YOUNG CATTLE R A I S E R S


numerous fun, engaging and inter- active educational stops throughout our grounds, such as Texas Farm Bureau’s Planet Agriculture, a pet- ting zoo, a 5-stall, glass-enclosed functional milking parlor, the Chil- dren’s FFA Barnyard and an Ag Magic Show. Knowing that stock show attendance is often the entry point for additional education, the Cattle Raisers Museum includes the FWSSR and others prominently in its interactive gallery as part of the Vision Trail component. The Vision Trail is among the 4 trails that lead the public to explore the cattle industry. Just as the TSCRF encourages


the next generation of large animal veterinarians by providing scholar- ships, the FWSSR supports the next generation of livestock profession- als through scholarships. In 2014, the FWSSR awarded $464,000 to 146 Texas students. In addition, the Show also paid $171,000 in education grants and $178,600 in outreach-related contributions. Of course, the show’s premium sales go directly to Texas 4-H and FFA members. These young livestock ad- vocates will typically use the money to purchase additional projects and fund their education. The 2014 Ju- nior Sale of Champions topped $3.3 million on 295 head. In Texas, people have deep roots.


For many people those roots em- brace agriculture. From a visitor’s perspective, both the FWSSR and the Cattle Raisers Museum offer the opportunity to reconnect with their agricultural heritage and rekindle the passion their forebears felt for the land and its people. Within the context of our complementary or- ganizations, we make history come to life, informing the present and establishing a role for the industry in the future.


44 The Cattleman December 2014 thecattlemanmagazine.com


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