Blogs' from February of 2012

Dona Ana County Farm Bureau members Craig and Charles Tharp discuss innovations in pecan production at the Western Pecan Growers Conference http://www.westernpecan.org/  in Las Cruces.

Socorro County Farm Bureau and John Brooks Supermart donated $650 worth of groceries to the Socorro Storehouse which is the local food pantry helping to meet the needs of the community’s less fortunate families.  Area FFA students and 4-H members shopped for the staples to celebrate Food Check-Out Day which shows that even in today’s economy - food remains abundant and ...

Congratulations to Anita Hand, winner of the WLC fundraiser quilt!  The quilt raffle is a fundraiser for the NMF&LB's Women's Ledership Committee.

NMF&LB Executive Vice-President Matt Rush is pictured with members of New Mexico's 4-H Leadership Team.  NMF&LB donated $1,000 to the youth development group during Ag Fest.

NMF&LB Executive Vice President Matt Rush gives a $500 donation to Geraldine and Denny Calhoun, representatives of Cowboys for Cancer Research.  The Las Cruces based nonprofit started 29 years ago as a team roping to honor a fellow roper’s wife.  The group has grown to hosting year-round activities including a dinner and dance with a silent auction, and a partnership ...