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Shorthorn Herdsman of the Year
by Shelby Diehm
Scott Winkle receiving the Lawrence Grathwohl Shorthorn Herdsman of the Year Award at the 2020 NAILE.
In 1985, his parents, Jeff and Susie Winkle, started Cedar Lane Farms in Cedarville, Ohio, after working for Isaac’s Land and Cattle. Once Scott reached 4-H age, Jeff and Susie decided to get back into the Shorthorn breed. Jeff’s family had been involved since the 1920’s, making Scott a third generation Shorthorn breeder. The Winkle’s purchased a bred cow from the McLaughlin (10 M’s) family and a bull from Waukaru Farms. This allowed Scott to start building his own herd as a junior member and he has been expanding it for the last 10 years.
Scott spent eight years working for and traveling with his childhood friend, Josh Greenhorn and the Greenhorn Cattle Company. He is recognized by those in the cattle industry as someone that is always willing to help whether that be dialing one in or pep talks outside the ring.
Since 2014, Scott and his girlfriend Katie have been the Ohio Junior Shorthorn Association advisors, leading the state to multiple Outstanding State Awards at the National Junior Shorthorn Show & Youth Conference. Scott and Katie assist junior members attending the NJSS with their projects, speeches and more. The role as advisor has showcased his passion for building youth in order to build our breed. When not working as a machinist in Cincinnati, Ohio, he devotes his time to helping the Kennedy Family of Seaman, Ohio, as well as other juniors and their families across Ohio.
Cedar Lane Farm raised CLF Foolin’ Around 1401 ET, a Sonny son out of a full sib to CF Bravo. This bull was a three time undefeated Ohio and Kentucky State Fair Grand Champion Bull. Many of his calves have gone on to be successful at NAILE, NJSS and other shows. Scott enjoys working with his family at Cedar Lane Farm while assisting juniors all across Ohio.
The Herdsman of the Year is a prestigious award sponsored by the Shorthorn Foundation and honored with a trophy buckle in memory of Lawrence Grathwohl. Lawrence Grathwohl was a loyal member of the ASA who passed at the young age of 41. He was best known for raising Shorthorn cattle, which he showed all across the country. The award is voted on by fellow Shorthorn breeders and announced during the National Shorthorn Show each year.
Congratulations to Scott Winkle for being selected by his peers for this special award - The 2020 Lawrence Grathwohl Shorthorn Herdsman of the Year. It is well deserved. =
