Joe and Sue Sandlin give $2,000 to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

Joe and Sue Sandlin recently gave $2,000 to sponsor a student in†the Work Scholarship Program at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ. The gift will be matched by a grant program, doubling the amount to $4,000. The Sandlins are pictured presenting the check to Nita May (center), ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Director of Development. To learn more about how you can support local students and have your gift matched, please contact Dr.

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Ag department offers Bringing Back the Homestead workshop

Are you interested in sustainable agriculture, but aren?t sure where to start? The phrase "sustainable agriculture? has grown in popularity as a marketing niche in recent years, but it is really an old-fashioned farming concept that involves utilizing your land to it?s fullest potential. If you want to create a more prosperous farm that could be passed on to your family, or are just looking for the perfect retirement adventure, contact the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Agriculture Department.† The Director of Agriculture, Rene?
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Agriculture to host Farm-to-Fork Farmer's Market

The Agriculture Department at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ is excited to reveal the season opening of the Fourth Friday Farm-to-Fork Farmer?s Market on Friday, April 24 beginning at 9 am.†The concept is simple and consists of two main objectives: to raise or purchase as many locally grown ingredients from east Texas farmer?s to fashion and design a truly fresh experience for lunch each fourth†Friday†and also to provide an ideal platform for area farmer?s to meet, greet and sell their products to area consumers.††Farm-to-Fork is an emerging and elegant, yet down-to-earth feast that inspire
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Ag students attend conference, win awards

ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Agriculture students traveled to Texas State University in San Marcos to attend and compete at the 50th Annual Texas Junior College Agriculture Consortium April 1-3.


The following students competed in various competitions such as quizzes, public relations, job interview, scrapbook: Blake Rice, of Gilmer; Shelby Spigener, of Mount Pleasant; Cyruss Ragsdale, of Alba; Kelsie Tetzlaff, of Pittsburg; Wacey Newman, of Quitman; Cheyenne Lee, of Mount Pleasant;
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ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Farmers Market kicks off fall season

The okra is still blooming at the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Eagle Ranch!† Although the last month of August was hot and dry as expected, we are receiving the much needed rain today that will keep the okra blooming well into fall.† Thanks in part to the efforts of the work scholarship students this summer, we will have several jars of pickles, pickled okra, and relish to bring to market.† Come join us to end out the 2014 ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Farmer?s Market Season on a strong note!

Now is the time to start planting for a great fall garden.† Great fall plants include: greens, spinach, carrots,
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W.G. Foster gives $5,000 to ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

W.G. Foster, a long-time resident of Morris County, recently gave $5,000 to sponsor five†students in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ pilot Work Scholarship Program this summer. The gift was given in memory of Foster's late wife Bobbie Garrett Foster. Foster (center) is pictured with (from left): ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ President, Dr. Brad Johnson; work scholarship student, Trevor Baldwin; †work scholarship student, Joclyn Capers; and ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement, Dr.
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Guaranty Bank sponsors ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship student

Robin Sharp recently gave $1,000 on behalf of Guaranty Bank to sponsor a student in the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ pilot Work Scholarship Program this summer. Sharp (center) is pictured with Baily Hunnicutt (left), a student in the Work Scholarship Program, and Dr. Jonathan McCullough, ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Vice President for Advancement (right).†If you would like to sponsor a Work Scholarship student, please contact McCullough at 903-434-8115.

 
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Sistrunk family gives $2,000 for ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship Program

Pat and David Sistrunk of Tyler recently gave $2,000 to the ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Foundation. The gift will sponsor two students in the college?s new Work Scholarship Program. The program allows students the opportunity to volunteer to work at ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ doing meaningful work (preferably in a field related to their major) and earning credit (in the form of a scholarship) towards their future college expenses. The Sistrunks (center) are pictured with current ÂÒÉ«ÎÞÂëÈËÆÞÊÓƵӰԺ Work Scholarship student, Addison Ivery (left), and Dr.
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