Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against USDA for Implementation of 2022 Emergency Relief Program

A lawsuit was filed against USDA in the U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas – Amarillo Division last Friday (March 29) by Texas farmers for discrimination in USDA’s methodology of the 2022 Emergency Relief Pro-gram (ERP).USDA set a dangerous precedent in the design of the 2022 ERP.

Upcoming Events

Here is a list of current/known/planned educational events throughout our region.

Ice Cream Social to be held Saturday

Hi Everybody! Another month has rolled around, and April is here! Come join us for lots of fun as we host an ice cream social on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can build your own sundae, get your face painted and do some fun activities!

Bake Sale set for Tuesday, April 16th

The Lamb County Retired School Personnel Association will have a bake sale (cakes, pies, breads— no cookies or muffins) on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the Ag Center in Littlefield, Texas from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

1st Annual Community Night-Out set for April 19

Lamb County Juvenile Probation and LEAF invite the public to their first annual Community Night Out, which will take place on April 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.The event will be in the Lamb County Juvenile Center Parking Lot, located at 232 Phelps Ave. in Littlefield.

Texas Community Futures Forum to be held on May 2

The Texas Community Futures Forum (TCFF) is being held in Lamb County to assist local Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Agents in identifying the most critical issues affecting local citizens.

Leaving Wildlife Alone is Best Practice

AUSTIN — It is the time of year when people are outdoors enjoying warmer weather, beautiful flowers and emerging wildlife. As you spend time outdoors, you may start to notice more wildlife in your backyard, neighborhood or surrounding areas.