If a Show Box Could Talk
It’s a cold February morning. It’s so cold, in fact, that you hesitate to go to the barn. Somewhat begrudgingly, you slide into your insulated ski pants, put on your...
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What to Get That Hard-To-Shop-For Livestock Enthusiast in Your Family
With Christmas just weeks away, you are probably still scrambling to finish gathering presents. I’m sure you’ve got a special person in your life that is tore up with the...
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Get in a Truck and Learn
Pack an entire family in an extended or crew cab truck. Don’t forget the cooler and snacks. Suitcases in the trailer in case it rains or snows on the way...
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The Power of the Blue Corduroy
Saturday, October 27th was my last time in my FFA jacket. That morning I woke up a little earlier. I took a little more time to curl my hair and...
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Lemons and Life
Something hit me the other day as I was driving down the road that made me really think. Someone on the radio was talking about what else you could make...
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What Not to Do During Sale Season
It’s an exciting time for producers of all ages. It’s the start of another chance for the purple and hopefully, an investment in the future of your herd. For some...
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Knowledge in Heartbreak
The beginning of the show season is always an exciting time for stock show kids and families. You buy an animal and immediately envision a bright future with them; the...
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My Best Advice
Whether you are brand new at exhibiting livestock or 3rd generation, my best advice is still the same, “Go!” If you truly want to be successful, you have got to...
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Step Up, Step Back
As I headed back to college, I had the privilege of attending a couple workshops for a campus organization that I am a part of. This organization is based upon...
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7 Stages of a Stock Show
A livestock show can elicit a variety of emotions. For a family, a crew, a group of friends or an individual it may seem like a roller coaster of feelings....
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My Favorite Show
Many exhibitors have at least one favorite show they attend each year. For me, my favorite show isn’t even one in which my family has ever exhibited. My favorite week...
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Life Lessons from the Washrack
The wash rack. It can be dirty, slippery and most of the time crowded. Have you ever thought of it as a place to learn? The things you learn in...
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Comparison is the Death of Joy
Recently, I attended the sheep show at California State Fair. Being a true sheep girl at heart, I had no problem sitting in the sweltering heat from 8 AM when...
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