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Hard Work and a Humble Heart
Hard Work and a Humble Heart
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Hard work and a humble heart, are just two of the notable qualities of Logan Brooke.
The Viking area resident and long-time member of the Vegreville 4-H Beef Club gave it his all to perform at his best while showcasing a handful of purebred Angus heifers, bull calves and cow/calf pair at Farmfair International in Edmonton that was held from Nov. 6-9.
It was his second appearance at Farmfair International, and he was “pretty excited” to earn Reserve Champion honours for his cow/calf pair. He was grateful to his older brother Luke for all of his assistance inside and outside the show ring, as well as his parents Karen and Phil. He even had additional support from another friend from the Killam area who was also showing cattle during the event.
Logan said Farmfair International is a great way to promote the Brook Family Farm and their purebred cattle, of which they have about 60 head. It also provides an opportunity for marketing companies to sign cattle as well as other prospective buyers to do the same.
He definitely recommends other 4-H members go to Farmfair International as a way of gaining additional skills and experience. Logan said he’s learned how to adapt and read what the cattle are doing, as a result of his recent experience.
It’s a good thing Logan enjoys grooming and fitting as it can take between three and four hours to prepare for a show. Another thing he also likes is when people come up to talk to him and ask questions.
Brother Luke remarked, “My brother’s pair winning Reserve Champion at this year’s Farmfair International was both a great experience for my brother and an honour for the family farm. It allowed us to promote our red angus breeding stock and how the bloodlines we have present in our herd compete with others out there. Overall, I am very proud of my brother’s hard work and his excellent pair.”
