“The first place winner in the Red Angus Lightweight Division winner is DJ!” Is this real, or is this a dream? Standing in the middle of Reliant Stadium speechless was me a 16-year-old kid whose dreams had just become a reality. My hard work throughout the year had finally paid off not only because of the prize that was awarded to me but also because of the fact that the year long debate with my Ag teacher about how bad raising a grass fed show animal could be was finally able to be put to rest. This was a major victory for me due to the significance of being able to raise a healthy show steer; without the use of any hormones, or supplements. This experience taught me that you don’t always have to follow the standard routine in order to be
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I knew this information based on an economics research project about grass fed cattle, and the profit margin associated with raising this type of cattle. Two years ago I became more involved with Agriculture by joining FFA. I became deeply interested due to my love and passion for money, and Cattle. Not coming from a farm background I thought I wouldn’t have a chance in agriculture; I was proved wrong though because one can easily adapt to a new concept. My close knit relationship with agriculture within the past few years has impacted my life in various ways; throughout many personal experiences, that I have had within the last four to five years. Agriculture has made me think more in depth with how I approach situations; also it has made me think about more things than just dollar signs. The biggest Agricultural Experience without a doubt that had the biggest personal impact on me, would be my decision to Naturally Feed my show cattle. Throughout my time in 4-H and FFA I always wanted to know how could I possibly compete at a level with all of the other experienced competitors that I often times faced, as I traveled
I knew this information based on an economics research project about grass fed cattle, and the profit margin associated with raising this type of cattle. Two years ago I became more involved with Agriculture by joining FFA. I became deeply interested due to my love and passion for money, and Cattle. Not coming from a farm background I thought I wouldn’t have a chance in agriculture; I was proved wrong though because one can easily adapt to a new concept. My close knit relationship with agriculture within the past few years has impacted my life in various ways; throughout many personal experiences, that I have had within the last four to five years. Agriculture has made me think more in depth with how I approach situations; also it has made me think about more things than just dollar signs. The biggest Agricultural Experience without a doubt that had the biggest personal impact on me, would be my decision to Naturally Feed my show cattle. Throughout my time in 4-H and FFA I always wanted to know how could I possibly compete at a level with all of the other experienced competitors that I often times faced, as I traveled