B.I.G. Blackland Income Growth - Texas A&M AgriLife Center at Stephenville

Blackland Income Growth Membership Information B.I.G. is an open organization and as such, cordially invites and welcomes the full support of all persons having a personal interest in the general well being of the agricultural and agri-business economy of the area. Educational programs conducted by B.I.G. serve people of all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, handicap or national origin. An area-wide mailing list will be maintained on a current basis. Those persons supporting B.I.G. goals and objectives should submit their names to be advised of B.I.G. area-wide activities and program efforts.

The Board consists of:

I.G. officers and immediate past president (the president serves as chair of the Executive Board)
Standing committee chairs
Selected key leaders
Selected U.S.D.A. and other agricultural agency personnel
The coordinator and secretary and county Extension agents from the same counties as the B.I.G. officers and standing committee chairs/co-chairs will serve as “ex officio” members

Scholarship Program

The Blackland Income Growth awards twelve scholarships to outstanding 4-H members in Blackland counties. There are ten $1,000 scholarships and two $1,500 scholarships that were presented at the annual B.I.G. luncheon. The two $1,500 scholarships are awarded to an applicant planning to study agribusiness.