WHAT/WHO HAS BEEN INFLUENTIAL TO GET YOU WHERE YOU ARE TODAY?
Very honestly, a list too long to mention. From an early age I spent a lot of time just listening and gathering ideas, to my family that supported the idea of this growing and going forward with a plan, to all the people, crews, and operations I got a shot to be involved with, to now all of the great people who have worked alongside of us continue to be influential to me. ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE… Enjoy the ride. This business can be a lot of fun, very rewarding and you can learn a lot. It also can be defeating, stressful and get you down at times. But with hard work, effort, dedication and a good team surrounding you, it can be the best industry in the world. Soak it up, embrace it and enjoy the great people you meet throughout. They will all play a role one way or another making you successful.
WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? I grew up in eastern Pennsylvania and honestly grew up showing horses. I didn’t purchase my first show heifer until I was 15 in 1999. Developed a small group of cows purchasing show heifers until I relocated to Hagerstown, IN with about 25 head 17 years ago. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT INVOLVEMENT IN THE INDUSTRY? I currently own and operate Schaeffer Show Cattle with my wife Emily, Sons Braylen and Colyer, my parents and the best crew you could ask for. We run 300 multi breed cows with a heavy focus on our youth and 4-H show heifer market, extensive genetic sales and a select group in our bull battery for semen sales. WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS/PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? I am just trying to raise, generate, and create the best livestock and genetics we possibly can that allow our customers and families the best shot at success. That allows for the most important goal; and that is furthering and developing the young people through our program to be successful. THE SHOWTIMES WELCOMES TIM SCHAEFFER TO OUR HALL OF FAME!
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