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USDA Helps a Texas Rancher Reach His Dream of Operating a Successful Ranch

December 23, 2014 Dee Ann Littlefield, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Texas

One central Texas rancher is fulfilling a childhood dream. Rickie Roddy bought his first cow when he was 14 years old. By the time he was 19, he had grown his herd to 13 head of cattle. “I have always been fascinated by cattle,” Roddy said. “I didn’t know if I was ever going to be able to have any...

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