Wild Gene Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I just have to pump up my chest here. My son has been very busy. He has a few cattle he shows, and we just came back from the Jr. Show in Milton-Freewater, OR. He had a good show. He earned every bit of his awards. He will only show cattle we raise ourselves so it is a bit more work for him to compete against the big boys, but he was third in his class for Market Steer, Grand Champion for his Feeder Steer, and Grand Champion for his cross-bred breeding heifer. I am a very proud dad. This is something he wants to do, so while we may have to remind him, we don't have to push him. He is 13. In the auction (yes, after he spends several months washing, feeding, brushing and teaching his steers to lead like a big dog, they sell them. That is the whole point and part of the learning experience), he sold his Market Steer for $1.70/lb. If you guys ever need beef, pork, lamb, etc., I strongly suggest you look into your local 4H/FFA Livestock Shows. It is a great source for quality raised animals. The kids feed and love these animals, and do not use (at least not that I am aware of, it may even be against the rules) any hormones in their livestock. Attatched is a picture of my Son and His Feeder steer. He will Market this one in September. For some reason, he was tired this morning before school..... Have a great day. WG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoShot Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I was a County Agent and also worked with the 4-H program for 34 years. I know how much work is involved in showing livestock. Congratulations to your son on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Lord Gomer Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Very cool! I am always impressed with kids who work for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR Gunner Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Congrats to your son. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Very cool! I am always impressed with kids who work for something. Hell, I'm impressed if they just work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speculatorking Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Probably a reflection of his parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ima45dv8 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That's pretty awesome, Gene. I didn't show livestock but had friends who did (could) when I was in 4H so I have some small idea of how much work is involved. (^^^^^ that's a Root Beer, of course!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gfmun Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That is great. Congratulations to both of you. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 That is fantastic. I love it when the kids actually do something. That's a rare commodity. Well done, Dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted May 15, 2010 Author Share Posted May 15, 2010 Thanks for the kind words everyone. We are pretty lucky. To top that off, he got home from school today, showed me his certificate of membership in the National Jr. Honor Society, changed his clothes and went and hopped on the backhoe to clean ditches for a couple hours. Good kid, just hope we don't mess him up! Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3quartertime Posted May 18, 2010 Share Posted May 18, 2010 This sounds like a really cool accomplishment to me. Congrats to your boy!!! Moved to the 'accomplishments' forum to make it easier to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted May 22, 2010 Share Posted May 22, 2010 I big Congrats to both you and your son Flyin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted February 4, 2011 Author Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Here is a very late update on this Steer (the one in the picture that won Grand Champion Feeder Steer). My son continued showing him and feeding him for our local Fair. Out of over 60 cattle, he ended up winning Reserve Grand Champion. We were very pleased. I assured him, there was only one kid at the whole show that wouldn't have taken his steer, and he figured out who that was fairly quickly. The target finish weight was under 1,400 lbs., and we brought him in weighing 1,375 pounds. He sold the steer for an amazing $4.00/pound (which went directly into his cattle and college fund). At slaughter, Walley graded "Choice", and the buyers assured us he was awesome. I know it may seem a bit harsh, eating an animal that is almost like a pet, but he is raising a beef animal to be sold and eaten. That is just part of the learning experience. He is already working on his animals for next year. If I can find a good picture of Walley, I will do my best to get it posted. He was absolutely beautiful. He was rinsed and blow dried almost every day during the summer, and my son ended up knowing more about hair product than many of the ladies out there. He really busted his rear, and deserved everything he won and earned. Regards, WG Edited February 4, 2011 by Wild Gene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Truly awesome and inspiring there Gene! Congrats to yo and your son. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chbrow10 Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 That is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwana Six-Gun Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 It is good that there are still young men & women around that value quality over quantity and are willing to put out the work that that involves. You did a great job rainsing that young man. Now where do I go to get some of those steaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boz1911 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I can feel the well deserved pride in his fathers voice. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Great job I know how much effort goes into this...at $4.00 per pound..divided into the hours spent Please pass on my congratulations for a job well done! And stop and give yourself one for raising the fine young man Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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