Good advice from the Robertsons on how to safely fry your holiday turkey.

From the Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas:

Pets are popular gifts, particularly around the holidays. With emotions high and priorities stretched, giving a pet as a present during the holidays can be stressful for both you and the new pet, even more so if you’re not careful.  Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their homework before investing in and giving a pet as a present this holiday season.

“While purchasing a pet as a gift may seem like a good idea, make sure the recipient is ready to take on the responsibility”, said Mechele Agbayani Mills, President and CEO of BBB Serving Central East Texas. “Remember it’s very important to shop smart and plan ahead to make the experience as enjoyable as possible.”

By Julie Vrazel

Every year on Thanksgiving—rain or shine, cold or warm—we feed our cattle before we can dig into our feast. It doesn’t matter that it’s a holiday, our bovine family comes first.

Growing up as part of a farming family meant I didn’t have the same routine as my friends from town.

And I’m thankful I didn’t.

As we embark upon the holidays—a time for family and reflection—I find myself reminiscing on the top 10 reasons I’m thankful to be part of a farming family.

10. I have an appreciation for the outdoors, especially fresh air. I didn’t grow up with an Xbox or cable television, because there was too much to explore outside.

9. On a farm, educational opportunities are endless. From naming crops and farm equipment to livestock stewardship and husbandry, I’ve learned about our food from gate to plate. And I’m still learning, because agriculture is ever-changing.