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Hardeman County is unique in that it has family businesses that have been in existence for over 100 years. While we have many that qualify the The Texas Department of Agriculture recognized two farms and/or ranches as "Century Ranches". The requirements for these are that the land in the farm or ranch must be continuously operated by the same family and its descendents for 100 years or more. This is proven via the deed of records and by other means such as probate records etc. The Lazy U Ranch is one of these "Century Ranches". Established in 1894, it has continued in the cattle business and remains so today. Although some procedures have changed, the ranches goals have always been producing the highest quality food products possible at the lowest cost. Today it is operated by Sheridan Fuqua the grand daughter of J. J. Summers, the founder who came across this area during cattle drives into Kansas. On the return trips he noticed that water was always available so he could rest his horses. This land he used later became his ranch, called the Lazy U. Today water still remains as many conservation projects have increased its availability to both wildlife and cattle. For more information contact James J. Fuqua (940) 674-2494 phone or e-mail: lazyu@worldnet.att.net or see their web pages at www.lazyu.com or www.ulazy2.com .
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