A deep dive into my experience at livestock shows coming from a non-agriculture background. As a Midwesterner, agriculture is not far removed from my daily life. My dad is in the produce industry, and my family has ties to small farms in Missouri and Oklahoma. I can’t even run an errand without passing corn fields, grazing cattle or at the very least, […]
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National Western Exhibitor Uses Fresh Ideas for Traditional Contest
Tradition is an important part of the National Western Stock Show, and this year marked the 85th year for one of its longest-standing, educational traditions – the Catch-A-Calf Program. Shane Dawson participated in the 2020 Catch-A-Calf (CAC) Contest, and after nine months of feeding, caring and preparing for the Contest, she and her calf reached their […]
Arkansas Exhibitor Thankful for Boosting Friendships Through Livestock Industry
Showing livestock is something Whitney Walker takes personally. She makes it her personal responsibility to be the best exhibitor she can be while in the ring, and her personal mission to meet new people, forge friendships and help those who seek her advice. The college freshman was born into the cattle business and grew up […]
How Youth Programs Influenced One Exhibitor’s Life
Animal husbandry. Leadership. Public speaking. Compassion. Although these words might seem like a mismatched list at first glance, they are just a few of the traits that one young lady can attribute to her involvement in youth programs like 4-H and FFA. Catherine Stangl, Kingfisher, Okla., has been showing hogs competitively since she was just […]
Success Breeds Success for South Dakota Teen
Hard work, the desire to learn and a family with roots in the livestock industry have helped Chesney Effling become successful both in and out of the show ring. She’s led numerous champions to the winner’s circle at shows across the United States and represented her FFA chapter and South Dakota in national competitions for both livestock […]
California County Fair Offers Unique History and Opportunities
Summer is winding down, and school is kicking off, so here’s a pop quiz to get you to get back into classroom mode. What event lasts nearly 30 days every year and ends on July 4? Which county fair drew more than 1.5 million visitors this summer, making it the largest county fair in the […]