The demographic of farmers and ranchers raising livestock has shrunk exponentially over the years. And, while showing livestock may not be everyone’s cup of tea, youth this summer and fall will rely on companies and individuals that purchase livestock to keep their small livestock enterprises in business.
Showing livestock isn’t always practical — but livestock exhibitors are learning skills far more profound than bucking hay or loading sacks of feed. They’re learning what it takes to lead and feed a growing population.