Tag: AgriRoots

Ag producers can win up to $10,000 in the CFC GROW Your AgriRoots Contest

Capital Farm Credit’s GROW Your AgriRoots contest is now open to agricultural producers through June 30, offering $50,000 in total awards to support both rising stars and experienced trailblazers in agriculture.

Supporting the Next Generation: Capital Farm Credit Announces 2026 Youth Scholarships

Each year, Capital Farm Credit proudly invests in the next generation of agricultural leaders by awarding scholarships to outstanding high school seniors across Texas. This year, approximately 100 outstanding students […]

Doorways to Opportunities  

Dr. Temple Grandin, renowned animal behaviorist and autism advocate, delivered an inspiring and practical keynote at the 2025 AgriRoots Conference. She urged attendees to recognize and seize opportunities, both within the agriculture industry […]

Stay alert for farmer fraud

You may feel like you live in the middle-of-nowhere, Texas, but scammers can still find you! At this year’s Capital Farm Credit AgriRoots Conference, attendees learned that fraud can be big business for scammers, especially as technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) evolves.

Renowned ag economist provides keys to unlocking farm prosperity

The future of farming was in sharp focus at Capital Farm Credit’s 2025 AgriRoots Conference, as Virginia Tech Professor Emeritus Dr. Dave Kohl gave global insight and sage advice on how to navigate the industry’s current challenges.

AgriRoots Conference cultivates connections that grow agricultural success

Texas agricultural producers gathered in College Station for Capital Farm Credit’s third annual AgriRoots Conference, where one message echoed throughout the two-day event – relationships are the roots of resilience and growth in agriculture.

Capital Farm Credit establishes Texas Show Pass for livestock shows across Texas

Capital Farm Credit, in partnership with Texas 4-H AgriLife Extension, Texas FFA and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, has introduced Texas Show Pass, a new registration portal designed […]

Shaggy Girls turning heads in Southeast Texas

Cuteness abounds at Shaggy Girls Cattle Company, but don’t let these adorable Scottish Highland cows fool you. These bushy bovines are becoming big business in the ranching industry.

Broken Halo Grass Farm: Growing hope and healing, one bale at a time

For Capital Farm Credit member Pamela Garrett, agriculture is much more than just producing a product. It’s a pathway to grow people, purpose and possibilities through sustainable agriculture.  

Building a Brand

“Life is hard. Get more cows.” For over 12 years, Jaime and Cory Halfmann have run a commercial cow/calf operation. In March 2022, they embarked on a new journey to […]