Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry and more...

Dr. David Creech points out the contrasts between traditional and deciduous azaleas at the SFA Arboretum and Ruby Mize Azalea Garden during the Ag Tour Friday, March 30. Listening, from left, are Jimmy Scott, Dr. Leon Young, Roy Mills, Anthony Scott, County Judge Joe English, Sylvia St. Andry, Crispin Skinner, Patrick Lanmon, Hyman Boozer and Chad Gulley. Also attending but not pictured were Adell Mills and Joe Fuller. Attendees also toured Cal-Tex, Norbord and the SFA Poultry Research facility. The Ag Tour was organized by the Texas Cooperative Extension Service and is part of the activities leading up to the Monday, April 2, Agriculture Awareness and Appreciation Banquet at the Fredonia. Tickets are available at the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce. (Photo by Bruce R. Partain)