Dairy Heifer Program Expands in Fannin County
Bonham Chamber of Commerce sponsors a dairy heifer program for 4-H and FIFA club members to boost dairying. Each youth receives a heifer and passes it on when possible. bull calves are kept by the recipient until a heifer calf returns to the ring. About 20 youths have participated. 11 heifers were in the original ring. Committee heads are Bob Barrow with E P McIver J D Butler Horace Duncan and Claude Hodge, working with County Agent Zeke Green.
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Dairy Industry in Fannin County Moves Toward Big Business Status
The Fannin County dairy sector nears big business status with 800 to 1,000 producers selling Grade A and ungraded milk and an estimated annual income around 1.5 million dollars. Youth dairy programs, heifer sponsorships, and proximity to Dallas Fort Worth markets bolster growth while many cows have shifted to higher quality stock, improving long term profits.
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