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2019 Ag summit: The state of southeast texas agriculture

AGRICULTURE & NATURAL RESOURCES

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Over 20 vendors representing various agricultural industry businesses and organizations showcased their programs and services, offering valuable information to participants. Additional major sponsors for the event included Texas Department of Agriculture, Bayou City Hemp and Ag Workers Insurance who provided lunch.

Closing out the event was Joel Cowley, President and Chief Executive Officer for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeoâ„¢. He provided the audience with the history of the rodeo, economic impact of the rodeo on Houston and the educational resources and scholarships they provide to hundreds of students throughout the State of Texas.