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Visits to state fair offers experiences beyond the show BY DELANEY BARBER EASTERN IOWA FARMER There is definitely something special about pulling into the Iowa State Fairgrounds with a fully loaded truck and trailer in the middle of an August afternoon a couple of days before the fair starts and seeing so many familiar faces from years before. I joined the family tradition of showing dairy cattle at the age of five and continue to look forward to it as a high school student. My family and I raise and exhibit a mix of Ayrshire, Jersey, and Holstein dairy cattle that we work with for many months prior to the fair to get them show-ready. All this work creates much anticipation and hopes that you’ve done enough to be competitive in the show ring. This year, pulling in through the fairground gates past the youth inn and to the dairy barn, was no different. I was both nervous and excited about what the rest of the week would bring. One of the unique experiences my siblings and I have had at the Iowa State Fair comes from arriving a few days prior to its opening to the public. Even with having to help set up our area and clip off all the cattle, we are still able to experience the fair before it becomes crowded on opening day. After chores are done in the morning, CUSTOM DOZING AND CRANE SERVICE, INC. When it comes to getting the job done quickly, efficiently and safely — you can count on us! Not only do we provide bulldozing and excavating services, we have a 30-ton crane for all of your lifting needs. Call us to see how we can help with your next project on the farm. Bulldozing, Excavating and Crane Services Specializing in all types of ag construction including: • Waterways • Terraces • Ponds • Tree Removal • Building Demolition • Stream Bank Stabilization • Site Prep for Livestock Facilities • Rock and Material Hauling • Site Prep for Residential and Commercial, New Construction or Renovation Family owned and operated for over 25 years 563-488-3323 / 319-721-5183 customdozingandcrane.com eifarmer.com FALL 2023 | EASTERN IOWA FARMER 97
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The Eastern Iowa Fall 2023 Farmer
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