Texas Agricultural Cooperative Council

🎥 Missed the Webinar? Watch the Recording Now! If you couldn’t join us live this morning, you can still catch all the valuable information from our webinar on TACC’s new Cooperative Approach to Healthcare—now available to watch online! In partnership with Triangle Insurance, this exciting new benefit is tailored for cooperatives, associate members, and ag producers, offering: ✔️ Flexible healthcare plans ✔️ Competitive pricing ✔️ A smarter, member-focused solution 🎯 We covered: • What the plans include and how they work • Who qualifies and how to enroll • Live Q&A from attendees 👉 Watch the full recording and get all the details here: https://lnkd.in/gPSnydUd Feel free to share with your team or any producers who might be interested! Questions? Reach out to: 📧 Janna Haggard – 800-894-5020 | janna.haggard@triangleins.com 📧 Paul Kulpa – paul.kulpa@agri-servicesagency.com 📧 Tom Pusic – tpusic@elapservices.com

🚨 Starting in 1 Hour! 🚨 Don’t miss our live webinar at 10:00 AM today as we introduce TACC’s Cooperative Approach to Healthcare, a new benefit designed specifically for cooperatives, associate members, and agricultural producers. 🌾💼 We’ve partnered with Triangle Insurance to create a healthcare solution that works for you — whether you're looking to support your family, employees, or producers. This program offers flexible plan options, cost-saving opportunities, and access to a broader network — all built with the cooperative model in mind. 💬 During this session, you’ll: ✅ Get a full overview of coverage and plan details ✅ Learn how to enroll and what to expect ✅ Ask your questions directly to the experts 🕙 Webinar begins at 10:00 AM today 📍 Hosted live on Zoom Please share with your producers — this is a great opportunity to explore a healthcare option that’s built with agriculture in mind! 🤝🌿 📣 There’s still time to join! Click here to register or jump straight in:

🌟 Ready to take control of your healthcare options? 🌟 Join us this Thursday, April 17 at 10:00 AM for a live Zoom webinar introducing TACC’s Cooperative Approach to Healthcare — a new benefit created specifically for cooperatives, associate members, and agricultural producers. 🌱💼 We’ve partnered with Triangle Insurance to bring you a healthcare solution that’s flexible, affordable, and built around the cooperative model. During the webinar, we’ll cover: ✅ What the plans include ✅ Who’s eligible and how to enroll ✅ Live Q&A with experts 🙋♂️🙋♀️ 💻 Happening live via Zoom – no cost to attend! 📅 Thursday, April 17 at 10:00 AM If you're looking for a better option for yourself, your family, or your team—this is your chance. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gPSnydUd 📨 Be sure to forward this to your producers so they can attend, too!

🌊 Attention Texas Producers: $280 Million in Grant Assistance Now Available! 🌾 The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), in partnership with the USDA, is offering $280 million in grant assistance to agricultural producers with irrigation water rights along the Rio Grande River. This initiative aims to provide economic relief to producers affected by water shortages due to Mexico’s failure to fulfill obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. Eligibility: This grant is exclusively for agricultural producers with irrigation water rights along the Rio Grande River. Application Deadline: Thursday, May 22, 2025, by 11:59 PM Central Time. Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gzrvjU8C Don't miss this opportunity to secure vital funding for your operations! Apply today and ensure your agricultural activities continue to thrive despite water challenges.

🐾 Free Webinar: CHAGAS DISEASE & YOUR DOG: Facts, Myths & Hope 🐾 🗓️ April 17, 2024 🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Did you know Chagas disease—spread by “kissing bugs”—can cause serious and often fatal heart issues in dogs? This hidden threat is prevalent in Texas and affects pets who spend time outdoors or come in contact with infected wildlife. Join STPRA for a FREE educational webinar with Dr. Roy Madigan, an expert in Chagas disease, to learn: 🔹 How it spreads and why it matters 🔹 Signs, symptoms & early testing 🔹 Facts vs. myths (what you think you know might surprise you) 🔹 Real treatment options that offer hope Hosted by South Texans’ Property Rights Association (STPRA) 🐶 Don’t miss this opportunity to protect your pup and get your questions answered by a leading expert. 📌 Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/grVqGDsK

🎧 New Episode Alert – Co-op Talk Texas 🎧 In this month’s episode, Christy sits down with Jon Gold, Vice President of Supply Chain and Customs Policy at the National Retail Federation, for a timely conversation about the USTR’s proposed actions targeting China’s maritime and shipbuilding sectors. 🚢🌍 What does this mean for Texas cooperatives? Potential rising shipping costs, limited port access, and real impacts on ag exports like cotton and grain. 📉 If you’re in ag or shipping, this is a must-listen. 🎙️ Don’t miss this important discussion on how global trade policy could hit your bottom line. 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

🩺 Learn About Our Cooperative Approach to Healthcare – Live Zoom Webinar! 🩺 TACC has partnered with Triangle Insurance to bring you a cooperative approach to healthcare – a new benefit designed specifically for cooperatives, associate members, and agricultural producers. 🌾 📅 Thursday, April 17 🕙 10:00 AM 💻 Via Zoom During this live session, we’ll cover everything you need to know – from plan details to enrollment – and answer all your questions in real time. This is a great opportunity to see how this benefit can support you, your family, and your employees. 📨 Feel free to forward this to your producers so they can join in too! Register and learn more HERE:

🌄 Save the Date! 🌄 2025 TACC Managers Conference 📅 July 9–11, 2025 📍 Inn of the Mountain Gods | Ruidoso, New Mexico Make plans to attend the 2025 TACC Managers Conference, where cooperative managers from across the state will come together for insightful sessions, valuable networking, and a chance to recharge in a beautiful setting! This is a can’t-miss event for co-op leaders looking to stay ahead in an ever-changing ag industry. To register, reserve your hotel room, and stay up to date as new details are added, visit the link below and make plans to join us in the mountains! https://lnkd.in/e5wuCMEv

🎓 Attention Students! 📚 Are you the child of a cooperative employee or member? Triangle Cooperative Service Company is proud to support your future through our 2025 Scholarship Program! 🌱 $2,500 Scholarships Available 💼 Open to sophomores, juniors & seniors 🌾 Must be majoring in an agricultural field 🤝 Only for students connected to a Triangle member co-op They're awarding $50,000 in scholarships to 20 deserving students — don't miss your chance to apply! 👉 Apply online here: https://lnkd.in/gYdPrwq7 📅 Deadline to apply: June 1, 2025

🌟 Honoring a Lifetime of Dedication – Freddie Maxwell Receives the 2025 Tommy Engelke TACC Distinguished Service Award 🌟 On Monday, March 17, during our Annual Meeting at Margaritaville Resort in Montgomery, Texas, we had the privilege of presenting one of TACC’s highest honors: the Tommy Engelke Distinguished Service Award. This year’s recipient, Mr. Freddie Maxwell, is the very definition of service and commitment. A lifelong farmer from Sudan, Texas, Freddie has devoted himself not only to agriculture, but to his family, community, and the cooperative system. From leading Farmer Cooperative Compress and playing a key role in the creation of Texas Producers Cooperative, to serving as Mayor of Sudan for over a decade, Freddie’s legacy is built on leadership, integrity, and heart. His impact stretches across generations—from mentoring young ag leaders to working side-by-side with his family on the farm. As we celebrated Freddie’s professional accomplishments on the 17th, we were also honored to recognize a personal milestone—45 years of marriage with his wife, Pam. Together, they’ve built a legacy of love, hard work, and faith. Please join us in congratulating Freddie Maxwell, our 2025 Tommy Engelke Distinguished Service Award honoree. 🏆👏