Texas Farm Bureau S.M. True, Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award
Deadline is March 1, 2017
Background:
S.M. True, Jr. (1923-2012) served as president of Texas Farm Bureau from 1982 to
1993. Mr. True was part of the " Greatest Generation" serving his country in World
War II as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot. Following his distinguished military service, Mr.
True began his farming career with his wife, Anna Jean, in Hale County near
Plainview, Texas. He produced cotton, wheat, feed grains, and beef cattle and
continued a keen interest in the farm and in agricultural issues until his death.
S.M. True, Jr. had a passion for improving the lives of his fellow farmers and
ranchers. He worked tirelessly through several organizations, but most diligently
through Farm Bureau. He had a knack for getting things done and believed that
Farm Bureau was the organization that best represented agriculture because of its
grassroots orientation.
Mr. True was an outstanding leader who inspired others to follow. He was a beacon
of optimism for farmers and ranchers--always saying agriculture's best days are yet
ahead. The TFB S.M. True, Jr. Agricultural Scholar Award is a tribute to his
leadership, positive attitude, and spirit of optimism.