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The museum seeks to preserve the heritage and culture of area agricultural pioneers. The museum was established by the Lubbock County Commissioners Court, which gave Alton Burtis Brazell (1928-2016) the authority to collect machinery vital to the transformation of agriculture in West Texas. Brazell served as the Precinct 4 commissioner from 1958 to 1994. Thus far, he is the longest sitting commissioner in the history of Lubbock County.<ref name=findagrave>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159476809/alton-burtis-brazell|title=Alton Burtis Brazell|publisher=findagrave.com|accessdate=December 27, 2021}}</ref>

The museum seeks to preserve the heritage and culture of area agricultural pioneers. The museum was established by the Lubbock County Commissioners Court, which gave Alton Burtis Brazell (1928-2016) the authority to collect machinery vital to the transformation of agriculture in West Texas. Brazell served as the Precinct 4 commissioner from 1958 to 1994. Thus far, he is the longest sitting commissioner in the history of Lubbock County.<ref name=findagrave>{{cite web|url=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159476809/alton-burtis-brazell|title=Alton Burtis Brazell|publisher=findagrave.com|accessdate=December 27, 2021}}</ref>

The Bayer continues to expand and develop with interactive exhibits that allow museum patrons to visualize life as a farmer on the South Plains.<ref name=bayer>Harvesting Hope: Bayer Museum of Agriculture (hurstfs.com), accessed December 27, 2021}}</ref>

The Bayer continues to expand and develop with interactive exhibits that allow museum patrons to visualize life as a farmer on the South Plains. There are two grain silos on display.<ref name=bayer>Harvesting Hope: Bayer Museum of Agriculture (hurstfs.com), accessed December 27, 2021}}</ref>

Alton Brazell is the focus of Bob Phillips' ''Texas Country Reporter'' episode which aired on May 4, 2010. The segment shows how Brazell was essential to the development of the Bayer. Brazell's obituary describes him as "a man of integrity, credibility, spirituality and strong work ethic, a true leader".<ref name=findagrave/>

Alton Brazell is the focus of Bob Phillips' ''Texas Country Reporter'' episode which aired on May 4, 2010. The segment shows how Brazell was essential to the development of the Bayer. Brazell's obituary describes him as "a man of integrity, credibility, spirituality and strong work ethic, a true leader".<ref name=findagrave/>