Texas Family Land Heritage Program Records, 1974

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Texas Family Land Heritage Program Records, 1974

The Texas Family Land Heritage Program Records, 1974, document the first year of Texas Department of Agriculture's Family Land Heritage Program and include an unbound copy of the first registry of farming and ranching families, application forms with supplemental documentation, and news releases.

2 ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8200356

University of Texas Libraries

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Texas. Department of Agriculture

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In 1974, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) established the Family Land Heritage Program in order to honor families who have continuously operated Texas farms and ranches for at least 100 years. That same year, the TDA printed the first registry of honorees and hosted the first Family Land Heritage Day, during which the families received certificates by the Agricultural Commissioner. The program still continues, with new honorees accepted to the registry every year. Applicants submit a fo...

Texas Family Land Heritage Program

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In 1974, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) established the Family Land Heritage Program in order to honor families who have continuously operated Texas farms and ranches for at least 100 years. That same year, the TDA printed the first registry of honorees and hosted the first Family Land Heritage Day, during which the families received certificates by the Agricultural Commissioner. The program still continues, with new honorees accepted to the registry every year. Applicants submit a fo...