Hey Sure Champ Fans! I’m Lauren Barker and I am the Sure Champ Public Relations Intern for the summer. I’m from Monticello, Iowa, a small town in eastern Iowa where my family owns a small registered Angus herd, R&C Angus. I have been active in the agriculture industry since I was young. Right from the […]
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8 Reasons Why Ag Careers are in Demand
8 Reasons Why Ag Careers are in Demand Employers struggle to find qualified candidates By Agcareers.com While agriculture is a multi-billion dollar industry that directly affects everyone in the world each day, employers still struggle to find candidates that are enthusiastic about the industry and need. According to USDA “between 2010 and 2015 there will […]
Women Who Make It Work
By, Mollie Lastovica There’s nothing quite like motherhood. No matter the lady, moms just have a tendency to double as heroes – balancing everything perfectly to keep their families on track daily without skipping a beat. Stock show moms are in a class of their own, not only managing day-to-day routines, chores and activities, but […]
Asking Questions Doesn’t Make You a Fool…
By, Jackie Lackey The Chinese Proverb reads, “He who asks a questions remains a fool for five minutes. He who does not ask remains a fool forever.” This concept, however, can be difficult for a generation who has been rewarded for answering questions correctly rather than asking the right questions (thank you standardized testing). It’s […]
Mark That Card: Breeding Ewe Class Results
Breeding Ewes Official Results Provided by, Ben Williams, Hutchinson Community College 1-3-4-2 Cuts: 2-2-5 My ranking of the wether dams is 1342. I initially find a challenging, yet incredibly high quality trio of sheep with unique production strengths. Ultimately, I land on the overwhelming presence and look of 1 to win. The sheep who is the […]
Jr. Spotlight: Vivienne Hasenbeck
Vivienne Hasenbeck is an impressive, young lady with an extensive resume and big dreams. She is a senior at Elgin High School and is currently running for State FFA Officer in Oklahoma and preparing for a new adventure as a freshman at Oklahoma State University. Thanks to encouragement from her Grandma Jo, Vivienne has developed […]