About
Walt Hagood
His Mission
Promoting Texas Agriculture
Walt Hagood is dedicated to promoting and supporting Texas agriculture. His mission is to advocate for the interests of Texas farmers and ensure the prosperity of the agricultural industry.
As a farmer himself, he understands what it takes to get the job done. Not only that, but he knows how to impact change. Working with legislators for years, he's built relationships and learned how policy works.
Walt is committed, tenacious, and determined to help. He would be open to hearing your concerns, and taking them to the next level.
Walt's heart is passionate about transparency and grass-root efforts that will launch Texas Farm Bureau to the next level.
Hear from Walt about his passion:
Our Story
A Legacy of Farming
Walt Hagood has been raising cotton, feed grains, and cattle in Hockley, Lynn, and Garza counties for 46 years.
He began farming in 1979 after a landowner chose him as his tenant, even though six other growers were interested, but he believed in the young guy.
During this time, Walt has served in numerous ways to advance the future of agriculture. His experience:
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Current Board Member of Lubbock County Farm Bureau
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Former President of Lynn/Garza County Farm Bureau
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Chaired Texas Farm Bureau Cotton Advisory Committee
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Former State Director for District II
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Subchaired on the Resolutions Committee
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Chaired Texas Farm Bureau Public Policy Committee
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Three years as Secretary/Treasure of Texas Farm Bureau
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Chaired Texas Farm Bureau Audit Committee
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2018 Graduate of Texas Farm Bureau FarmLead
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26 years on the board of a community bank
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Former school board president
During that, Walt has learned to navigate challenges, mitigate risks, finance an operation, and support his agriculture community.
Walt's heart is shown by how he's helped young farmers get started in the industry, and how he's carried himself through each stage of life.