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Leslie and Julie Harris: Cultivating the Next Generation

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By Dani Blackburn

Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson

Those entrusted with instructing the next generation in the most impactful industry of our society are agriculture teachers. They mold young minds with a well-rounded education of classroom and laboratory instruction, leadership development and hands-on learning as they prepare students to become tomorrow’s leaders, entrepreneurs, and agriculturalists.

Leslie and Julie Harris have been instrumental in guiding youth during their careers. Leslie, as a top-respected livestock judge and agriculture teacher, and Julie, as a special education and now English teacher.

“If a student eats, they are involved in agriculture. That is the very first thing I say when I teach ag. We talk about how the number one industry in our county is ag. It is where our food comes from. If we don’t pay attention, we’re going to be hurting. I don’t sugarcoat it. As a vocational agriculture teacher, we teach kids about opportunities they have to build their communities and raise their families,” Leslie said.

To read more, pick up a copy of the January issue of NTFR Magazine. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.

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AQHA Horse of the Year

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By Krista Lucas Wynn

Each year, when the professional rodeo season wraps on Sept. 30, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association announce the Nutrena Horse of the Year, presented by the American Quarter Horse Association, in each event. This is a prestigious award, voted on by the members of the associations. To be named Horse of the Year by fellow competitors is a high honor only a few achieve.

To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Managing Show Cattle Through The Winter

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By Heather Welper

Husband and wife duo, Heather and Calvin Welper, are the Co-Owners and Operators or Two C Livestock, located in Valley View, Texas.

The pair’s operation has a show cattle focus where they raise and sell purebred heifers of all breeds and club calf Hereford steers.

When it comes to show cattle, the Welpers know a thing or two including how to prepare for the cold winter months and the Texas major show season run.

To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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Grazing North Texas- Snow On The Mountain

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By Tony Dean

Snow on the Mountain is an annual forb that is part of our landscape almost every year.

It is adapted to most of Texas and grows north to Montana and Minnesota and south to Mexico.

Although is seems to be most adapted to clay soils, this plant can be found on a wide variety of soil and moisture conditions.

To read more, pick up a copy of the November edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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