A few years ago I had no idea what “showing livestock” meant and now here I am posting a few photos (and a short slide show) of a livestock show taken by my friend Ryan Goodman of Agriculture Proud. I went to my first livestock show a few years ago…. it is amazing how much can be learned by going to one.
For instance, I had no idea how much these folks would be studying health, nutrition, handling, and what really results from the livestock beings judged — aka meat! As Ryan explained in a post on youth livestock skills competitions:
The livestock skills competitions at numerous events provides an opportunity for youth to competitively learn more about these different subjects. I remember participating in these events during my summers as a 4-Her. It was a great motivation to keep the learning wheels turning with a subject I care more about learning than English in a classroom.
Today’s photos are by Ryan Goodman. Ryan comes from an Arkansas cattle ranching family. Since growing up on a family cow/calf and stocker-calf operation, he has spent the last several years learning about production systems across the country. A graduate of Oklahoma State, Ryan is currently in Tennessee working on a Master’s degree. He works continuously to share his story of ranch life through community outreach and social media, all while encouraging others in agriculture to do the same. Ryan’s blog updates can be found at www.AgricultureProud.com.
how great! My kids would love to live in a farm… I thank myslef for getting that thought in their heads 😉
Thank you for hosting a WW w/linky, I have mine up as well if you’d like to visit
http://www.adventuresofamilitaryfamilyof8.com/2013/03/ww-happier-times-w-linky.html
That’s awesome! If you have ANY questions, feel free to leave them here. Ryan loves answering them!
I believe your post about the first livestock show was the first time I ever ran across you on social media. I was just getting introduced to the agriculture and food world online. Never would I have thought things would change so much in 3 years or that I would end up having a tight group of friends like I do from across the country!
Glad to share these photos with you JP! If anyone has any questions about youth livestock projects, feel free to let me know.
Really? You probably wondered what planet I was from! LOL! Thanks for the photos, I love them and it seems others do too!
You are always awesome about lending your thoughts. Much appreciated.
I grew up showing dairy and swine. One of the greatest experiences of my life. Especially considering that is where I met my wife. Gotta love the fair!
Wow! That’s a great story! Hope you have a blog post about it! 😉
Isn’t it amazing what all goes into showing stock? So educational, too – and fun to watch! 🙂 Great shots!
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I was blown away! The kinds of questions I asked… I’m sure I was the primary entertainment the first time I went to a livestock show!
Great pictures! I used to show beef cattle, sheep and angora goats in 4-H…brings back memories! 🙂
🙂 I totally missed that growing up…. well, I didn’t miss it, didn’t know anyone else had it LOL! But it does look fun now.
Oh I remember well the days our family spent at the fair with our kids and their livestock. The happy days of FFA. 😉
That sounds fun! I never saw livestock at fairs as a kid… we were focused on the rides & kids! (City kids you know) Last year was my first state fair & I loved it! Wrote a post & did a video about the time. 🙂
When younger always went to state fairs participated in 4H with clothing entries. How in the world did they get the 4 pigs lined up in a row lol. I found your blog on Carrie with Children. Heres an invitation to add your blog toJapanese Gardens & Geisha Girls WW w/Linky And Bloglovin too