They are the back bone of the nations economy and are the people responsible for feeding us all.
Local farmers and ranchers may be getting some special funding from the government.
Later this evening a USDA loan workshop is scheduled to take place in Bruni.
Loan information will be available to various levels of farmers and ranchers, including F.F.A. and 4-H members.
U.S.D.A. representatives will also discuss the recently approved Farm Bill.
The event will take place today in Bruni.
For more information contact the office of Congressman Henry Cuellar.