Each spring, Texas CattleWomen conduct a statewide beef promotion activity known as Beef for Father’s Day. Summertime means grilling time! To help highlight beef as the product of choice for BBQing, Navidad Valley CattleWomen conduct 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: 1st prize – $60 beef gift certificate, 2nd prize – $50 beef gift certificate, and 3rd prize – $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 107 students from 5 different schools submitted entries. The winners were: 1st place Michael Smith/ St Anthony Catholic School, 2nd place Hazel Pierce /Moulton Elementary, 3rd place Christopher Herrea / Weimar Jr. High Weimar. CattleWomen were honored to celebrate not only the winners but all fathers and father-figures! Additionally, anyone interested in learning more tips for their BBQ season are encouraged to visit https://beeflovingtexans.com/
The Navidad Valley CattleWomen 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 August 1 in conjunction with Schulenburg Festival. Registration is open at https://
Shawna Collins/St. Anthony School principal, Michael Smith, Vickie Glynn/teacher
Luther Pierce with his daughter, Hazel Pierce
