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BEYOND THE SHOW we get to walk around the fairgrounds and see a lot of the behind-the-scenes activities going on as everyone prepares for fairgoers to arrive. A couple of my favorites include slipping into the Agricultural Building to watch the finishing touches get added to the famous sculpted butter cow, watching the pumpkins weighing hundreds of pounds be delivered, and observing other livestock roll in and set up. These days are when my siblings and I plan when would be the best time to sneak away and get ourselves a cold and creamy cup of cookie-dough ice cream, which is the best after a long hot week in the barn and show ring. The days leading up to show day fly by with the early mornings on the wash rack and being attentive to the show string’s needs around the clock; but the minute the first call to the show barn is announced, I’m flushed with excitement and ready for the trip around the ring. Showing at the Iowa State Fair has allowed me to see firsthand what hard-working people of all generations who are passionate about what they do look like. It has also helped me build my confidence in and outside of the show ring. From a young age, I have enjoyed being in the stands watching how people show, observing their style, and the strategies they use. I’ve taken mental notes on everything from how the lead men walk, whether it is walking forwards or backward, to how often they look back and forth between their animal and the judge while in the ring. Even back in the barn, I’ve learned how to clip dairy cattle, set top lines, and the techniques that many competitive show strings use to take care of their animals and set them apart. Most importantly, everyone is willing to take the time to explain what they’re doing and share tips and tricks with the younger generation of showmen. This grows our skill set and has helped me build connections that I can carry with me throughout my life with people who care about what they do and about their animals. The show stock industry as a whole has taught me about sportsmanship and how to celebrate the success of others even if it did not personally go your way. Show day is always a great way to see the work we’ve put into the cattle come together to help us place where we want to be in class. I love being able to walk into the show ring proud of what my heifer looks like and the work that it took to bring her up to this level of competition. I am grateful for the lessons I have learned from showing at the Iowa State Fair, and I know I will use those lessons long after we load up the trailer and head east toward home. n Protecting Your Tomorrow by putting people first and building better relationships CALL US FOR A QUOTE TODAY: 563-847-2000 AUTO HOME BUSINESS FARM CROP RENTERS BOAT MOTORCYCLE RV’S 903 DeWitt St.,Grand Mound www.legacyinsuranceinc.com 98 EASTERN IOWA FARMER | FALL 2023 eifarmer.com
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