a positive attitude.” She is also “hardworking,” superintendent Chris Smith mentioned, “that she is also taking college classes while teaching.” Diana Vidalez was awarded employee of the month for Colonial Heights. Her colleagues said that she is a great teaching assistant and that she “always makes sure the time sheets are correct.” They also mentioned her dedication to her family. She has three children and four grandchildren. Monica Monsia was the final employee of the month, also voted in by her coworkers. They praised her “loyalty” and her willingness to “always help out.”
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The Brownfield Regional Medical Center Board of Directors met on Monday night to receive the monthly report once a quorum was present. Led by Chairman Justin Hesse, the board heard reports from interim Chief Executive Officer Bob Pascasio and Chief Operating Officer Paul Gafford. The first order of business was the new recruitment bonus for staff. “Everyone knows that we, like most healthcare institutions, continue struggling with staff. One of the thoughts we have landed on relative to trying to bring in new staff is offering a bonus to our current staff to bring people in if they know they are qualified,” Pascasio said. “We have actually gotten a couple of nurses here in the last month or so from referrals. We started a couple of conversations around the house about engaging in that process then we had a long conversation that resulted in Paul finding us a template and a model to follow.”
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