Belmont sorghum molasses stand thrives as family business
Arlet Miller recalls starting at age four aiding grandfather on sorghum cane. Now with brother John they run the Belmont roadside stand at the Hwy 80 90 Intersections offering Golden Honey Molasses along with seasonal fruits and vegetables. The stand operates year round except midwinter and draws customers from nearby towns and travelers, with homegrown produce and a history of cane processing evolving from horse powered to tractor driven press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlet Miller
Belmont
Miller
John Miller
Hwy. 80
Less Sugar More Sweeteners Warned by Nutritionist
U S Department of Agriculture figures show per capita sweetener use rising while sugar consumption falls. Dr. Alice Hunt of Texas A M University Extension warns weight watchers to limit high fructose corn syrup sucrose dextrose and maltose in processed foods.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Texas A&m University Agricultural Extension Service
Alice Hunt
Read Labels for Sweeteners
Nutritionist Dr. Alice Hunt warns consumers may grow lax about sugar reduction as labels list sugar among top ingredients while many sweeteners like corn syrup honey and maltose appear elsewhere. Texas A&M extension designates NEW SOIL FERTILITY SPECIALIST Willis B. Gass to lead soil fertility education and liaise with the fertilizer industry and Extension Lab directors.
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Willis B. Gass
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Texas A&m University System
Gass
West Central
Texas
San Angelo
Dave Pennington
Extension Service
Texas A&m
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