Country Lifestyles
Father-daughter Duo: Stormy Mullins, Kali Sublett
By Dani Blackburn
Agriculture is not just a means to earn a living, but a way of life. This is the likely reason it is an industry that has long been passed down through generations. Those family ties are part of what makes agriculture so special, and that is apparent in the father-daughter duo of Stormy Mullins and Kali Sublett. As a youngster, Kali spent her childhood watching her dad manage rodeos, judge events, teach agriculture, and work hard. Now, she joins him as they produce The Fort Worth Mustang Show. In addition, Stormy continues to help manage major events across the country, while Kali serves as Director of Government Partnerships and Funding for the nonprofit, Mustang Champions. Together, this dynamic duo balances it all, aids in the adoption of wild mustangs, and puts on one of the biggest horse shows in North Texas.
Stormy Mullins
Stormy grew up in Burleson, Texas, and has always made North Texas his home. Agriculture was a big part of his childhood as he followed alongside his father, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame member Lee Mullins. His father also served as President of the Central Rodeo Association.
“I think that’s where my rodeo experience comes from, is being around him,” Stormy said.
Mullins was active in both 4-H and FFA, which led him to a career as an Agricultural Science teacher after his time in college at Texas A&M and Tarleton State University. He devoted 27 years at Azle ISD teaching agriculture students. He also worked part-time starting colts and judging rodeos. Stormy spent time working with his friend, Bruce McCarty, now the Executive Vice President of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. At the time, McCarty was with the National Cutting Horse Association, and Stormy joined him, running aged events at the Will Rogers Coliseum. Those events included the Breeder’s Cup and Futurity.
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By: Martha Crump
Most cattle producers can tell you quite a lot about balancing cattle diets for energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals based on the specific needs for their herd and type of operation.
A key factor, and one that is often overlooked, is that how your animals perform is also directly affected by their water intake.
Now many of you may already be thinking “well of course water is necessary, anybody knows that!”
In many years, as September marches into October, we are beginning to experience some return of rainfall. But as many of us know, that is not always the case. Often we are still experiencing hot and dry weather, and water supplies are dwindling.
When we find ourselves experiencing those types of fall conditions, it is critical to not only understand the daily water requirements for cattle, but also the impact that the quality of water can have on herd health and development.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
By: Annette Bridges
A friend and I were recently talking about our husbands. She made a comment that I felt also perfectly described me and my hubby.
“He slows me and I hurry him. I’m sure that is why we do well together,” she said.
“Precisely!” I thought. Why?
Because when two different worlds collide, it can be magical.
No matter what those two different worlds are- a man and a woman with very different personalities, beliefs, or backgrounds, two partners with contrasting passions, strengths, or talents, or when a country boy marries a city girl.
To read more, pick up a copy of the October edition of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available digitally and in print. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.
Watauga, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, is known for its rich history as a railroad stop, but over the course of the last year, one teen girl has put it on the map for agriculture as well. Emma Harvey has lived in Tarrant County her entire life. Despite being highly involved in her local 4-H chapter, she still felt there was more she could do. In the spring of 2023, she stepped up to the plate to take over the title of Tarrant County Teen Miss Agriculture USA.
“It all started when I put in an application for the teen title here in Tarrant County,” explained Harvey.
The Miss Agriculture USA program is a national non-profit, age-inclusive pageant program that offers both competition and non-competition titles to women dedicated to the promotion of agriculture.
Read more in the October issue of North Texas Farm & Ranch magazine, available online and in print. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive NTFR in your inbox each week.
Photo by Hannah Claxton.
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