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TWO YOU HAVE VERY STRONG ROOTS IN THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY. TELL US ABOUT YOUR BACKGROUND AND HOW IT IMPACTS YOUR CURRENT INVOLVEMENT? I began in 4H and FFA, my family had a small cow herd. I was very fortunate to be able to work for several top operations early in life. That’s when I began setting goals for my own operation. THREE WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOU AS A PERSON? Honestly, this list would be a long one because there are so many that have influenced me in many
FIVE WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF YOUR MOST MEMORABLE JUDGING MOMENTS? I’ve have had several very special moments with young people that I cherish but, the most memorable judging experience for me would be the Grand Champion Steer drive at the Houston Livestock Show. SIX FAMILIES MAKE SACRIFICES ALL SUMMER TO TRY TO WIN THE STATE FAIR. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE ABLE TO JUDGE THEM IN OHIO? We are involved in showing in the summertime, so I am very aware of the commitment it takes to prepare an animal for an August show. It’s a full-time job with very long hours! It may not feel like it at the time, but the hours spent in the barn with livestock and family will pay huge dividends in the future. SEVEN WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF JUDGING? Interacting with the young people and I enjoy evaluating good cattle.
different areas of my life. If I had to pick one, it would be my dad. FOUR WHAT IS THE VALUE OF RAISING KIDS IN THE
LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY? There’s nothing better than raising your children in the livestock industry, they learn responsibility, how to be a competitor, and the people that they are surrounded by are good folks.
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