Our final stop took us to the Texas Department of Agriculture where we met with various members of TDA and Texas Animal Health Comission. Thanks to Sarah Riggins for getting this group of industry professionals together! Sarah is the state marketing coordinator for food for the Go Texan program through TDA. Also present were the Director of Government Affairs for TDA, The Advisor for Policy and Special Projects from TDA, The Deputy Assistant Comissioner for Pesticide Programs, and the Director of Public Information from the Texas Animal Health Commission. What a FANTASTIC group to work with and learn from!

All in all, our kids did a great job explaining the issue of food safety legislation and learned copious amounts from all the industry and political professionals we met with throughout the year and today. Additionally, they represented Bridgeport extremely well in Austin. Only a little time left for a few parting pictures and then we hit the road for Huntsville!

Tomorrow we will speak in the semi-finals. If we are in the top 5, we will advance to the finals! Thanks to everyone around the country, state, and back home in Bridgeport and Wise county for your support. We will keep you updated on our progress!