Texas
Celebrate Texas farmers on National Farmer’s Day – Texas Farm Bureau
By Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist
The contributions of farmers, ranchers, dairymen and foresters are recognized on Oct. 12—National Farmer’s Day.
“We celebrate the farm and ranch families in agriculture every day, but especially on National Farmer’s Day,” Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening said. “What we do—growing our food, fiber and fuel—is extremely important. But we also provide more than food. Jobs, economic growth and sustainable solutions for the future are all tied to agriculture.”
Growing food isn’t without its challenges, though. Weather-related disasters, rising input costs and market volatility make it increasingly difficult to meet the demands of a growing population. Yet, farmers continue to rise to the occasion, using climate-smart agricultural practices to increase sustainability and protect and conserve natural resources.
“Each farmer may grow their crops a little differently, but we all share two common goals: to care for the land and livestock and to provide affordable, wholesome food for families everywhere—our own families included,” Boening said.
Advances in agriculture and sustainability aren’t new. Farmers and ranchers, like Boening, continue to make improvements, conserve resources and try to better their efficiency—all so that the soil they toil in will be healthy, fertile and ripe with possibility for the future.
“About 97% of farms in the U.S. are family farms,” Boening said. “We are deeply invested in our future. Our values are rooted in hard work, resilience and a connection to the land. That’s why we take care of the land and resources we’ve been entrusted with.”
The state’s varied climates and soil types enable farmers to grow a wide selection of crops, including grains, fiber, timber, fruits and vegetables. Texas is especially well-known for raising cattle, but sheep, goats and poultry are major sectors of the Texas agricultural economy, as well.
“On National Farmer’s Day, we recognize not just the work of farmers, but the traditions, ties to their communities and dedication to sustainability that make agriculture in Texas and the U.S. so great,” Boening said.
He noted that Texas Farm Bureau has worked on behalf of farmers, ranchers and rural communities for 91 years and will continue to do so.
“Farm Bureau is focused on giving farmers and ranchers a voice in Austin and Washington, D.C,” Boening said. “But our organization also provides value and impact through the resources, educational information and leadership opportunities available for farmers and ranchers of all sizes and backgrounds.”
For more information, visit texasfarmbureau.org/membership.
Saturday started out a bit warm and sticky outside in North Texas, but there will be plenty of sunshine in the afternoon. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s. Most of the area will stay dry today, but there is a chance for an isolated storm that could reach severe criteria late tonight for counties to the northwest of the metroplex.
Make sure you have an indoor plan for Mother’s Day celebrations tomorrow! Sunday morning will start warm, muggy, and dry for most with the exception of an isolated storm possible along the Red River.
A First Alert Weather Day is in place on Sunday due to a front that will swing across North Texas in the late afternoon through the evening. All modes of severe weather will be likely, but the main threat includes a significant risk of hail up to 2 inches in diameter and winds up to category 1 hurricane strength.
Once the front moves through, cooler temperatures will settle into the forecast on Monday. However, the cool down won’t last long. A warming trend returns and temperatures climb into the 90’s once again at the end of the next week. Stay tuned!
Just days before Mother’s Day, a North Texas father is grieving the sudden loss of his wife and unborn son after she died unexpectedly, only days before her due date. Avi Carey said he is still in shock over the death of his wife, Tiffany, whom he described as his “rock” and “soulmate.”
“Tiffany’s smile, her radiance, her presence … she didn’t meet a stranger,” Carey said.
Nearly two decades together
The couple had been together for nearly two decades, raising two children, Kingston and Kasyn, and preparing to welcome their third child, a baby boy they planned to name Kylo.
Carey said Tiffany began complaining of a severe headache just days before she was due to give birth. He recalled her sitting on the couch, dozing off multiple times – something he said was unusual.
A short time later, Carey found her unresponsive.
“I saw her face … her lips were blue. And I already knew,” he said with tears in his eyes.
A celebration turned to heartbreak
Tiffany Carey and her unborn son died May 2, leaving behind a grieving husband and two children. The loss came less than a week after the family had celebrated a baby shower.
“We went from celebrating the baby shower to planning a funeral in less than five days,” Carey said.
A crisis affecting Black mothers
Health officials say cases like this highlight a broader crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black women in the United States are more than three times as likely as white women to die from pregnancy‑related causes, and most of those deaths – around 80% – are considered preventable.
Carey said he is still searching for answers and now lives with questions about whether warning signs were missed.
“I would say educate yourself. Take everything seriously,” he said. “That should have been a red flag … the headache.”
Honoring Tiffany’s legacy
Now, surrounded by baby supplies meant for a child who never arrived, Carey said he is focused on honoring Tiffany’s memory and raising their children with the values she lived by.
“She always said, ‘You’ve got to lead with love,’” he said. “She did that in everything.”
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