County Show Observation

I raised commercial heifers and steers for several years, some being successful and some not as much. But all those years and activites ago, I never imagined I would be have taken on the challenges and leadership roles I have been audacious enough to face. The National FFA Organization is my most prideful youth-led organization I am apart of. I entered the FFA under the Diboll FFA Chapter my freshman year and am thankful for all of the opportunities and experiences I have received. Every year I have participated in different competitions that have developed my leadership skills and will help me in my future for career and life success. I also am an exhibitor in major and county livestock shows. I grew up raising cattle for the local county fair every year and it has been something I have truly loved to do. I have shown heifers and steers throughout my FFA career leaving with a banner almost every year. After so many years of competing and getting my name out, this is what I am mostly known for in my local show and

Ever since forty plus years ago Agriculturalists have shown a variety of show cattle and ran ranches with them. I showed cattle for a few years throughout my FFA experience. Cattle have played a huge role in our society feeding families and other people who reside in this world. Their effect on human culture is something that we take much pride in when raising our cattle whether it is for companion or meat products. Previous cattle showman know and strive to achieve the ultimate goal: winning grand champion. This reward is earned by having the best show calf in the ring to the judge’s perspective. In order to reach this goal, the exhibitor must use proper feeding methods and show technique. (Insert thesis here.)

Have you ever wanted a pet that was intelligent, adorable, affordable, and healthy? They are pigs! One reason, their food is

When the pigs gain power they start to organize committees throughout the farm. They also position the animals for labor work and basically act as a congress. This allows them to be passive making others do all of the work. They have a wide variety of knowledge to brainwash the animals into thinking the

Although there is a lot that goes into showing and raising livestock, specifically show pigs, it is one of the most fun experiences that a person could have! When you think of raising pigs, most people wouldn’t think about all of the time, money, and equipment that are needed for this project, but in the end, all of that will pay off. Before deciding to join the “show pig world”, you should consider picking out that perfect hog, taking proper care of your pig, and showing your pig properly at the county fair or jackpot show!

Is it humane to show at the county fair? Is it worse that kids in 4-H are making money for showing off projects that are actually animals with their own rights to live free? It is not inhumane for kids to show and sell animals at the county fair because those kids are learning what farming is like in that aspect. They are also working with those animals for very long periods of time to get them to learn to do what the child wants them to do. The animals are also known as projects because the kids are doing book work and learning about the animal as a learning tool. The money the kids make from showing and selling these animals is just a reward for all of the hard work these kids put into teaching the animals to do what the kids want them to do. It is also to try to get them to stay in 4-H because as long as they are in 4-H or FFA the kids are learning to work and become productive citizens later in life.

was named after Peter Hansborough Bell, who was born in Virginia in 1812 and passed away in

In 1819, Oregon was claimed by Russia, Spain, Great Britain, and the United States. Later, Spain and Russia gave up their claims, which left Britain and the U.S. to agree to a “joint occupation” of Oregon. Oregon was discovered during the Lewis and Clark expedition, but the route that they took to Oregon was too dangerous. In 1824, Jedediah Smith found a better way called the South Pass to get to Oregon. As a result, missionaries who made converts along the way traveled to Oregon. In 1843, the missionary’s reports had inspired about 1000 settlers to head to Oregon.

By purchasing a Charolais heifer it opens up many opportunities for multiple different shows I have not participated in before. One main show I have never gone to is the Texas Junior Charolais show and the Charolais National Show. If I get the opportunity to attend I hope to meet new breeders and talk to them about the Charolais breed and what I should breed my heifer to. I’m excited to get the opportunity to attend these new shows so I can meet new people and experience new events. Most of all I want to learn more about the breed to further my knowledge about the Charolais

We have seen piglets and rabbits for sale on occasion. Puppies and kittens looking for homes. Sometimes pet rescue groups bring their special pets as well. And parrotlets, a very small parrot about the size of a parakeet, have made an appearance. The market has something for everyone. Please, come and find out for

We then reimplant them and take them off the halters until a few weeks before a show. When they are off the halters we check on them daily. In the summer, we tie up our steers, and walk them 3 times a day to water. We also give them a rinse each evening to help keep them cool. Over the years I have won Rate of Gain, Class Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, and Grand Champion with my steers. But, Livestock is not all I have done in 4-H. I have also tried a few general projects. My favorite general project has been my sports fishing project. My first year showing this project I created a soda can casting device to help me practice my casting, I then recorded my improvements as I practiced. My second year I built a fish habitat for our farm pond. I used old plastic culverts, stainless steel cables, and clamps. To build the habitat I used fifteen gallon drums attached to the top, and to keep it from floating to the top I attached concrete stepping stones to the bottom. To show the project I created a poster and was chosen to go to the Illinois State Fair to represent my county. All of my projects have taught me responsibility and have helped me improve my public presentation

The county commission is pretty neat. They decide what our taxes go towards and try to improve our lives as citizens of West Virginia. Also they give us parks and parks are good for tag. Most of the money goes towards public works projects and keeping the capitol in good condition. But what does my county commission do for me?

Dickinson County is named in honor of Daniel S Dickinson, a lawyer and a senator. It is the third county east of the South Dakota boundary. Jackson county, Emmet county, clay county and Osceola county bound Dickinson county on the north, east south and west respectively. Lt has a district rectangular shape of area 376 square miles.

Showing steers is not as easy as some may think. You now see that there are many steps in preparing a show steer. Although, cattle aren’t easy to maintain they teach you responsibility and allow you to love them just as you love any other pet. Cattle have made a lasting impact in my life and I hope that they can make a lasting impact in yours as well.

For the past 9 years I have shown 15 market lambs, a pig, and multiple heifers all at the Racine County Fair. Just last year I won grand champion carcass lamb on a 103 pound lamb. I want to show breeding stock sheep. In the future I want to show breeding stock at the Wisconsin State Fair and/or market lamb. I also want to buy a purebred, registered Suffolk ewe(s) and a purebred Targhee ram. I think that it would be nice to raise a different breed of sheep to have and show, because I could broaden my horizons on raising sheep by receiving and having better ewes to