WT Ag Day, Honoring NPGCD Director Harold Grall

Posted August 29, 2025

A celebration of agriculture in the Texas Panhandle, along with the area’s largest single-day fundraiser, is set to take place on September 6. At this event, students will receive over $1 million in scholarships. The reception will also honor this year’s recipients of the First Choice Award and the Graduate of Distinction.

Honorees

The following Graduates of Distinction will be recognized:

Harold Grall: A 1979 graduate, farmer, and well-known resident of Dumas.
Marcel Fischbacher: A 1984 graduate and a dedicated Texas A&M AgriLife extension agent.
Ben Weinheimer: A 1994 graduate and the president and CEO of the Texas Cattle Feeders Association.

The Graduate of Distinction Award honors WT Ag alumni who have demonstrated success and made significant contributions to their fields. These individuals have also supported WT Ag through leadership, financial contributions, and advocacy in their professions and communities.

For more information, check out the WTAMU article.