I graduated in 1990...and the only thing I knew about Ag or FFA is they had a coke machine down there in the AG shop. I wasn't into cows, sows, or plows as they say. My husband on the other hand was/is the cattle person. He went to a small 1a Texas school were AG is a close second to...
This is an interesting topic. We have never been but debated going this year. Opted not to...mainly because of money, but this shows negative reputation didn't help.
Our son has 27 grand champ buckles from jackpots,county and state shows 3 division champ from houston and 1 reserve champ from houston. All from heifers...no steers yet.
As far as I know you can get other kids or parents to help walk the calves through the sift. We had some kids last year that couldn't make it to the sift in time and we ask the cattle sup. and they said it was ok.
I thought I had already replied to this, but I guess it didn't post correctly so I apologize if it is double posted...I was just wondering what the wait in line to check in is like. Is it pretty much like the heifers or is it worse? Thanks.
We are going to the Ft Worth steer show for the first time this year. Do any pros out there have any good advice, other than to stay at home! lol By the way, I really like this site....alot of interesting comments and information. Thanks in advance.