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Staples calls on Texas ag community to help HaitiTexas With more than 2 million people in need of food and water in Haiti, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples is asking Texas producers to help the devastated country. "Texas is a state large in geography and even larger in heart and compassion," Staples said. "Texans have always responded to those in crisis, and right now, the Haitian people desperately need our assistance. Whether it's a surplus food commodity, a volunteer service or a monetary donation, I know the Texas agriculture community and citizens of Texas can find ways to mobilize resources and offer assistance." The Texas Peanut Producers Board already has responded to this call and is currently working to deliver peanut butter to Haiti. "Texas peanut farmers have long been known to step up and help others in need, as was evidenced last year when peanut butter was sent to help hurricane victims in south Texas," said Shelly Nutt, executive director of the Texas Peanut Producers Board. "Once again, peanut farmers in Texas have combined efforts with the entire U.S. peanut industry to raise more than $75,000 to purchase peanut butter for Haiti. We appreciate Commissioner Staples' leadership and encouragement in helping those in need." Agricultural organizations interested in helping Haiti can contact TDA Producer Relations Specialist Lance Williams at Lance.Williams@TexasAgriculture.gov for assistance with contacting the appropriate associations to send products to Haiti.
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