Texas Farm, LLC is located on the south side of Perryton, Texas in Ochiltree County. As you drive into Perryton from the south, you will see our Main Office building situated on the west side of US Hwy 83.
Our Feed Mill is located 5 miles west of Perryton on US Hwy 15. Texas Farm produces and delivers all of it’s own feed from this mill.
Texas Farm is always searching for new team members dedicated to livestock production and the agricultural sector. If you are a highly motivated, self-starting individual who wants to grow within the agricultural arena, Texas Farm has a place for you. Texas Farm offers a competitive benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer. With over 320 employees and continued growth, Texas Farm is the place to be.
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Education
The people of Perryton are proud of their school system, and provide the financial support to field winning sports teams and to develop fine music and academic programs. The school system includes the Frank Phillips-Perryton College, one high school, a junior high, an intermediate school and an elementary school.
Graduates from the Perryton schools have achieved distinction in such fields as medicine, science, business, education and research. The community believes that a balanced, quality education is necessary to the future success of the students who pass through the educational process.
Opportunities for continuing education are present in the form of college courses offered from Frank Phillips College - Allen Campus, located here in Perryton. This newly completed campus facility opened for the fall semester on August 22, 2005. Also, a wide variety of college courses are offered to Perryton residents through the DECANET system which transmits lectures via microwave directly from the Frank Phillips campus to local classrooms located at Perryton High School.
In addition, many add to, or complete their college training by attending on-campus classes at Panhandle State University at Goodwell, Oklahoma.
The Satellite Center in Perryton is an excellent facility that serves the educational and developmental needs of the learning disabled adults of the community.
Perryton is very proud of its medical facilities and personnel. Ochiltree General Hospital is a 65-bed facility providing a full range of inpatient services, extensive outpatients' services, durable medical equipment, women and children health services, home health/hospice services; and a community-based medical (insurance) plan just to name a few. Emergency Services include a State Certified Level 4 Trauma Center, well-trained emergency personnel, and excellent working relationship with specialists located in the larger urban centers.
Agriculture
Some populist states are becoming increasingly negative toward some types of agriculture investments such as corporate involvement. Texans have an independent spirit and focus on economics rather than social attitudes. The leadership in Texas Agriculture remain staunch supporters of free trade policies and opportunities to increase Texas competitiveness in the international marketplace.
Ochiltree County boasts 374 farmers with an average farm size of 1,588 acres. Market value per farm is $551,000 with machinery and equipment running $90,631 per farm.
NUMBER OF FARMS AND ACRES OF HARVESTED CROPLAND IN OCHILTREE COUNTY FROM 1978 THROUGH 1997.
YEAR
FARMS
ACRES
1978
334
212,118
1982
339
267,989
1987
334
214,199
1992
301
233,663
1997
229
233,892
10 YEAR PRODUCTION ESTIMATE
CORN AND GRAIN SORGHUM
1992-2001
Crop
Total Bushels*
Corn
Grain Sorghum
1,745,904,600
1,105,881,800
* Compiled from National Ag Statistics.
Animal Agriculture
The High Plains area of Texas provides many an attribute that makes animal agriculture growth attractive. This region perhaps more than any region in this country, has the longest history of large scale animal agriculture (confined animal feeding operations) operating with little or no negative impact to the environment.
After researching 5 countries and 6 states in the United States the Perryton, Texas area was selected by Texas Farm, Inc. for their Confined Animal Feeding Operation. Why Perryton, Texas? Climatic conditions blend a mix of the best elements, amount of rainfall, amount of evaporation, average wind speed, and the temperature ranges in both winter and summer. Grain supplies are plentiful and they provide competitive feedstuffs. With both dry land and irrigation possible, farmers are open to grow various varieties of grains or forages to compliment Local markets.
Long term, another advantage to animal agriculture operations in the Texas Panhandle is the significance of these operations to this region. Progressive communities are pro-active to ensure that unnecessary regulations don't burden these important businesses throughout this region. Some populist states are becoming increasingly negative toward some types of agriculture investments such as corporate involvement. Texans have an independent spirit and focus on economics rather than social attitudes. The leadership in Texas Agriculture remain staunch supporters of free trade policies and opportunities to increase Texas competitiveness in the international marketplace.
There are 50 ranches in Ochiltree County with the average ranch size being 10,000 acres. The market value per ranch is $4.5 million and machinery and equipment running $100,000 per ranch.
PERRYTON ACTIVELY SEEKING TO LOCATE DAIRY INDUSTRY
Weather/Climate - Dairy cows readily adapt to our warm days, cool nights, and low humidity. The weather and terrain are "dairy friendly". Just like us!
Land - There is an abundance of reasonable priced land!
Water - The Ogallala Aquifer provides an ample supply of underground water. Yep... we've got plenty!
Feed Availability - Alfalfa, corn, corn silage, milo, sorghum, hay, and cotton products are plentiful and competitively priced.
Better Animal Health - Dairy cows in our area show a lower incidence of mastitis or other animal health problems because the humidity is lower.
Pro-Agribusiness Environment - Support of the dairy industry and agriculturally related business is strong. The Perryton Community Development Corporation understands the agriculture-based economy and provides incentives for Job creation.
Environmental Permitting - The Perryton Community Development Corporation will personally walk your environmental permits through the permitting process.
Market for Milk - As the cheese-making industry expands to the Southwest, the demand for milk also increases
Lower Cost of Doing Business - Lower building cost and overall operating cost mean higher profits.
Higher Production - Our cows consistently receive high marks in "production per cow". While most other dairy states are showing no growth or a decline in total milk production, we are still posting a modest but consistent increase.
Retail
There are so many reasons that people come from all over the Panhandle to shop Perryton, Texas! The Retail Trade Council of the Perryton-Ochiltree Chamber of Commerce has developed Perryton as a regional trade center with over 200 specialty shops, restaurants and service related businesses. Perryton has some of the finest clothing, antique, specialty and gift shops, as well as electronics, appliances, automobiles, hardware and much, much more. Perryton is proud of the recent million dollar downtown renovation that shows the progressive attitude of the community.
Visit Perryton and you'll experience the unmistakable warm hospitality that comes from the people you'll meet. It's known as the "Star Treatment" and you'll find it right here in the "City on the Move", Perryton, Texas.
The City of Perryton, in partnership with the Texas Department of Transportation, completed a $1.2 million Main Street Enhancement Project. Funded through the Texas Statewide Enhancement Program, the City and local merchants, this facelift brought an already healthy downtown business climate to exciting new levels. The new full width brick sidewalks, decorative street and pedestrian light fixtures, ornamental trees, and visitor center restroom facility created a warm and inviting atmosphere for all.
A city council-manager form of government oversees the operations of the city, while the commissioners court supervises county operations. Cooperation between these two governmental entities is good and this climate of cooperation helps provide for excellent law enforcement, fire protection for both city and rural residents, and two ambulances staffed by trained personnel.
The police department employs 15 full-time individuals, there are 7 full-time fire department personnel and 15 volunteers. Other law enforcement includes the Ochiltree County Sheriff's Office.
Location
Ochiltree County is located in the extreme northeastern Texas Panhandle, seven miles from the Oklahoma state line on the north and 56 miles on the eastern side, and is distinguished as the northernmost county seat in Texas. The northwestern two-thirds of Ochiltree County is located in the High Plains Region of the Great Plains and the southeastern third falls in the Rolling Plains Region of the North Central Plains.
Ochiltree County is located in the Great Wheat Belt of the southwest and includes both farm and grazing land underlaid by deposits of oil and gas in the rich Anadarko Basin. A part of the northern Texas Panhandle, the county is part of the treeless area extending from western Kansas, Oklahoma, and northern Texas to near the Rocky Mountains.
Land elevation averages 2,942 feet. Perryton, the County Seat of Ochiltree County situated in the north central portion of the county, 116 miles northeast of Amarillo, 398 miles northwest of Dallas, and 374 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
Ochiltree County has a dry steppe climate with mild winters. Rainfall occurs most frequently in the form of thundershowers; monthly and annual amounts are variable: Thundershower activity reaches its peak late in spring and early in summer.
Winds are strongest during intense thunderstorms, but these are of short duration. Continuous winds occur during March and April; these are associated with strong low-pressure centers.
The average length of the growing season (freeze-free period) is 191 days. The average date of the last freeze is April 18; the average date of the first freeze is October 26.
Average Weather in Perryton, Texas
Based on data reported by over 4,0000 weather stations
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Average Temperature (0° F)
31.8
36.8
44.5
53.4
62.8
72.6
78.1
76.5
68.4
57.1
43.1
33.9
High Temperature(0° F)
45.1
50.8
58.8
68.2
76.0
85.7
91.4
89.4
81.7
71.5
56.7
46.8
Low Temperature(0° F)
18.4
22.8
30.2
38.6
49.6
59.4
64.8
63.5
55.0
42.7
29.4
21.0
Precipitation (inches)
0.5
0.6
1.7
1.8
3.3
3.0
2.7
2.2
1.9
1.4
1.1
0.7
Normal Climate around Perryton, Texas
Based on data reported by main weather stations
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Days with precip.
5
5
6
6
9
9
8
8
6
5
4
4
Wind speed (mph)
13.1
13.8
15.2
15.2
14.3
13.8
12.7
12.0
12.9
13.0
13.2
13.0
Morning humidity (%)
74
74
73
73
79
79
75
78
79
75
76
74
Afternoon humidity (%)
58
56
51
48
53
52
49
52
53
50
54
57
Sunshine (%)
67
66
68
70
69
76
79
78
73
73
68
65
Days clear of clouds
12
9
10
10
10
12
13
14
14
16
13
12
Partly Cloudy Days
7
7
8
9
10
11
12
10
7
7
7
7
Cloudy Days
12
11
13
11
11
7
6
7
9
9
10
11
Snowfall (in.)
4.3
3.6
3.6
0.6
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.2
1.9
3.2
Recreation
Our eighteen-hole municipal golf course, lighted tennis courts, municipal swimming pool, and other recreation activities are all available for use by guests of the city.
Wolf Creek Park and Lake Fryer, located seventeen miles southeast of Perryton, is one of the finest family recreation centers in the Panhandle. Swimming, fishing, boating, skiing, camping or just a lazy afternoon under the spreading hardwood trees, the park has something to offer everyone.
Perryton is served by a county operated airport located 3 miles east of the city. Suitable for public or corporate aircraft, the airport is comprised of a 5,000 ft., north/south, lighted runway, which can be microphone controlled by the pilot of an incoming aircraft. Fuel and service are available for all types of aircraft. For international service, the Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport is 2 hours away and includes American Eagle, Continental Express, Great Lakes Aviation, and Southwest Airlines.
Perryton is also served by the Southwestern Railroad, Continental Trailways Buslines, United Parcel Service, and four freight lines. U.S. Highway 83, which connects Canada to Mexico passes through Perryton, as does Texas Highway 15, which provides connections to other major routes.
The City of Perryton is the only provider of gas, water, sewage and solid waste disposal service in the city.
Water: The city obtains all of its water from deep wells which pump from the Ogallala aquifer. The City of Perryton has acquired extensive underground water rights which will provide at least a 90 year supply of water assuming a moderate sustained population growth. Water from the Ogallala aquifer is of excellent quality with low chloride content. It has no organic contaminants. Surplus plant capacity can provide at least 500,000 gal/day for the client on a continuous basis.
Cost: $1.68 per 1,000 gallons (rates established by Perryton City Council).
4 unit minimum ($7.60)
Gas: The city owns and operates the gas distributions system in the city. In addition to a guaranteed supply from West Texas Gas Company, the city emergency gas availability from Northern Natural Gas Co. Gas sold by the city has a energy value of 1,050 BTU/CF.
Cost: Current cost to the customer is $6.89/MCF Average.
3 unit minimum ($20.67)
Sewage: The city operates its own sewage system, and can treat any domestic or commercial waste stream. Currently, plans are underway to construct a new treatment facility capable of producing higher quality effluent while providing services to light industrial customers. The city can accommodate all effluent from the client's plant assuming the quality of the wastewater is as described in the solicitation for proposals.
Cost: Current cost of sewage service is $0.20/1000 gallons of water used.
Residential - $8.50 minimum/$10.10 maximum.
Commercial - $10.50 minimum
Trash: Two tips per week
Cost:
Residential - $13.00
Commercial - $17.00
Electric:
XCEL ENERGY is an efficient low-cost producer of electricity. The company has one of the lowest industrial rates of any investor owned utility in Texas, Oklahoma; and New Mexico.
Xcel has a rate history of lowering rates over the past ten-year period. Xcel has been effective in lowering its expense for fuel used in power plants by aggressively monitoring and negotiating fuel prices. Xcel ranks as the ninth most successful among the 100 largest investor-owned utilities in terms of the fuel efficiency of its plants. These factors, along with low operation, maintenance and construction costs, contribute to Xcel's continuing effort to provide customers with competitive rates. Rate sheets are available upon request.
Xcel Energy's management philosophy is directed toward maintaining its high service - low cost position. Electrical World magazine honored Xcel with its 1991 James H. McGraw Award for management and leadership. The magazine attributed these achievements to "dynamic conservatism" and "pioneering efforts". Electrical World particularly noted the company's outstanding level of customer satisfaction, excellent debt coverage and innovative environmental developments as well as cooperative economic development efforts.
Xcel Energy will do a rate comparison of your present facility. All we need is a copy of your previous twelve months' electric bill.
Large Power Demand Charge: $5.15/kW of Demand Determined during any 15 minute period during the month.
Energy Charge as follows per block rate:
First 200 kWh/kW .06762
Next 200 kWh/kW .05649
Over 400 kWh/kW .04556
Power Cost Recovery Factor: Currently a negative factor.
3% discount of demand and energy for delivery of primary voltage (>7200 volts)
North Plains Electric Cooperative has a larger than average amount of three phase distribution in its seven county service territory when compared to similar utilities nationwide. The current large power rate is quite attractive compared to National ($0.06112/kWh) and Texas ($0.05983/kWh) industrial averages. The rising cost of petroleum currently makes electric power a more cost-effective alternative.
Sheryl
Petroleum
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