went to two sales a year, and by 2018 they were moving enough cattle that they felt like the traditional sale of private treaty was the way to go. Today, Clark Show Cattle runs 75 cows and 20-25 donors producing Maine- Anjou/Maine Influence, Angus, Chi, Simmental, and Herefords they also help manage 125 Maine Influence cows with Andrea's mother and father. They sell cattle private treaty year-round, consisting of 100-125 female and a select group of steers annually. According to Jeremy, the Clark family is involved in this great industry mainly because of the people and the environment surrounding it. It is also all that they have ever known. “We love watching young people achieve their goals and helping them do so as well as working with other operations around the country,” he says. “There is no better way for you to grow up than through a junior organization. They learn so many things to set them up for success in life regardless of their chosen occupation.” The Clark’s goal is to work with families who have the same desire and passion for the industry as they do. No matter what level they are trying to compete at. A lot of them become more like family. They are grateful for everyone that has helped them throughout their journey and acknowledge there are too many people
to thank. However, they did especially want to thank their parents for believing in them and helping them through everything when times were tough. The people Jeremy worked for over the years that allowed him to develop his skill set and eye for cattle. He has tried to pass these on to those that work for the family throughout the years. Some of these people are now the most talented young people in the industry and are following their own paths: Sam Wallace, Matt Loggins, Garrett Cloud, Spencer Miller, Trenton Tosh, Daniel Lackie, Colby Wilson, Ross Wingert, and Riley Godwin. Our mentors, friends, or partners within the industry that have helped us extensively; Kirk Roecker, Jirl Buck, Mark Williams, Matt Scasta, Ethan Moore, Terry Milam, Jo Perryman, Jacob Moore, Frank Jackson, and Ernie Wallace. “We wouldn’t be where we are today without them. We couldn’t
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