own set of challenges and hurdles to overcome. Along the way though many people lent a helping hand and knowledge, among them were Wade and Kaylene Rodgers and the Dorsey family. One pivotal moment for the path of their operation was purchasing a donor cow in partnership with the Stone family. That partnership marked another step in the operation's early growth. Today, Colton handles much of the business side of the operation, while Dalton oversees the day- to-day management of the cattle. Together, they share in decision making in every part of the program. Dalton’s girlfriend, Tatum Swink has also become an important part of the operation. Raised in Perkins, Oklahoma, she grew up active in 4-H and livestock projects before attending Oklahoma State University. Today, she serves as Director of Activities for the North American Limousin Foundation, bringing valuable industry perspective and a strong connection to junior exhibitors to the operation.
Lind Show Cattle has been truly blessed to enjoy success in recent years, including the Grand Champion Market Steer at the 2024 Ohio State Fair, Reserve Grand Champion at the Ohio State Fair in 2025 and Reserve Supreme Champion Purebred Heifer at the 2024 Oklahoma Youth Expo. These moments have meant a great deal to the whole family, however as the years have passed by the most rewarding part has never been the banners. It's been seeing young people learn the very same lessons they did growing up and building relationships with some of the very best people in this business. While the operation has considerably changed over the years since the boys were growing up, the values behind it remain much the same: hard work, accountability, and showing up every day even when things don’t go as planned. As Luke’s father Ed often said and as holds especially true in the agriculture business, “If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.” ●
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