For Kerry Ritchie, president of Alcove Farms, nutrient-rich, pasture-raised eggs are just a symptom of the farm’s overall goal; sow, grow and restore the soil of their land. Alcove Farms began in 2016, nested within the Lubbock city limits on 4th Street and Alcove. Ritchie and his team of farmers contribute to the Wolfforth Farmers […]
Vets for Tech: Veterinary facilities get approval despite Texas A&M pushback
October 22, 2018 by
By Reece Nations The Texas Tech Board of Regents held a meeting on Oct. 4, in which a near $1.5 million increase to the university’s future veterinary science program’s project budget was approved, raising the anticipated project allotment to $89.82 million. The $84,480 budget adjustment signal the board’s intention to move ahead with the veterinary program project with interim Chancellor Tedd Mitchell in place of now-former Chancellor Robert Duncan after Duncan announced he […]
Mr. Peanut is Probably a Texan
November 30, 2016 by
By Laura Duclos Texas is the fourth largest peanut producer in the United States, and a lot of peanut farms are on the nearby plains. The Texas Peanut Producers Board, located in Lubbock, is a group of peanut farmers from across the state that promotes awareness for its crops. Hallie Bertrand, director of communications for TPPB, said the group is […]
From The Fields To The Runway
February 27, 2014 by
When one visits Lubbock for the first time, it can be a tad startling — especially if you’re from a big city like Houston or Dallas. As one looks out the window (depending on what season you visit) there’s either a plethora of red dirt or a crazy amount of cotton. At this point you […]
