Our state fair is a great state fair, don't miss it don't even be late, it's dollars for donuts at our state fair, it's the best state fair in our state!!
The state fair will be upon us beginning Thursday morning. I can't even explain to you how excited I am about the state fair!! I wait all year long for these two fun filled weekends and just as quickly as they came they went, and the countdown begins for next year. Both Grace and I will be going to the State Fair on Wednesday afternoon. I will be bringing my grade holstein summer jr. yearling and Grace will be bringing a 45 minute prepared presentations to present to the exhibitors about the importance of our impression to the public. We will both be there until Sunday afternoon.
Grace will then return to school for a week and I will sit at home thinking "this is the last week of summer and I have to start school the next week :(". Then friday morning bright and early Dad and I will load up the trailer with 2 fall calves, a summer jr. yearling and a winter sr. yearling and go back to the state fair for FFA weekend. Grace's heifer is still not tame and can hardly be led around the pen which of course leaves that to me while Grace is out galavanting around school I will be here being drug around the yard by some phsyco animal that's not even mine, but anyways. We will know whether it was all worth it on Saturday morning for 4H and the following Saturday for FFA.
I also applied for something called the 4H Dairy Showcase which is a thing that highlights the top 25 kids in the Dairy project each year. Last year, it's inaugural year, I was number 14, I'm hoping to up that placing this year but we'll see. Well that's all for now I have to go prepare for dairy judging which I will also take part in the state contest the 2nd Sunday of the fair. Wish me luck, we'll see how it goes with 3 sets of reasons. Hope to see everyone at the fair next week.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
BEEF FOR SALE!
Homegrown beef for sale!
1/4's
1/2's
Whole
You pick the cuts.
***Let us know if you would like to purchase some or know someone who would by leaving a message on here or finding us on facebook and sending us a message.
We will have beef ready the second to last week of august and the beginning of september
1/4's
1/2's
Whole
You pick the cuts.
***Let us know if you would like to purchase some or know someone who would by leaving a message on here or finding us on facebook and sending us a message.
We will have beef ready the second to last week of august and the beginning of september
Friday, August 13, 2010
Arkansas: land of the ....
Now that everyone is caught up on the whole fair and what not I figure I can enlighten you about my trip to Arkansas last week.
Well, for starters, it was a 15 hour drive their, we took two vans for 11 people. On the way down we stopped in St. Louis, MO and went up in the arch (not sure how I felt about this, it was cool but I don't feel the need to go back again.). Then we spent the night in Arnold, MO. We then continued our travels to Arkansas. Once there we went to an Arkansas Traveler's game which was fun except for the 107 degree temps when we got there plus humidity.
The following day we went to the Bill Clinton Library which was more like a museum I didn't see any books. Then we went to the Waterpark. (probably the best part) except that we all had blisters on our feet by the end of the day. That night my friend Christa, and I went bowling with the girls that we were staying with.
The following day Christa and I once again went go carting together and then we went on the tour the bathhouse row. Very interesting to say the least. It's like a spa of sorts with water from the Hot Springs, that apparently is meant to cleanse your body inside and out.
Thursday, we went to the state capitol for a tour and then to tour the USS Razorback, a submarnine used for combat in world War II as well as the Vietnam war.
The next day we packed up and were on our way to Minnesota by 9 am. Thanks, to our lovely drivers, Carol and Brian we eliminated an overnight stop and were home at the 4-H building by 11:30 pm.
All in all it was a very interesting and fun experience.
Well, for starters, it was a 15 hour drive their, we took two vans for 11 people. On the way down we stopped in St. Louis, MO and went up in the arch (not sure how I felt about this, it was cool but I don't feel the need to go back again.). Then we spent the night in Arnold, MO. We then continued our travels to Arkansas. Once there we went to an Arkansas Traveler's game which was fun except for the 107 degree temps when we got there plus humidity.
The following day we went to the Bill Clinton Library which was more like a museum I didn't see any books. Then we went to the Waterpark. (probably the best part) except that we all had blisters on our feet by the end of the day. That night my friend Christa, and I went bowling with the girls that we were staying with.
The following day Christa and I once again went go carting together and then we went on the tour the bathhouse row. Very interesting to say the least. It's like a spa of sorts with water from the Hot Springs, that apparently is meant to cleanse your body inside and out.
Thursday, we went to the state capitol for a tour and then to tour the USS Razorback, a submarnine used for combat in world War II as well as the Vietnam war.
The next day we packed up and were on our way to Minnesota by 9 am. Thanks, to our lovely drivers, Carol and Brian we eliminated an overnight stop and were home at the 4-H building by 11:30 pm.
All in all it was a very interesting and fun experience.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
So Much To Do So Little Time To Do It!
Now that the fair is over in Rice County, I can prepare myself for the Le Sueur County Fair. It has been busy at work lately and all the stuff I am putting together is making me really excited for the fair! I have been working on the premier showmanship stuff, herdsmanship, in charge of the Ambassadors, creating beautiful posters if I don't say so myself, and the newest addition to our fair the $hell out or Show contest! After going to the Waseca county fair I got really jealous of all the fun things they do down there so I told our PC about it and she said to go ahead and do it. I am really excited for this fair.
Besides the fair I am trying to get ready to spend 5 days at the state fair as an ag mentor for 4H livestock participants with my friend David! I love the state fair I can't wait to go back, I know it will never be the same as when I was a 4Her but hey at least I get to go back!
Then I will head out to South Dakota with mom and dad to move into my appartment with Jessi, Katie, and Amelia! Then that Friday, I will be headed back for another wonderful weekend at the state fair!
I am showing 2 heifers in the FFA dairy show so Mary and I will be back up there until labor day. So in the mean time I need to start training the big heifer, Adam already trained the little one when he showed her at the county fair.
Anyways, its going to be a really busy next couple of days! I am sure someday Mary will update you about her trip to Arkasas where she saw quite a few interesting things.... haha and then about the state fair, where she eats a bacon, egg, cheese breakfast sandwhich every morning and then 4 twist cones from the dairy bar every afternoon, and no that is not an exageration!
Besides the fair I am trying to get ready to spend 5 days at the state fair as an ag mentor for 4H livestock participants with my friend David! I love the state fair I can't wait to go back, I know it will never be the same as when I was a 4Her but hey at least I get to go back!
Then I will head out to South Dakota with mom and dad to move into my appartment with Jessi, Katie, and Amelia! Then that Friday, I will be headed back for another wonderful weekend at the state fair!
I am showing 2 heifers in the FFA dairy show so Mary and I will be back up there until labor day. So in the mean time I need to start training the big heifer, Adam already trained the little one when he showed her at the county fair.
Anyways, its going to be a really busy next couple of days! I am sure someday Mary will update you about her trip to Arkasas where she saw quite a few interesting things.... haha and then about the state fair, where she eats a bacon, egg, cheese breakfast sandwhich every morning and then 4 twist cones from the dairy bar every afternoon, and no that is not an exageration!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Fair Highlight-M Version
Here it is as promised, only about 2 weeks late. Highlights from the Rice County Fair 2010 Mary's Version.
Tuesday: Let the fair begin!!! The fair starts off as another wonderful year.
Wednesday: So, I was going to show a little beef calf, (which is like 350 lbs.) for a friend of mine in his cow calf pair. Little did I know this would be a great adventure. He said 'ok, you take the calf, he hasn't really been led or anything, but you'll be fine.' Ok, that shouldn't be a problem, it's just a little baby calf. Boy was I wrong! I went to adjust the halter and apparently chose the wrong way to adjust it because the next thing I know the halter is around the calf's neck and I'm rolling on the ground (which I was later told, I'm a very graceful roller). So I was being dragged through the judging arena by a little baby calf and eventually it got to his mom and it was all good. So he told me you can lead the cow she'll just stand there for you, just scratch her belly. Wrong once again. I could hardly hold on to the cow and neither could his dad so that made me feel better. So, in the end I ended up not showing the calf or cow and I had a sweet scrape on my arm, that has now turned to a scar which is pretty sweet.
Thursday: The dairy show happens!! I won champion showmanship which qualified me for premier showmanship. I also had a very good day as I got a state fair trip, champion yearling, and reserve champion net merit and production, and blue in all my classes.
Friday: The great dying of sawdust for the Rice County Fair 4-H Auction. This is always a great adventure as we usually end up all green, but it's still fun. We actually had to go into the horse barn to get the sawdust. But, needless to say it was a great time and we didn't have green nearly close to all the other places in earlier years.
Saturday: The Auction was held and my animal was bought be Ag Star Financial Services. Thank you to all those who bought things in the auction and help to fund many wonderful opportunities that 4-H offers.
Sunday: Sadly, the Rice County Fair ended for 2010. Looking forward to another great year next year.
Tuesday: Let the fair begin!!! The fair starts off as another wonderful year.
Wednesday: So, I was going to show a little beef calf, (which is like 350 lbs.) for a friend of mine in his cow calf pair. Little did I know this would be a great adventure. He said 'ok, you take the calf, he hasn't really been led or anything, but you'll be fine.' Ok, that shouldn't be a problem, it's just a little baby calf. Boy was I wrong! I went to adjust the halter and apparently chose the wrong way to adjust it because the next thing I know the halter is around the calf's neck and I'm rolling on the ground (which I was later told, I'm a very graceful roller). So I was being dragged through the judging arena by a little baby calf and eventually it got to his mom and it was all good. So he told me you can lead the cow she'll just stand there for you, just scratch her belly. Wrong once again. I could hardly hold on to the cow and neither could his dad so that made me feel better. So, in the end I ended up not showing the calf or cow and I had a sweet scrape on my arm, that has now turned to a scar which is pretty sweet.
Thursday: The dairy show happens!! I won champion showmanship which qualified me for premier showmanship. I also had a very good day as I got a state fair trip, champion yearling, and reserve champion net merit and production, and blue in all my classes.
Friday: The great dying of sawdust for the Rice County Fair 4-H Auction. This is always a great adventure as we usually end up all green, but it's still fun. We actually had to go into the horse barn to get the sawdust. But, needless to say it was a great time and we didn't have green nearly close to all the other places in earlier years.
Saturday: The Auction was held and my animal was bought be Ag Star Financial Services. Thank you to all those who bought things in the auction and help to fund many wonderful opportunities that 4-H offers.
Sunday: Sadly, the Rice County Fair ended for 2010. Looking forward to another great year next year.
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