Two-day event will bring people from across Texas to Fort Worth Stockyards
Published: 08-28-07
Published: 08-28-07
AUSTIN – This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Texas Department of Agriculture a chance to shine a spotlight on the proud past and prosperous future of our vital agricultural industry and its diverse influence on our global economy.“Texas agriculture has a grand heritage. We are taking this special moment in time to recognize and honor the farmers ranchers and agribusinesses that built Texas and the important role the Texas Department of Agriculture has played in shaping our state” said Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples. “Our centennial celebration will also look ahead as the agriculture industry continues to evolve and create food fiber and jobs for the people of Texas and the world.”
On Saturday Sept. 15 the fun will last all day long and into the night. Some of the events are a 5k fun run a Kids Korral Agri-U a Town Square and a Centennial Concert featuring Clay Walker. The Kids Korral will include a petting zoo roping demonstrations and whiplash the famous cowboy monkey. At Agri-U enjoy gardening classes food tasting and an ethanol racecar simulator.
Texas businesses and associations will set up booths and interactive demonstrations showcasing the importance of agriculture in everyday life. The lively Town Square will feature GO TEXAN products that are sold around the world and feature the special logo that signifies the goods are 100 percent true Texan. For a complete list of the centennial celebration events and a look back at the past 100 years in Texas agriculture go to www.100yearstda.com.
Reporters and producers wanting to set up interviews to talk about the 100-year anniversary and the centennial party can call (512) 463-7664.
The Texas agricultural industry adds more than $85 billion to the state’s economy and employs one out of every seven working Texans.
“An industry this big deserves a Texas-sized celebration and we look forward to all of Texas joining in the party. This is an opportunity to thank the hardworking men and women who continue to see the bright future of our dynamic agricultural heritage and its impact on the Lone Star State” Commissioner Staples said.
Major underwriters for the Department of Agriculture’s centennial celebration include ExxonMobile Farm Credit H-E-B FiberMax and Texas Farm Bureau.
