The State Fair of Texas is underway and several Rockwall County 4-Hers have already competed or are preparing to compete. Thus far the following have competed:
Cade Miller - Polled Hereford Progress Steer
Cody Miller - Shorthorn Progress Steer
Kirsten Miller - Simmental Progress Steer
Madisson Laughery - Shorthorn Progress Steer, and Breeding Shorthorn Heifer
Mackelvey Thorton - Shorthorn Progress Steer
McKenzie Laughery - Hereford Market Steer and Breeding Shorthorn Heifer
Ashlyn Stembridge - Market Goat and Market Lamb
Carson Glasscock - Market Lamb
Ellee Spearman - Breeding Shorthorn Heifer
Ethan Spearman - Breeding Shorthorn Heifer
Sam Kazlow - Market Broilers
Sarah Kazlow - Market Broilers
Still to compete are:
Olivia Born - Hereford and Polled Hereford Heifers
Josh Born - Hereford Heifers
Tanner Howey - Angus and Simmental Heifers
Kaitlin Rothbauer - Simmental Heifer
These young people also spend many weekends each month enhancing their skills at "Jackpot Shows" - one day events across the state. Congratulations to each one for using their time and talents in a productive way that will help them now and in the future as they make critical decisions, work with others in stressful situations, and for those market participants - provide a quality product for many consumers.