I took three children -- my two grandsons and their Chicago cousin -- into the show ring yesterday at the Huron Community Fair. Together we presented the Grand Champion Pen of Lambs trophy to Ashley Glaza.
With wood shavings at our feet, the bleating of the lambs, and the parade of 4H and FFA kids showing their sheep, it was a day to think about where meat comes from and how lambs are raised. These kids can tell you about rate of gain and alfalfa and body contour. They know about feeding twice a day. They know how to exercise and train a lamb.
My company, Graywood Designs, has presented the trophy for Grand Champion Pen for quite a few years now. It's an honor and pleasure to support the future of agriculture. Plus, its fun to be with these kids year after year.
In this photo: Left to right, Ashley's helper, Max Clark, Ashley Glaza, Wanda Eichler, Sophia Clark (the Chicago cousin), Finn Clark.
Previous post: Presenting the Lamb Trophy -- 2008
Photo by Ed Eichler
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