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Objectives of the GO TEXAN Program

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To promote the products, culture and communities of Texas with Lone Star pride.

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Texas Ag Statistics

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- Texas leads the nation in cattle, cotton, hay, sheep, goat and mohair production. - Texas has the most women and minority operations in the country. - Rural lands take up 84% of Texas. - 12% of population is in this rural area. - 14% of Texans are in an ag-related job. - Average age of farmers and ranchers is 51. - Economic impact of food and fiber is $100 billion annually.

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FSMA

Front

Establishes standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fruits and vegetables

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Objectives of the Agency (TDA)

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To promote production agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.

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Texas Wine Fun Facts

Front

- Economic value of $13.1 Billion

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Production Agriculture

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- Protects crops - Facilitates trade and market development - Provides financial assistance to farmers, ranchers and ag researchers - Advocates for policies

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Healthy Living

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- Fights obesity and feeds the hungry - Manages the school lunch system

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Benefits of GO TEXAN

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- Helps consumers easily spot Texas products - Opportunity to network and get known via social media

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What are the membership categories?

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Tier 1: $100 Tier 2: $500 Tier 3: $1,000 Champion: $5,000

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Economic Development

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- Provide tools to communities to help build businesses and offers infrastructure grants - Markets Texas products - Lead broadband services - Administers the Certified Retirement Community Program

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Young Farmer Grant Program

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Open twice a year, and up to $20,000 can be won.

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Consumer Protection

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- Regulates fuel pumps, measuring scales and pesticide - Certifies organic products

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