Dietrich farming family recognized for over 100 years in Floyd County

  • AG RECOGNITION Aaron and Jolee Dietrich, who farm in the Providence community, were among farming and ranching families honored earlier this month with a presentation by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller (left). | COURTESY PHOTO
    AG RECOGNITION Aaron and Jolee Dietrich, who farm in the Providence community, were among farming and ranching families honored earlier this month with a presentation by Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller (left). | COURTESY PHOTO
  • LAND HERITAGE The Dietrichs were among those honored Oct. 16 at the 51st Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony. Commissioner Miller was joined by Texas Department of Agriculture brand ambassadors, television personalities Bob and Kelli Phillips as masters of ceremonies, legendary Pro Rodeo announcer Terry Starnes, and renowned Cowboy poet and entertainer Red Steagall, whose wit and musicianship added to the celebration. | COURTESY PHOTOS
    LAND HERITAGE The Dietrichs were among those honored Oct. 16 at the 51st Annual Family Land Heritage (FLH) ceremony. Commissioner Miller was joined by Texas Department of Agriculture brand ambassadors, television personalities Bob and Kelli Phillips as masters of ceremonies, legendary Pro Rodeo announcer Terry Starnes, and renowned Cowboy poet and entertainer Red Steagall, whose wit and musicianship added to the celebration. | COURTESY PHOTOS
  • Dietrich farming family recognized for over 100 years in Floyd County
    Dietrich farming family recognized for over 100 years in Floyd County

    Among the 68 farms and ranches statewide that were recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Family Land Heritage Program Oct. 16, the Dietrich family of Floyd County’s Providence community joined the ranks of family agricultural enterprises that have earned this distinction since 1974.

    “For 51 years, this program has celebrated the unshakable commitment of Texas landowners who’ve worked …