Persuasive Speech : The Experience Of A Cattle Cleaner

Showing goats has been apart of my life for about four years. It all started when my mom asked me if I wanted to show goats and I immediately said yes! Ever since, showing has impacted my life in many ways and has taught me many life skills that will follow me forever. But what really does showing mean to me? Showing is something I really love and will do for as long as I can till I graduate high school. It has taught me, its not all about the buckles or banners. It’s about hard work and the fun you have put into it. Showing animals has brought me out of my shell and I have made many friends along the way. I have grown in my FFA chapter and my 4-H club. The friendships will last forever and its amazing how many friendships bonds I have made just because we have common interest and that we show the same animals. Showing is something I’ve also really been into and something every year I succeed in by learning new skills. This past season I won showman ship at the county show. I was super excited because I won my first buckle and

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

This is my first year showing an animal at the fair ,but I am excited to continue growing with the many experiences to come in the following years. I have gained knowledge from how to properly fit and groom in addition to learning about responsibility, time management, public speaking, and keeping records of my expenses , hours and income. On top of that, I also learned volumes about how the FFA works and what its real purpose is. The FFA isn’t

Dr. Dickerson explained what the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo means to him, “It means networking. It means leading. It means legacy. It means that there is so much more involved that just some money we receive. It seems like it’s a lifelong experience with all of

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

I was in seventh grade when I first started goat tying. It was my first year of 4-h and I was really nervous. My mom had taught me the basics of goat tying and then after I got the hang of that I had Kris Birkeland, Sidni’s mom, help me with more advanced stuff.

Since I was a little girl I had been helping my grandma in her garden. My grandma had eleven grandchildren and was the youngest. I’m not exactly sure why I was one the

The city of Chicago has been displayed as a dangerous city in which all residents are affiliated with drugs, gangs, and misconduct of firearms. Whether someone fits into this stereotype or not, is normally based on their surroundings and their interactions with others. Growing up in Gage Park, named one of the worst neighborhoods, falling into this stereotype and becoming affiliated with drugs, guns, and gangs, would not be too hard for someone to do. However, I have lived in Gage Park my whole life and have not fallen into the status quo. I have had family members and friends fall into this realm of unpleasantness and watching them become another wrong kind of statistic is upsetting. I have been faced with the decision of continuing to have

As the 56th Annual Henderson County Livestock Show [HCLS] rolled around the corner this year, I was not expecting to have the honor of becoming

During the first marking period, what I learned in AP Calculus is how important it is to remember functions and certain formulas or standards such as slope, the Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT), Limits, Instantaneous rate, Intermediate form, Zeros, etc. Thanks to this, I’ve learned that standards aren’t as hard as I used to remember, from my time in Geometry Honors, rather they are easier to understand whenever I take notes on whatever I can’t remember or I’m having trouble with at the moment. My grade for this marking is somewhat higher than I expected, meaning as a Math student its possible to obtain a higher grade if I actually attempted the homework, I only look at it and attempt like one or two problems sometimes even none. What’s been

Today, Times Square Church embarks on a 3-day fasting and prayer for the teenagers and youths of this generation. And what a time it is for us to come together as a body to pray. The devil has been roaming about targeting teens and youths, and it's time to stop him in his tracks. All too often, we are busy focusing on other things that we turn a blind eye to what the devil is doing in the lives of some of our young ones.

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.)

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 example, using a leftover coffee can for loose nails or screws, or even washing and reusing a plastic zip-loc bag instead of throwing it in the garbage. Thrift shopping is a way of reusing someone else’s unwanted goods. As I spoke about in an earlier speech about thrifting, I included many locations and ways to thrift, also the benefits to the shopper and the donator. One place in particular was shopping at the local boys and girls club. I personally shop there, keeping my eyes open for a good deal. For example, the pair of jeans that I am wearing today was purchased from this store just a few months ago. I paid only $8.00 for this pair of Lucky Jeans and according to buckle.com, a retailer for lucky jeans the retail price is $99.00 that is a savings to me of $91.00.I am not the type to worry about name brands, but quality usually does cost more. If I can get a quality pair of jeans at a fraction on the price, I am glad to shop at the thrift store. I am thankful to the person that made the donation of the lucky jeans and they can benefit from that donation. According to the IRS webpage, IRS. Gov it explains that an individual can donate items like clothing, household furniture and furnishings, a car or boat, even taxidermy. The donations are appraised, by the donator, and recorded. At the time of filing taxes if the donation equals at least $500 for the year, the donator may take advantage of the

We bred our ewes with a Suffolk ram in the 3rd week of August on a 1 acre pasture. We hope in the future to expand the pasture to 4 acres. 3 years ago my dad put up a 50x45 foot pole barn and seeded a 1 acre pasture. We were then able to bring our flock of sheep to our home. This has given me way more experience with the sheep. I do the daily chores, help tag, vaccinate, castrate and tail, help with lambing, clip hooves, and help shear. I also kept track of ewes the buck chalked, dates ewes lambed, weights of the lambs, and overall health of the flock. I am really enjoying having this responsibility.