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PresidentDan Taylor

Vice PresidentPatti Jones

SecretaryCurtis Griffith

TreasurerWaylon Carroll

Executive DirectorLacee Hoelting

Board of DirectorsAlton BrazellWaylon CarrollRon ChandlerVic CokerDon HarrisMitchell HarrisLynn HarristLee Ruth KriegJerry MeersSteve MoffettClint RobinsonBrett UnderwoodTommy WoolamStanley Young

Volume 11, Issue 1 – June 2012

On April 13, just one year after breaking ground, AMA officially opened the doors of the Alton Brazell Exhibit Hall, the first of four construction phases planned for the new American Museum of Agriculture. City and County officials, media, and long-time supporters were among the 200 people on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Waylon Carroll opened the ceremony with a prayer and Dan Taylor welcomed the crowd and told of the sacrifices and dedication of so many over the last 10 years that made this museum a reality. Commissioner Patti Jones made a special presentation recognizing the 40 plus years that Alton Brazell has worked to preserve the agricultural heritage of the south plains. Commissioner Jones talked about Alton’s time in the FFA and serving as a National FFA officer, his 36 years of service as a county commissioner, and how he began what was called the Lubbock County Historical Collection. His interest was in collecting farm equipment and artifacts that were being replaced by technology. This collection eventually became the basis for the American Museum of Agriculture, where Alton continues to volunteer his time. Commissioner Jones ended her presentation with the unveiling of the facility’s name, the Alton Brazell Exhibit Hall. The Helen Jones Foundation gave a substantial grant toward building the exhibit hall and requested that it be named in Alton’s honor. Alton was then given a chance to say a few words. Following the ribbon-cutting, everyone was invited inside for refreshments and a tour of the new facility.

Clockwise from left: cutting the ribbon, Alton poses with his family, board members Dan Taylor and Steve Moffett pose with

Michael Zepeda of Lubbock Electric,Commissioner Jones and Alton in from of the sign recognizing his work at the museum,

volunteer Weldon Menzer chats with Charles and Cindy Huffman, long-time museum members.

AMA OPENS THE ALTON BRAZELL EXHIBIT HALL TO THE PUBLIC

AMA would like to thank the following people for their help with grand opening festivities:

Ag Day Lubbock, Fox 34 and Lubbock Avalanche Journal - media coverage of the event.David Reed & Ambrosia Catering – for donating catering costsBruce Huseman – for creating and installing the hall letteringHartsfield Design – for designing and installing donor walls, Helen Jones Foundation and Ground Breaking plaques, and Alton Brazell sign the week before the openingSouth Plains Antique Tractor Association – For providing and setting up the sound systemSouth Plains Fair – Donating and delivering a stage for the eventTTU Animal and Food Sciences Department – use of outdoor carpet

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A Word from the Board

Dear Members, The fruits of the dreams of a group of dedicated individuals are now starting to appear on a very beautiful location in Lubbock County known as the American Museum of Agriculture. When I was contacted to join this group of individuals to plan, organize, dream and implement an agriculture museum in Lubbock, I jumped on the opportunity. This initial session led to the establishment of the American Museum of Agriculture, located in the heart of agriculture for Texas known as the Panhandle South Plains. I grew up in Swisher County, just north of the community of Claytonville, My grandfather and great uncle moved from Baird just prior to the turn of the 19th century and traded sixty pair of cows and calves for a section of grassland. I grew up on those 640 acres of land, which was dedicated to the production of livestock, grain sorghum, wheat and cotton. At a young age, I was introduced to the 4-H program, which had a very strong influence in the county and eventually led me to my career as a county extension agent for agriculture. I attended school at Kress, which at times we rode the bus an hour and a half to get to school, since the bus route picked up all the kids in our part of the school district. After graduating from Kress High School in 1964, I attended Texas Tech University graduating with a BS in Animal Science in June 1968 and was drafted into the Army two months later. After spending two years in the Army, one year in Korea, I returned to Texas Tech to continue my education and was employed to be the supervisor of the Texas Tech Meats Laboratory. This stint at Tech provided me an opportunity to earn a masters of science

NEW MEMBErS & rENEWALS* denotes new membership

HOMESTEADErMarjorie Cone Kastman

SOD BUSTErAnita HancockSteve & Dolores Greer*Horizon Builders*Lone Star State Bank of West Texas*McWhorter’s, Ltd.New Home Co-op GinTexas Agribusiness InsuranceTexas Tech University- College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural resourcesVerett Farms, Inc.

CrEW BOSSDoyle & Cindy BuxkemperFred & Sandra JonesTravis & Kay Mires*Owens Co-op GinBill & Mary QuattlebaumGeorge SidesJames & Jackie SmithSouth Plains Electric Co-opTexas Star Co-op Gin

TOP HANDTerry & Sherri AdcockAll-Tex Seed, Inc. Joe AnthonyWilliam F. BennettBozeman MachineryBozeman TireCapital Farm CreditHarvey & Joyce GarrisonBenny & Judy GrayWalt & Glinda Hagoodrobert & Henri HensonPaul & Melissa HunterTerry & Sheri Hurstrex & Nancy IsomWanda L. JamesSteve & Patti JonesDan & Lee ruth KriegMike Metzig - Ag TexasSteve & rhea Lynn NewtonSouth Plains roofing & remodeling*Tinsley Gin, Inc.

FAMILYBill & Linda AdamsBob & Donna AlbinGary & Cynthia BellBob & Elena Brown

in animal breeding. Then in 1973, I returned to the family farm and entered into a partnership with my older brother, but I had a lingering desire to help people and provide assistance in the form of education. This desire led me to join the Texas Agricultural Extension Service in November of 1974, where I served as an assistant agent for agriculture in Lubbock County. In September of 1977, I transferred to Lynn County (Tahoka) as the county agent for agriculture. After 10 years of service in Lynn County, I transferred back to Lubbock County where I served as the county extension agent for agriculture until my retirement in 2003. Growing up in agriculture on the South Plains, I have observed many changes and evolutions in the area. I really enjoy the opportunity to continue to serve and be involved in agriculture through being an AMA charter member and a member of its board of directors. The museum has become state of the art and will continue to improve with the help of our members and partners. AMA provides the opportunity to reflect on the heritage and importance that agriculture has played in the settlement, development and prosperity of the South Plains. Various displays in the museum tell the story of the very hard work and fortitude of our fore fathers who settled the Plains of Texas and the United States. Our museum will prosper and only continue to get better with all of us working together. The membership can serve the museum in many, many ways. Not only through monetary support but by spreading the news of the museum, encouraging visitors, recruiting new annual members, and by spending time at the museum as a volunteer, which is both fun and rewarding. This great new facility instills a large amount of pride in where agriculture has been and where it is going. I hope you will join me and continue your support of this worthwhile cause.

Sincerely, Stanley Young

AMA Board Member - Stanley YoungLubbock County Extension Agent for Agriculture (Retired)

FAMILY CONTINUEDDavid & Harriet BushMarvin & Tommye CepicaBen & Jauana Colburn*Alvin & Barbara DavisJimmie DavisBennie & Carole EdwardsScotty Elston*Kyle Fadal*Jim & Sue FaulknerJames O. Gilbreath, Jr.Larry HagoodCole & Kyla HamiltonHayden & Emily HargraveLynn & Cindy HarristCharles & Peggy HastingsLynda HeinrichEdsel & Georgia HuieJohn JohnsonWayne KeelingHarold, Billie & randy Landrum*ray & Celia MasonBill & Jeanie McCormickJames & Sylvia MitchellJT & Betty racklerBobby & Anne richeyPaul & Bonnie SchwarzentraubFrank SehonWayne & Connie SmithDonald & Sheila Stephens*Wayne & Wanda SwartJoe & Jerry TarbetDan & Linda Wall*Wade & Beverly Wiley*

INDIVIDUALSDon BinghamPaul & Ellen CarlsonJoe Jonesrussell MrazSally Murray*Dwight & Sandra royeCarolyn Sowell*Dorothy StephensonDonald TateShirley White

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-Henry Ward Beecher

Chili Feed Gives Public First Glimpse of New Facility

The public got their first glimpse of the new facility at AMA’s Annual Chili Feed, held January 28. Nearly 200 people came to eat chili prepared by AMA board member, Waylon Carroll, making it the largest chili supper ever held at AMA. radiant heating in the building made for a comfortable meal and several stayed to visit and ask questions. Executive director Lacee Hoelting explained the master exhibit plan for the building including a 1920s blacksmith shop, 1930s tractor repair shop, and antique tool room at the north end. There would also be a large exhibit on the history of cotton ginning, the first of many exhibits focused on cotton and the cotton industry. She said a large farm scene diorama would be constructed just beyond the foyer at the south end. The diorama will feature the early 1900s binder restored by Glasscock County FFA. Several interactive exhibits are planned throughout the museum and will be built as

funding becomes available. The South Plains Antique Tractor Association was on hand to give their annual donation to the museum. Jim Johnson and Joe Embry handed over a large check for $12,000 on behalf of SPATA. The money is raised through an antique tractor raffle each year. The winner is announced at the Antique Tractor and Engine Show the third weekend in October. This year’s raffle tractor is a 1953 Ford Golden Jubilee NAA. The Jubilee was released as part of the celebration of 50 years of the Ford Motor Company. Tickets can be purchased for $5. The museum would like to thank Waylon Carroll for preparing the chili, Lee ruth Krieg for supplying decorations and dessert and Mitchell Harris and Ag Texas for supplying the water.

Left: former City Councilman Jim Gilbreath & wife, Kathy get some chili, Middle: August Ramsey, grandson of the late August Patschke poses on a Case tractor, Right: Joe Embry and Jim Johnson present AMA with a $12,000 donation

June 17, 2012 Ice Cream Social from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

@ the museum, 1121 Canyon Lake Drive

June 11-15, 2012Texas 4-H Roundup @ Texas Tech University

Museum Dinner featuring Jerry Carroll, Farm ComedianSeptember 20, 2012

Lubbock Memorial Civic Center

“We should so live and labor in our times that what came to us as

seed may go to the next generation as blossom, and what came to

us as blossom may go to them as fruit.”

Hot Texas Band. Capital Farm Credit sponsored the entertainment. As always, visitors thoroughly enjoyed Dan Taylor’s

personal museum of Cotton ginning artifacts and antique tractors and equipment. AMA would like to thank Dan and Linda Taylor for generously opening up their home and museum for the event that raised $4,000 for AMA.

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QUArTErLY VOLUNTEErSMatt AlcozerButch BoydAlton BrazellTony BrownWaylon Carrollron ChandlerCris ChavezJudy CokerVic CokerJ.T. DrakeSusan DuffJason EmmonsFelicia FillingimBob GrahamSue GrahamCurtis GriffithDon HarrisMitchell HarrisJody HaywoodClay HoeltingPatti JonesLinda KingLee ruth KriegLeroy MartinezDoyle McFerrinBobby McNabbJerry MeersWeldon MenzerSteve MoffettGabe Moralesrandy MorrisCody Osbournred riversC. Don rhodesClint robinsonAlfonzo rochaVictor rotramelDanni SandersLeonard SchmidtCharles StewartWayne SwartWanda SwartDan TaylorLinda TaylorPreston UpshawDale WindersTommy WoolamStanley YoungMichael Zepeda

AMA Moves to 1121 Canyon Lake Drive with a Little Help AMA has made its official home at 1121 Canyon Lake Drive. This would not have been possible without the dedicated efforts, of several volunteers. The museum would like to thank Dan Taylor, Alton Brazell, red rivers, Doyle McFerrin, Vic Coker, Virgil rickel, Bobby McNabb and Lubbock Electric for donating their time and talents to not only moving all of the equipment from our old building, but also working with Lacee to arrange it in the new facility. These volunteers moved tractors, packed up artifacts, washed equipment, rented equipment, brought trailers, and cleaned up when they were done. A huge thank-you goes to Waylon Carroll who spent multiple days at the museum, unpacking, organizing and setting up over 1000 tractors in the toy tractor room. Those that helped move our collection from the downtown warehouse in 2002 understand the efforts needed to accomplish this task. The American Museum of Agriculture is eternally grateful for their support and commitment.

Top: Lubbock Electic’s Tony Brown loads a trailer to head Shallowater Middle: Dan Taylor & Virgil Rickel direct the crawler tractor to its new home, Bottom:Waylon Carroll begins moving pedal tractors off the trailer.

Dan & Linda Taylor Host Party on The Prairie, Huge Success It was perfect timing for a museum party, the night before the hailstorm hit west Texas. After a year break, due to the Bob Phillips Fundraiser, Dan and Linda Taylor hosted the annual AMA Party on the Prairie and Barn Dance at their home east of ropesville. Attendees were treated to excellent food, live music and fellowship. Ag Texas donated and cooked delicious steaks. More than one person said it was the finest steak they had ever tasted. AMA would like to thank United Supermarkets and Tony Crumpton for donating $500 of meat toward the event. The delicious steaks were accompanied by appetizers, salads, desserts, and bread prepared by Stanley Young and Waylon Carroll, and party potatoes made by Dr. Steve Fraze with Texas Tech University’s Department of Agricultural Education and Communications. Following the meal, attendees retired to the east barn for a barn dance with live music by the

Left: Dan & Linda’s Barn, Middle: Kay Mires takes a spin at the Barn Dance, Right: crowd enjoys steaks prepared by Ag Texas

Harold Landrum Harold Landrum is no stranger to tractors or making things run smoothly, skills that come in handy in his weekly shift as an AMA volunteer. He grew up in his father’s blacksmith shop in Shamrock, Texas, where from an early age he began working as a mechanic. He fondly remembers working on a gambler/racer’s vehicles. Harold was so small that he could easily fit under the cars to switch engines or make small tweaks the owner requested. Harold began a long career with John Deere as a mechanic for E.C. Hoffman’s John Deere Dealership in Shamrock. At the time he sold, Hoffman had the longest single family owned dealership in the state. Harold worked as a John Deere mechanic for 20 years before being promoted to service manager at the Amarillo John Deere House. He really enjoyed traveling and touring John Deere operations in Waterloo, Des Moines, and Moline, Illinois during this time. The last five years of his career with John Deere, he worked as the area service manager. After retiring, he worked for Bill Bryant where he met

and became friends with fellow volunteer, red rivers, who introduced him to the museum. Harold and his wife Billie ran off to Canadian to get married just short of his 21st and her 19th birthday. Harold decided Billie must really love him, because when they returned to Shamrock, he had just $2.35 to his name. Next month they will celebrate 65 years of marriage. They raised four sons, Mark, twins, Jerry

and Terry, and their youngest randy. Harold loves fiddle music, especially Bob Wills, and plays both guitar and fiddle, although he says, “But no one ever drives that far to hear me play.” He laughs and says his late dog was his biggest fan. When asked why he volunteers, Harold says, “Well red recruited me, and people need to know about this place, it’s great. I’m going to tell everyone I meet they need to come out here and look around.” Harold’s passion for both tractors and the museum is obvious when he talks to visitors. Like his dad who lived to be 100, AMA hopes to keep Harold around a long time. AMA thanks Harold for his dedication as a volunteer. Come tell him thank you and hear a story or two from him on Tuesday afternoons.

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Remembering Those Special To Us

Special Thanks

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IN MEMORY OF . . .Arlene Faye Agnew by Billy Fortenberry FamilyB.L. Allen by Dan & Lee ruth KriegBobby Allen by Hurst Farm SupplyTommy Applewhite by Hurst Farm SupplyChance Ashley by Hurst Farm SupplyChance Ashley by Idalou Co-op GinChance Ashley by Joel, Sallye & Krista TankersleyVerla Barron by Sparenberg Gin, Inc.V.O. Barron by Sparenburg Gin, Inc.ray Bearden by Anita Hancockray Bearden by Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.Michael Bell by Liberty Co-op GinWilliam F. “Fred” Bennett by Dan & Lee ruth KriegWilliam Bertrand by Hurst Farm SupplyTroy Brown by Hurst Farm SupplyBetty Burks by Norine PatschkePaul Buxkemper by Hurst Farm SupplyCarter Caldwell by Hurst Farm SupplyCharlie Caswell by Hurst Farm SupplyNorma Clodfelter by Welch GinClayton Cunningham by Hurst Farm SupplyDonald “Ben” Currie by Hurst Farm SupplyBonnie Dorman by Hurst Farm SupplyBonnie Dorman by Woolam GinAddy Dunn by Liberty Cooperative GinJimmy Dunn by Norine PatschkeJimmy Dunn by Dan & Linda TaylorSteve Emery by the Billy Fortenberry FamilySteve Emery by Hurst Farm SupplySteve Emery by Calvin & Sandra LemonSteve Emery by Liberty Co-op GinMerle Enger by Hurst Farm SupplyBilly Flatt by Liberty Cooperative Gin

Billy Flatt by Sparenberg Gin, Inc.Billy Flatt by Woolam GinEdwin Fritzler by Calvin & Sandra LemonGene Fullingim by Hurst Farm SupplySybil Gardner by Hurst Farm SupplyCurtis Gicklhorn by rick ClemCurtie Gicklhorn by Hurst Farm SupplyCurtie Gicklhorn by Calvin & Sandra LemonCurtie Gicklhorn by Mike PatschkeCurtie Gicklhorn by Norine PatschkeDonald Glenn by Buster’s Gin, LLCDonald Glenn by Thomas & DeLinda HicklenDonald Glenn by Dan & Linda TaylorErnesto Gonzales Sr. by Hurst Farm SupplySteve Gossett by Buster’s Gin, LLCSteve Gossett by Hurst Farm SupplyFaye Gray by Norine PatschkeJoe Hall by Stoney JacksonJoe Hall by Steve WeaverGeorge Harlan by Vic & Judy CokerGeorge Harlan by Hurst Farm SupplyBob Heath by Jenny StoneCharles ray Hedges by Benny & Vicki NixonBuddy Hettler by Scotty & Carla BessentBuddy Hettler by Hurst Farm SupplyBuddy Hettler by Stoney JacksonLillie Horbrarschk by Hurst Farm SupplyJulia Mae Johnson by Idalou Cooperative GinKatherine Johnson by Hurst Farm SupplyDon Jones by Woolam GinJimmy Lemon by Scotty & Carla BessentJimmy Lemon by Hurst Farm SupplyJimmy Lemon by Liberty Co-op GinJimmy Lemon by Mullin, Hoard & Brown, LLPJimmy Lemon by Mike PatschkeJimmy Lemon by Norine Patschke

Memorial and honorarium donation forms are available to print online. www.agriculturehistory.org/membership.php

Forms can be found in the top, right-hand corner under the heading Forms/Downloads. Send your completed form and payment to

American Museum of AgriculturePO Box 505

Lubbock, TX 79408

Kathy Manske by Hurst Farm SupplyBernice Martin by Hurst Farm SupplyWayne McCoy by Billy Fortenberry FamilyVernon McDougal by Scotty & Carla BessentVernon McDougal by Billy FortenberryVernon McDougal by Liberty Cooperative GinBonita McDowell by Hurst Farm SupplyFloyd McNeil by Woolam GinBobbie Mimms by Hurst Farm SupplyBobbie Mimms by Dan & Lee ruth KriegBobbie Mimms by Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.Bobbie Mimms by Dan & Linda TaylorLewis Moore by Buster’s Gin, LLCJoyce Nance by Hurst Farm SupplySue Nelson by Hurst Farm SupplyNicky Patterson by Hurst Farm SupplyNicky Patterson by Texas Star Co-op GinLynn Perdue by Hurst Farm SupplyMary Phipps by Hurst Farm SupplyMelvin (Jack) Phipps by Liberty Cooperative GinBenji Pillans by Buster’s Gin, LLCKey Pounds by Norine PatschkeGib ragland by Hurst Farm SupplyShelly reep by Dan & Linda TaylorAnabell reid by Liberty Co-op Ginreiner rieken by Billy Fortenberry FamilyHarley Stanley by Hurst Farm SupplyJoe Tarver by Billy Fortenberry FamilyWendell Tooker by Liberty Co-op GinS.M. True by Dan & Lee ruth KriegS.M True by Plains Cotton Growersr. W. Webb by Liberty Co-op GinElmer Wells by Hurst Farm SupplyMaxine Wilson by Hurst Farm Supply

IN HONOR OF . . .Anne Hamill by Larry & Linda KingDan & Linda Taylor by Brad & Davon Cook

When the museum’s board of directors met in January, they never thought they would leave with a homework assignment, but that’s exactly what they got. Board president Dan Taylor had each director draw the name of a tractor out of a hat. They were then told they had 60 days to clean and detail the tractor. A group of judges would then judge who did the best job. Board members accepted the challenge and freely gave multiple hours and even days cleaning and

detailing tractors to prepare the

AMA Board Members Always Do Their Homework

museum for its grand opening. AMA provided the tools, including Q-tips and toothbrushes for the tight spots. When the homework was complete, all the tractors had a show room floor shine. Judges (who will remain anonymous) chose the John Deere Model B detailed by Mitchell Harris as the winner. AMA has a long history of hard working board members who are not afraid to get their hands dirty. We would not be where we are today if it were not for their passion and dedication to preserving our agricultural heritage. refer to page one for a complete list of our board

AMA is Lubbock’s Newest Venue for Meetings and Parties While the Plains Cotton Grower’s Meeting room is planned for Phase II construction later this year, AMA current building is becoming a popular venue for meetings, parties and receptions. Since January, AMA has hosted over 800 people. Hurst Farm Supply held a customer appreciation lunch and equipment showcase that brought in 325 people, and ginners from across the state enjoyed an evening at the museum during the Texas Cotton Ginner’s annual membership reception. AMA has also hosted the annual Chili Feed, Owens Co-op Gin’s annual meeting, a monthly meeting of the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Committee, a Texas Tech departmental banquest, and has six more events booked through the end of 2012. When setting up exhibits, the museum left open

three 20 x 25 foot bays, allowing for 1,500 square feet of open space for events. There is additional space around the museum. The board of directors also ap-proved the purchase of 120 banquet chairs and 15 round tables to add to the 14 rectangular tables and 80 folding chairs the museum already had. The use of these items is included in the rental fee. Annual members at the Top Hand level and above receive a discount on museum rental fees. Building rentals will serve as an excellent source of operating revenue for our new facility, and with every event held at the museum, there is one more chance to tell the story of agriculture to someone new. Call Lacee to book the museum for your next event, 806-239-5796.

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NEW HOURSThe museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Special tours are available upon request.

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Held at the American Museum of AgricultureBring the family and a freezer of your best homemade ice cream.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three ice cream entries.Judging starts at 7:15, socializing to follow.