Each June, Texas Cattle Women conducts a statewide beef promotion activity known as Beef for Father's Day. Claiming Father's Day as a great day to prepare beef, CattleWomen kicks off summer as a tasty grilling season.
What dad doesn't like to barbecue? As an affiliate of Texas CattleWomen, the Nav idad Valley local conducts an annual essay competition.
All area sixth-grade students were invited to participate in an essay contest celebrating Dads and Father-figures. The topic was: What makes my Dad or Father figure so great and why he should be awarded a beef gift certificate? The prizes were, first place, $60 beef gift certificate; second place, $50 beef gift certificate; and third place, $40 beef gift certificate. Beef gift certificates can only be used to purchase beef either at a local meat market, restaurant or grocery store. All entries were from the NVCW service area of Fayette, Lavaca or Colorado counties.
This year 118 students from six different schools submittedentries.
The winners were, first place-Brylee Brugger of La Grange ISD; second place, Jesse Hooker of Schulenburg ISD; and third place, Keaton Watkins of St. Anthony Catholic School. The Navidad Valley Cattle - Women is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes the beef industry. The Navidad Valley local works to support local youth with scholarships and provide quality information on the industry and how to incorporate beef into a healthy diet. Additionally, they work to support the community with targeted outreach projects that include a beefy twist. Their next big event is the 5K Ranch Run which is their major scholarship fundraiser. The run will be held on Aug. 3 in conjunction with the Schulenburg Festival. Registration is open at https://nvcattlewomenranchrun5k.itsyourrace. com/event.aspx?id=15683.
For more information on Navidad Valley CattleWomen please visit their website at www.nvcw.org.
