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HONORING SENIORS
PRESER VING OUR
AGRICULTURE HERITAGE
by Kirby Phillips
he Bayer Museum of and agriculturists who have devoted We are open to the public every
Agriculture is a non-profit their lives to the industry. Other Tuesday through Saturday (aside
Tagriculture heritage and volunteers are individuals who from holidays) and are always
history museum in Lubbock, want to get more involved in looking for individuals who would
Texas. Located in scenic Mackenzie agriculture and meet people. like to volunteer.
Park, this museum highlights the The museum is a great place
history of American agriculture and to do both. The museum also has a large
farming with specific regard to crop membership base with annual
production on the South Plains. Our volunteers get the chance to member events, which all volunteers
give tours and information to our are invited to and encouraged to
As the museum is a non-profit run visitors and in return, learn attend. If you are looking for a
by a small staff, our volunteers are volunteer opportunity in a fun and
a crucial and valuable part of this about them. We have had visitors interactive place, please consider the
museum and its success. Some of from all 50 states and countless Bayer Museum of Agriculture. We
our volunteers are retired farmers countries across the globe. would love to have you.
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