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 barbecueing, 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: fi rst prize - $60 beef gift certificate; second prize - $50 beef gift certificate; and third 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 Colorado, Fayette or Lavaca counties.
This year 107 students from five different schools submitted entries. The winners were: first place, Michael Smith, St Anthony Catholic School; second place, Hazel Pierce, Moulton Elementary; third 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 barbecue season are encouraged to visit https://beeflovingtexans. com/bbquest/ and enjoy some tasting cooking tips.
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 Aug. 1 in conjunction with Schulenburg Festival. Registration is open at https://nvcattlewomenranchrun5k. itsyourrace. com/event.aspx?id=15683.
For information on Navidad Valley Cattle-Women visit www.nvcw. org.
MICHAEL SMITH FIRST PLACE
HAZEL PIERCE SECOND PLACE
CHRISTOPHER HERREA THIRD PLACE
