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This project was undertaken by the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and the Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University.
The idea was to celebrate the ranching history of Texas – the people, their leadership, and the value of farming and ranching to the State of Texas. We wanted to tell this important story about Agriculture that includes pivotal advances in the livestock and ranching industries; topics important for the future of agriculture, food safety, and rural livelihoods; and the impacts of research advances on agricultural success.
With generous sponsorship from Capital Farm Credit, the Presidential Title Sponsor, along with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo education committee, H-E-B, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas A&M College of Agriculture and AgriLife Research, this exhibit was developed and is open at the Bush Library and Museum March 6, 2017 - January 7, 2018.
Penny Riggs and Russell Cross visited several ranches around the State to collect video interviews. The connection to the Bush Presidential Library and Museum was Anne and Tobin Armstrong, so our tour began at the Armstrong Ranch We hope these initial videos are just the beginning of the story. Raw video was produced by Greg Phelps (Frame by Frame) with John Franklin.
Thanks to all those who were interviewed for their time, graciousness, and wonderful hospitality.
March 6, 2017