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JUDGE INTERVIEW
"Looking for
” Good ones WORDS BY JEFF GAYE
I
t’s the classic love story: boy with
crossbred calves, which are quite fine in
both have an appreciation of every
Herefords meets girl with Angus.
our world too.”
breed’s specific attributes. This has
Scott and Paula Cornish, who will be
Paula and Scott were both on the judging
judging conformation at the National Junior
team at Guelph, and have lately been
“I think everybody that breeds cattle
Beef Heifer Show at the Royal Winter
judging as a duo.
should look at other breeds, and how
Fair, got to know each other through showing and judging at the University of Guelph. Now they are married with a farm and a family of their own. Each still has a soft spot for their favourite cattle breed, so they raise an equal number of Herefords and Angus with a few crosses in the mix. As Paula tells it, “We own 300 acres and we have two kids, a dog, chickens… kind of sounds like a country song, doesn't it?” They run about 80 head at their Indian River, Ontario operation—almost half
Scott says they started getting judging invitations because they were active in the industry, had a collegiate judging background, and people liked their cattle. The dual approach isn’t seen in beef shows as much as it is in dairy, but Paula says she and Scott like the same things and usually have no trouble agreeing on their selections.
helped them in their judging.
they progress and what they're doing,” he said. “I think definitely having Hereford and Angus, you see the good parts and the shortcomings of each breed and you learn from that for sure. “In judging you're quite often asked to judge a breed that isn't one that you've raised or are partial to. And you have to learn what that breed really is about, and accommodate what those breeders are
“You know we've been together for 22
trying to do, and judge accordingly.”
years. It's a long time,” she said. “And the
In Toronto they’ll be judging a lot of
beauty of it is we see cattle very similarly.
cattle—330 entries from all different breeds
are purebred Hereford, and almost half
“A lot of people ask us, ‘who wins if
plus commercial cows and crossbreds. So
are purebred Angus.
somebody doesn't agree?’ but honestly
what will they be looking for?
we usually see them pretty close. And if
“Good ones,” Scott said, half-joking.
we don't see them close, we talk about
Paula was a bit more specific.
“Neither one of us was willing to give up their breed of choice, so for the most part we've kind of kept it at an even number,” Paula said. “We’ll breed two
what we like or don't like and we come to an agreement.”
“We're pretty big on functionality,” she said. “I'm a banker by trade, and I tell my
cycles artificially, and then we'll turn in
And Scott says that since each of them
clients you know what, ribbons don't go
our walking bulls. So we do always end
came from a background in one breed
through the bank machine, and we don't
up with a few Angus-Hereford
and had to learn about the other, they
take those as money.
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“It's fun to show. We love it, that's why we do it.
“Some people don't see that, but if you look at
That's what gets our heart rate up and that's where
anyone that's successful in the industry whether
we spend a lot of our money. But at some point after
they're a feedlot or cattle buyer or even some
their show career, these cows have got to be cows.
packers, they have a link to being involved with 4-H
So we're going to look for structure, we're to look for
or junior associations. So I think it's getting kids
functional cows, beef cows that look nice now and
involved with cattle—learning the fundamentals,
are still going to look nice down the road.
how they eat, how they grow, what you need to do
“And good ones—we’re going to look for good ones.
with them,” he said.
It doesn’t matter what colour, they can be pink or
“And then just some basic economics around
purple with polka dots, we just like them to look like
the business, to be quite honest with you. I think
a good one.”
everybody needs to know how the business works
Paula and Scott are both clear that the show business
and how you should market your cattle.”
is part of, not separate from, the beef business. Paula
And for heaven’s sake, Paula says, let young people
credits the late Ross Bailey for showing her how and
get their hands dirty.
why to get involved with industry associations and breed associations. He taught her that the industry is a “people business,” where there’s knowledge and connections to be gained from working together.
“A big part of keeping juniors involved is letting them do stuff,” she said. “We know a lot of young kids. We'll let them come and help us at the Royal, and we'll let them fit our cattle. The best way they're
She and Scott both also credit their families for
going to learn is to be able to do that. And probably
getting them involved and supporting them as they
one of the best ways to learn is by your mistakes, I
were learning the ropes.
think that's really important.”
Everything in the beef business starts with young
Their own kids are 9 and 11, and have already started
people, they both say. Scott says 4-H and junior
helping out on the farm. The older one can get
associations are crucial to the future of the industry.
frustrated if he makes a mistake sorting cattle, but
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Scott and Paula try to reassure him it’s not a big deal. “That's the way you learn, Paula said. “They'll never learn the Top Left Paula competes in the Hereford show at the Royal with Whiskey Lane stock. ©© Show Champions
Top Right Scott and Paula judged the National Charolais show at 2018's Royal Winter Fair. ©© Show Champions
business and never grow and have the passion if they've never had a chance to realize how exciting it is, and how fun it is, and how rewarding it can be, if they just get to sit on the sidelines.” As producers, exhibitors, and judges, Scott and Paula have some insights that can help young people in the show ring. Scott says one tip that might not help you on show day, but will make a big difference down the road, is to look around.
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JUDGE INTERVIEW
“If you’re fourth, look at who was first or
Paula says that attitude goes hand-in-
if you didn’t catch the judge’s eye on
third and why they were there. And look
hand with being a gracious loser. “We
a given day, you might have just what
at the ones who placed below you and
all go to win. If someone tries to tell
a breeder is looking for. As he puts it,
see why they were there. You can learn
you that they're not there to win it, you
“it's pretty rare that the judge buys your
from that,” he said.
wonder why they even go,” she said.
cattle. It's usually someone else.”
“I think a lot of people go away from a
“It's very important to learn how to be
For all the challenges the beef sector
show and they're fourth, but they’re mad
a gracious loser one way or another,
at the judge. They don't know why, and
because there's always going to be
about its strengths. Scott says the
they don't listen.”
another show and there's always going
industry’s key strength is “we can
to be a different judge.”
convert [crappy] forage or grass into a
whether you finish fifth or tenth—or
Scott adds a very good point: win or lose,
usable product.
even first. “It helps to know why you got
the show is a chance to get your animal
“And we can do that in different ways.
there,” he said.
in front of potential customers. Even
We have the genetic diversity that we can
Every show is an opportunity to learn,
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faces, the Cornishes have a lot to say
“...our strength is no matter where you are, we can take advantage of our resources and make them even more effective. Those are great things in a free market system. We're competitive worldwide right now...” do it with corn silage in Ontario or we can do it with grass in Wyoming. Some people in our industry think everything should be the same. Other proteins are— the chickens and hogs are all the same thing,” he said. “But our strength is no matter where you are, we can take advantage of our resources and make them even more effective. Those are great things in a free market system. We're competitive worldwide right now, as long as the government lets us do that.” And Paula says there’s something special about cattle people. “You look around at a bunch of different industries, sometimes there's a lot of turmoil or arguing,” she said. “But we've met some really great people in the beef industry, and I think we carry that through and are teaching our kids that it's a great industry to be part of.” Their own aspiration, having already won twice with Herefords (“Sassy” in ’07 and “Wish” in ’09), is to be premier breeders at the Royal Winter Fair with both Herefords and Angus—though not necessarily in the same year.
Scott competes in the Hereford show at the Royal with Whiskey Lane stock. ©© Show Champions
“If you can breed enough good cattle that you can win that award, I think that’s the cream of the crop,” Paula said. “And it doesn't have to be yourself exhibiting them. That's the beauty of the premier
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breeder award is that it's just got to be your prefix, you've got to have bred those cattle. It's even better if you've got cattle that you've sold and they’re in other people's strings.” For a family that is immersed in the industry, judging is certainly more than a hobby. It’s part of their fully-integrated involvement in breeding and raising good beef cattle. But still, it’s something they enjoy doing together. “I enjoy judging with Scott,” Paula said. “It's fun for us to do. Within the last five years we have really taken on this ‘together’ thing, and we've been asked a little bit more often. “Lots of people golf; we like cows.”
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"I've got two words for you –
” Stock Talk WORDS BY JEFF GAYE
W
hen Trevor Kirkpatrick wanted to listen to an informative podcast
about showing livestock, he couldn’t find one.
closely together, they live and work in
“There was a huge learning curve,”
separate states—Cory lives in Illinois,
Trevor said. “There was a bunch of trial
and Trevor lives in Ohio.
and error and there was a bunch of late-
The differences don’t end there.
night YouTube video-watching of how to create a podcast.”
“So my brain got to spinning and I did
Cory followed a traditional route into
some research on how to start a podcast
agriculture and livestock showing,
The technical details, like recording and
having grown up on the family farm. He
editing, came in baby steps. But Trevor
followed his father into showing stock.
and Cory have been on the same page
and how hard it would be,” he said. He called his friend Cory Edge and left a message. “I said hey, I'm thinking about starting a livestock podcast. What do you think?”
Trevor’s introduction to livestock was a little bit less conventional. He grew up in the suburbs, but his extended family still
since Day One about how they want to approach the project. It has paid off in a smart, professional production, but one that never comes off as glib or slick.
Cory called back and left a voicemail of
farmed. He was inspired by his great-
his own—Trevor still has it saved. “He
uncle Jim McCoy to go into the show
said man, not only do I want you to do it,
industry, learning the ins and outs of
approach.
I think I want to be a part of it.”
showing pigs.
“Not only are we best friends, we're also
Cory remembers it well. “I said I've got
Podcasting is such a fast-growing
good business partners,” Trevor said.
two words for you: Stock Talk.”
medium, you might think that anyone
“Before we thought this would even
Trevor and Cory have been friends since
could do it. And to a certain extent, that’s
become a business, he came to Ohio
they attended Black Hawk College in
true—but not everyone does it well.
here. We sat down for a couple hours and
Illinois together. Physically, they are a
Trevor and Cory had a lot to learn, both
put everything on paper and said hey
bit of a mismatch, with Cory a good deal
on the technical side and as content
you know, first and foremost we're best
taller than Trevor. And while they work
creators.
friends and I don't want to lose that.
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It all comes down to the partners’ shared
Listen Now
Trevor Kirkpatrick, one half of the livestock podcasting duo that makes up "Stock Talk". ©© Stock Talk
EPISODE #16 "CLEAN AND DRY" TODD CALDWELL
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Listen Now
EPISODE #20 "LIVE FROM THE EXPOSITION" DAN HOGE
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SPECIAL FEATURE
Left Stock Talk Guest Dan Hoge sorts the Barrows at the 2017 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. ©© ShowChampions
Right Trevor Kirkpatrick and Cory Edge interview the legendary Dan Hoge at the Exposition (formerly the World Pork Expo). ©© Stock Talk
“Partnerships are very hard. But this has been a very easy one because we have the same kind of values in mind. We bounce off each other very well.” Both men have worked primarily with pigs, but Stock Talk is about the livestock showing industry regardless of species. Cory’s background includes cattle, sheep and goats, and that helps the two of them to relate to guests and listeners throughout the industry. Cory says the show has come a long way.
"Part of having a successful podcast is interacting with your audience, being a good interviewer, and making sure that your content is relevant." “If you don't have those three things
“We want this to be a phone
you may as well not even think about
conversation,” Cory said. “You know, if
starting a podcast, because the technical
you were calling up a buddy or a mentor
“If people want to see the learning curve that Trevor and I have gone through, all they have to do is listen to our first episode with Jim McCoy, and then listen to our most recent episode,” he said. The technical improvement is obvious, but the real progress has been in the way he and Trevor have grown as hosts.
side is challenging enough. But if you
or somebody at 8:00 in the morning
“Part of having a successful podcast is interacting with your audience, being a good interviewer, and making sure that your content is relevant,” Cory said.
can't interview somebody or bring good content to a show your podcast is going to die pretty quick.”
because you had a thought about something after you got done feeding for the day, or you went out and talked to him in the barn or something like
The easy-going chemistry between Trevor
that. We want those conversations to feel
and Cory is obvious, and it’s contagious.
natural and not like we're just drilling
They say it’s important for their guests to
them with questions or trying to get
be just as comfortable in the interview as
certain things out of them.”
they are. That way the listener feels they
The two agree on an outline before they
are part of a conversation rather than a
start recording, but there’s no script. “We
formal interview.
wanted it to be very organic,” Trevor said.
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“I mean whatever happens happens, but
athlete, but that's about the only way I
you need to keep it on the path.
thought that would have ever happened.”
“We agreed when we started—there's
But Trevor also remembers a special
already a bunch of how-to videos on how to clip your calf or how to blow them out
moment from before the podcast ever went live. The two got a notice from
correctly, what tools to use, how you do showmanship, which are very valuable
a major company (that will remain nameless). “We were issued a cease and
things within the industry.
desist just because they thought our logo looked a little close to their logo,”
“We want to be the other side of the scope, just chatting with industry leaders. And maybe if somebody listens and they get hope from the story that's told, then we see a lot of value in that—first and foremost that people can learn and just become excited about the industry we love so much. We call that a win.” There have been a few highlights along the way. Cory and Trevor both say the show’s potential really dawned on them earlier this year during a live interview with Dan Hoge at the The Exposition (formerly the World Pork Expo) in Des Moines, Iowa. “That was a monumental turning point in driving the success and the followership and listenership of the podcast,” Cory said. “That was our first real big outing, and we had some industry leaders get behind us and help push us in the right direction. And when we started that conversation then, there was about four or five people standing around and they were just some close buddies that wanted to see it. “By the time we finished, I don't know how many people were there but there was not an empty seat and there were three or four rows of people surrounding us standing.” Another thrill was participating in the Grand Drive at the Indiana State Fair, enjoying the exposure to huge audiences in person and online. People gave them the celebrity treatment, asking to have their pictures taken. “I never in my life would have that would happen,” Trevor remembers. “I’m too short to be an
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he said. “And although that sounds kind of negative, that's the moment in my mind when I said holy crap, this is a huge company that just noticed us and we haven't even started publishing yet.” Their aw-shucks demeanour shouldn’t be mistaken for a lack of selfconfidence. Maybe because of their easy conversational approach, they have no problem approaching people for an interview. And because they are not intimidated talking to the stars of the industry, they find there is a mutual respect between them and their interview subjects. Cory admits he was nervous at first, and he’s sure listeners could hear it in his voice. But his interviewees managed to put him at ease and get down to sharing information. “To be honest with you, they're such good people that once the conversation’s started, it just naturally goes into motion and all the nerves kind of go away.”
“We want to be the other side of the scope, just chatting with industry leaders...first and foremost that people can learn and just become excited about the industry we love so much.”
Listen Now
EPISODE #30 "EXPRESS YOURSELF" RYAN RASH
Above Stock Talk Guest Ryan Rash with his selection at the Maryland State Fair. ©© B Photography & Designs, LLC.
Their interview wish list is extensive.
that would be incredible to get,” Cory
They’d like another chance at some of
said. “So we've got her on the schedule
their early guests, and they say they
and we're going to interview with her, so
make an effort to get the perspective of
that's a huge step.”
women in the show stock industry. This month they’re interviewing Temple Grandin, and they admit to being a little star-struck.
When they launched Stock Talk, Trevor and Cory hadn’t considered that it would find an international audience— they say they were “floored” to see their
“Trevor for some reason got it in his
reach extended into Canada. Cory says
head that we were going to have Temple
that while they are podcasting from the
Grandin on the show, and we did write
U.S., the show is an opportunity for two-
her name down as one of the top guests
way communication.
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EPISODE #39 "SEEING IT DIFFERENTLY" TEMPLE GRANDIN
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“What's unique about the Canadian
we are always open to sharing those
audience is that they see what we do
stories with our listeners.
down here in the U.S.,” he said. “But at the same time our U.S. audience doesn't really get the full glimpse of what it's like to exhibit livestock in Canada.” Above Both Cory and Trevor are accomplished judges, which gives them special insight into the conversation with many of their guests. ©© Stock Talk
Trevor agrees. “I love getting messages and stories from our neighbours to the north. I think the livestock industry up in Canada is completely undervalued, and there’s a lot of value up there. So what I
“I mean, we have thousands of people listening and if it's a positive story that promotes agriculture, feel free to do that,” he said. And they have an offer for Top Stock readers. “If they message us a picture of this article, we'll send them a free hat and a T-shirt,” Cory said.
would say to those folks is share a lot of
Trevor had to step in at that point. “We’re
things, whether it be your own personal
getting low on hats,” he said. “It’ll have
operation or maybe some cool stories—
to be a T-shirt.”
“What's unique about the Canadian audience is that they see what we do down here in the U.S. But at the same time our U.S. audience doesn't really get the full glimpse of what it's like to exhibit livestock in Canada.”
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HEIFER CALF CHAMPION, PRINCE ALBERT
IN THE MASTERPIECE SALE – TWST SARA’S PRIDE 66G
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TRURO, NS 23 August 2019
Judge Sandy Reid — Photos Nikki McCallum
SUPREME BULL
SUPREME FEMALE
Linden Hill Cattle Co
Linden Hill Cattle Co
BARRIE, ON 24 – 25 August 2019
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NOVA SCOTIA ELITE BEEF EXPO
Judge Emily Griffiths — Photos Barn Girls Photography
SUPREME BULL, CHAMPION CHAROLAIS
SUPREME FEMALE, CHAMPION ANGUS
Rollin Acres Charolais
Billy Elmhirst
CHAMPION ANGUS BULL
RESERVE ANGUS BULL
RESERVE ANGUS FEMALE
Tullamore Angus
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Vos Vegas Farms
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BARRIE, ON 24 – 25 August 2019
Judge Emily Griffiths — Photos Barn Girls Photography
BARRIE FAIR CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL
CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL
JDL Cattle Company
Connor Wiley
RESERVE CHAROLAIS BULL
RESERVE HEREFORD BULL
RESERVE LIMOUSIN BULL
EMB Charolais
Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords
Garry Smart
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE
CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE
CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE
Rollin Acres Charolais
JDL Cattle Company
Paul Homer
RESERVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE
RESERVE HEREFORD FEMALE
RESERVE LIMOUSIN FEMALE
Rollin Acres Charolais
JDL Cattle Company
Paul Homer
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TEESWATER, ON 24 August 2019
Judge Rex Crawford — Photos Lady A Photography (Ashley Colvin)
GRAND CHAMPION BULL
GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE
Sam Snobelen
Maple Stone Farm
SOUTH BRUCE JACKPOT CHAMPION MARKET ANIMAL Kade Earley
BELLEVILLE, ON Aug 29 – 1 Sept 2019
Judge Megan & Brian Jones — Photos Brenda Bell
QUINTE AG-EX 38
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SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE
SUPREME CHAMPION BULL
Academy Hill Farm
Academy Hill Farm
SUPREME BULL, CHAMPION HEREFORD
SUPREME FEMALE, CHAMPION SIMMENTAL
Nelson Hirsche Purebreds
New Trend Cattle, Jacey Massey
INTERIOR PROVINCIAL EXHIBITION ARMSTRONG, BC 29 Aug – 1 Sept
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Judges (Supreme, Jackpot) Eric Boon, Chase Miller, Katie Songer — Photos GRP
RESERVE HEREFORD BULL
CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE
RESERVE HEREFORD FEMALE
Gabrielle Cheremshynski
Cayley Brown & Mueller Polled Herefords
Nelson Hirsche Purebreds
CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL
RESERVE SIMMENTAL BULL
RESERVE SIMMENTAL FEMALE
Kathryn Dolliver
Bold Venture Group
KT Ranches
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ARMSTRONG, BC 29 Aug – 1 Sept 2019
Judges (Angus, Lowline) Chase Miller (AOB) Eric Boon — Photos GRP
CHAMPION ANGUS BULL
CHAMPION LOWLINE BULL
CHAMPION AOB BULL
Darcy Olesky
Silver Hills Lowlines
Pinnacle View Limousin
RESERVE ANGUS BULL
RESERVE LOWLINE BULL
RESERVE AOB BULL
Lorenz Angus
Silver Hills Lowlines
Pinnacle View Limousin
CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE
CHAMPION LOWLINE FEMALE
CHAMPION AOB FEMALE
Poplar Meadows Angus
Silver Hills Lowlines
Nelson Hirsche Purebreds
RESERVE ANGUS FEMALE
RESERVE LOWLINE FEMALE
RESERVE AOB FEMALE
Poplar Meadows Angus
Silver Hills Lowlines
Pinnacle View Limousin
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ARMSTRONG, BC 29 Aug – 1 Sept 2019
Judges (Hereford, Simmental) Eric Boon — Photos GRP
CHAMPION JACKPOT HEIFER
STARS FUTURITY HEIFER CALF
CHAMPION JACKPOT STEER
Jacey Massey
Jacey Massey
Jacey Massey
RESERVE JACKPOT HEIFER, STARS CHAMPION BRED HEIFER
RESERVE STARS FUTURITY CALF
RESERVE JACKPOT STEER
Poplar Meadows Angus
Darrell Comazzetto
CHAMPION SIRES OF TOMORROW
STARS FUTURITY RES BRED HEIFER
CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE
Harvie Crest Cattle
Billy Paul
Jacey Massey
RESERVE SIRES OF TOMORROW
STARS FUTURITY COW/CALF
RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE
Devon & Rae-Lee Erickson
Billy Paul
Tycee Nelson
Poplar Meadows Angus
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SWIFT CURRENT, SK 29 Aug – 1 Sept 2019
Judges Casey Bishop — Photos Golden Thread Livestock Images
SUPREME FEMALE, CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE Carson Liebreich
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CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE
CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE
CHAMPION CLUB CALF FEMALE
Jorja Beck
Kyla Lees
Kaycee Buchanan
RESERVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE
RESERVE HEREFORD FEMALE
RESERVE CLUB CALF FEMALE
Scarlet Fowler
Emma Lees
Cole Reid
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CHAMPION STEER Kate Nielsen
RESERVE SUPREME, CHAMPION SIMMENTAL Wyatt Bradford
YOUNG RANCHMAN'S
RESERVE CHAMPION STEER Casie Brokenshire
RESERVE ANGUS FEMALE
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL FEMALE
CHAMPION AOB FEMALE
Eric Smith
Waylon Blacklock
Riley Bohrson
RESERVE SIMMENTAL FEMALE
RESERVE COMMERCIAL FEMALE
RESERVE AOB FEMALE
Rayel Kaczmar
Kylie Beck
Riley Bohrson
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BC AG EXPO BARRIERE, BC
Judges (Females/Homegrown) Ted Creech, (Steers) Kirk & Jill Wildman — Photos Sarah Underwood
SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE
CHAMPION OVERALL STEER, CH OPEN STEER
Sealin Creek Ranch
Sheila Erikson
CH 4-H FEMALE, RES SUPREME
CH 4-H STEER, RES OVERALL
CH HOMEGROWN STEER
Lexi Augustine
Rylonn Elliot
Amanda McGillivray
RENFREW, ON 7 September 2019
Judges Ryan Currie — Photos Jackie MacGregor
RENFREW FAIR 46
SUPREME BULL
SUPREME FEMALE
Bar J-M Farm
Oattes Cattle Co.
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BRAMPTON ANGUS PREVIEW BRAMPTON, ON 18 Sept 2019
Judges Chester Tupling — Photos Barn Girls Photography
SUPREME ANGUS, CH FEMALE
GRAND CHAMPION BULL
CHAMPION BULL CALF
Hawthorne Farms
Harprey Farms
Boyne River Angus
RESERVE CHAMPION FEMALE
RESERVE CHAMPION BULL
RESERVE BULL CALF
Vos Vegas
Tullamore Angus
Whiskey Lane Livestock
CHAMPION HEIFER CALF
CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE
RESERVE JUNIOR BULL
Hawthorne Farms
Hawthorne Farms
Hasson Cattle Co.
RESERVE HEIFER CALF
RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE
RESERVE SENIOR BULL
Brantnor Angus
Dudgeon Cattle Co.
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WINDSOR, NS 20 – 22 September 2019
Judges Tyson Hertz — Photos Jill Renton
HERITAGE CLASSIC
SUPREME CHAMPION BULL
RESERVE SUPREME BULL
Eagle-C 2C Frosty 2F, Bentville Farm
JEM Sensation 15G, JEM Farms
RESERVE SUPREME FEMALE HHF Georgia, Hillfoot Farm
SUPREME CHAMPION FEMALE Fraser's Sindy's Ester 2E, Fraser Farms
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WINDSOR, NS 20 – 22 September 2019
Judges Tyson Hertz — Photos Jill Renton
CHAMPION ANGUS BULL
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS BULL
CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL
JEM Sensation 15G, JEM Farms
PCHF Big Yipper 4F, Kingsmeadow Cattle
Blair-Athol 97B Loaded 115F, Oulton Farm
RESERVE ANGUS BULL
RESERVE CHAROLAIS BULL
RESERVE HEREFORD BULL
Black's 32 Elevate 1F, Black's Cattle Co
Hunter Acres Georgie 4G, Grant McCaffrey
Eagle-C 2C Frosty 2F, Bentville Farm
CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE
RESERVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE
CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE
JEM Catherine 17E, JEM Farms
Hunter Acres Geraldine 2G, Grant McCaffrey
Lyoming Vicky 1D, Eaglecrest Herefords
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE Hunter Acres Florence 2F, Grant McCaffrey
RESERVE ANGUS FEMALE
RESERVE HEREFORD FEMALE
Garvie Mountain Georgia 1G, Thunderbrook Farms
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WINDSOR, NS 20 – 22 September 2019
Judges Tyson Hertz — Photos Jill Renton
CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL
CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL
CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL
Balamore Fjord 816F, Top of the Hill Farm
Fraser's Gunner 7G, Fraser Farms
CDM Grizzly Adams 8G, CDM Morseview
RESERVE LIMOUSIN BULL
RESERVE SHORTHORN BULL
RESERVE SIMMENTAL BULL
TOTH G.I.Joe 3G, Top of the Hill Farm
DTCC Freckles, Cloverdale Shorthorns
WKF Fully Loaded, Windy Knoll Farm
CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE
CHAMPION SHORTHORN FEMALE
CHAMPION SIMMENTAL FEMALE
HFF Georgia, Hillfoot Farm
Fraser's Sindy's Ester 2E, Fraser Farms
Forest Hill Dreamboat 14D, Matheson Farm
RESERVE LIMOUSIN FEMALE
RESERVE SHORTHORN FEMALE
RESERVE SIMMENTAL FEMALE
TOTH Fantasy 21F, Our Place Livestock
Green Grove Miss Shannon 4D, KS Royalty Livestock
CDM Ms Starstruck 13D, CDM Morseview
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ILDERTON, ON 27 – 29 September 2019
Judges Amy Reinhart — Photos Barn Girls Photography
ILDERTON FAIR
GRAND CHAMPION STEER
RESERVE CHAMPION STEER
Taylor Dale
Sheila Erikson
KAMLOOPS, BC 27 – 30 September 2019
Judges Ken Hinsberg — Photos Alysha Eileen Photography
PROVINCIAL WINTER FAIR
SUPREME FEMALE, CH 4-H
CHAMPION STEER, CH OPEN
CHAMPION 4-H STEER
Danieka Kies & Greta Wurtz
Maddy Mills & Jim Haughton
Karson Grouhel
RES SUPREME, RES 4-H
RES STEER, RES OPEN STEER
RESERVE 4-H STEER
Chance Brandon
Jed Sandy
Ainsley Dempsey
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LINDSAY EXHIBITION
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CHAMPION ANGUS BULL
CHAMPION BLONDE BULL
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS BULL
Allan Hargrave
Don Dunham
Chester Tupling
RESERVE ANGUS BULL
RESERVE BLONDE BULL
RESERVE CHAROLAIS BULL
Bill Jackson
Braeden Baker
Chester Tupling
CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE
CHAMPION BLONDE FEMALE
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE
Bill Jackson
Don Dunham
Chester Tupling
RESERVE ANGUS FEMALE
RESERVE BLONDE FEMALE
RESERVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE
Jeff Kemp
Keisha Schiestel
Trevor, Scott & Ryan Nesbitt
WINTER 2019
LINDSAY, ON 18 – 22 September 2019
Judge Mike Earley — Photos Krista Whalen Photography
CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL
CHAMPION LIMOUSIN BULL
CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL
Medonte Highlands Polled Herefords
Paul Homer
Nicole Smith
RESERVE HEREFORD BULL
RESERVE LIMOUSIN BULL
RESERVE SHORTHORN BULL
Matt Leahy
Brian Lee
Taylor DeBattista
CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE
CHAMPION LIMOUSIN FEMALE
CHAMPION SHORTHORN FEMALE
Terry Ball
Craig Kennedy
Greg & Beth Makes
RESERVE HEREFORD FEMALE
RESERVE LIMOUSIN FEMALE
RESERVE SHORTHORN FEMALE
Paul and Laura Stafford
Paul Homer
Jamey Eby
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LINDSAY, ON 18 – 22 September 2019
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Judge Mike Earley — Photos Krista Whalen Photography
CHAMPION MAINE BULL
CHAMPION MAINE FEMALE
CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE
Dave Remy
Keith Gilbert
John & Corey Crawford
RESERVE MAINE BULL
RESERVE MAINE FEMALE
RESERVE MAINETAINER FEMALE
Norma Roddick-Preece
Keith Gilbert
Megan Burnside
WINTER 2019
Come Find Your next
CHAMPION NOVEMBER
15 | PAHL Livestock Production Sale 19 | Bar Pipe Hereford Ranch Production Sale 20 | Chittick Family Hereford Ranch Heifer Sale 21 | Fenton Hereford Ranch Production Sale 28 | Agribition Hereford Sale 29 | Brost Land & Cattle Co. LTD. Sale
DECEMBER
3 | Stromsmoe Herefords & Black Angus 35th Annual Production Sale 4 | Gemstone Cattle 5th Annual Hereford & Angus Bull and Female Sale 5 | LCI Doenz Ranches Annual Production Sale 6 | Manitoba Herefords Good as Gold Sale 6 | Nelson Hirsche Purebreds Hereford Female & Embryos and Hereford Bull Sale 7 | British Connection Bull Sale 12 | Big Gully Farm Online Bull Sale 14 | First Choice Female Sale 21 | Wascana Cattle Company Complete Herd Dispersal
JANUARY
30 | XTC Ranches 38th Annual Bull Sale
FEBRUARY
1 | Hill 70 Quantock Ranch Barn Burnin’ Bull Sale 3 | Premier Hereford Bull Sale 4 | Bannerlane 21st Annual Production Sale 5 | Misty Valley Farms 44th Annual Production Sale 7 | Carlrams Ranching 11th Annual Bull Sale 11 | Holloway Farms Annual Rancher’s Bull Sale 20 | JNHR Working Bull Sale 25 | Ulrich Herefords Bull Sale
MARCH
5 | Calgary Bull Sale 12 | Nelson Hirsche Purebreds Bull Sale 13 | Braun Ranch Ready Bull Sale 18 | Medicine Hat Bull Sale
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SWIFT CURRENT, SK 27-29 September 2019
Judge Kurtis Reid — Photos Jody Seidler
JUNIOR STOCKMAN'S
SUPREME, CHAMPION ANGUS
RES SUPREME, CH RED ANGUS
CHAMPION HEREFORD
Saige Buchanan
Eric Smith
Eric Smith
RESERVE ANGUS
RESERVE RED ANGUS
RESERVE HEREFORD
Eric Fettes
Eric Fettes
Makaila Peutert
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS
CHAMPION AOB
CHAMPION COMMERCIAL
Will Rosso
Leighton Dyck
Kylie Berner
RESERVE CHAROLAIS
RESERVE AOB
RESERVE COMMERCIAL
Haley Rosso
Brooklyn Christmann
Kaycee Buchanan WINTER 2019
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OLDS, AB
Judge (Open) Cheramie Viator — Photos GRP
CHAMPION ANGUS BULL
CHAMPION RED ANGUS BULL
CHAMPION HEREFORD BULL
DMM Glock 94E, Miller Wilson Angus
Red DKF Racer 8E, Shiloh Cattle Company
Remitall-W Cloud 9 ET 95F, Remitall West
RESERVE ANGUS BULL
RESERVE RED ANGUS BULL
RESERVE HEREFORD BULL
Remitall F Renown 312F, Remitall Farms
Red Lazy MC Common Sense 308E, Lazy MC Angus
GH 377X Eclipse 27E, Nelson Hirsche Purebreds
CHAMPION ANGUS FEMALE
CHAMPION RED ANGUS FEMALE
CHAMPION HEREFORD FEMALE
North Perth Barbara 507, Merit Cattle Co.
Red Six Mile Fanny 149D, Six Mile Ranch
JDH MS 20R Victor 33Z, JM New Trend Cattle Co.
RESERVE ANGUS FEMALE
RESERVE RED ANGUS FEMALE
RESERVE HEREFORD FEMALE
Lorenz Caroline 85F, Lorenz Angus
Red Rainbow Lady Ann 40F, Rainbow Red Angus
GH Ruger Alisa 66G, Nelson Hirsche Purebreds
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OLDS, AB
Judge (Open) Cheramie Viator — Photos GRP
OLDS FALL CLASSIC CHAMPION CHAROLAIS BULL
CHAMPION SIMMENTAL BULL
CML Copyright 714E, McLeod Livestock
Harviecrest Showdown 277F, Harvie Crest Cattle Company
RESERVE CHAROLAIS BULL
RESERVE SIMMENTAL BULL
CHAMPION MAINETAINER BULL
BRIDOR Fortune Maker 6F, Springside Farm
LKCC Bold Venture 194F, Bold Venture Group
Snap Chat Canada, Kemp Farms Ltd.
CHAMPION CHAROLAIS FEMALE
CHAMPION SIMMENTAL FEMALE
CHAMPION MAINETAINER FEMALE
CEDARLEA Wren 13E, McLeod Livestock
New Trend Class Act 3E, JM New Trend Cattle Co.
Anastasia, Reid Ranching Inc.
RESERVE CHAROLAIS FEMALE
RESERVE SIMMENTAL FEMALE
RESERVE MAINETAINER FEMALE
RRMM MS Miles Baby 18E, Nelson Hirsche Purebreds
Sunny Valley Payton 77E, Ultra Livestock
Carps Ferret 50 Supercomp 801F, Carpathian Land & Livestock WINTER 2019
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OLDS, AB
Judge (Open) Cheramie Viator — Photos GRP
CHAMPION AOB BULL
CHAMPION SHORTHORN BULL
CH COMM JACKPOT CALF
KFC Gladiator 11G, KFC Farm Ltd.
Nimmo Reid Gunner 3G, Spady Farms
Miss Puff, Martin Cattle Services
RESERVE AOB BULL
RESERVE SHORTHORN BULL
RES COMM JACKPOT CALF
MTBar Eddie the Eagle 01E, MT Bar Ranch
SDTRK Cross Country 01G, Sidetrack Stock Farms
Boss Lake Ms Katniss 968G, Boss Lake Genetics
CHAMPION AOB FEMALE
CHAMPION SHORTHORN FEMALE
CH PUREBRED JACKPOT CALF
Miss Rusylvia 71G, Rusylvia Cattle Co.
Golden View Rare Ruby 10F, Goldenview Shorthorns
DMM Miss Essence 4G, Miller Wilson Angus
RESERVE AOB FEMALE
RESERVE SHORTHORN FEMALE
RES PUREBRED JACKPOT CALF
Miss Rusylvia Glamour Girl 62G, Kemp Farms Ltd.
Dungannon Glowing Dottie 9G, Dungannon Stock Farm
Boss Lake Ms Sandy 901G, Boss Lake Genetics
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OLDS, AB
Judges (Jackpot) Jay & Madison Sibbald — Photos GRP
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Students examine a potato research project near the University of Lethbridge. ©© University of Lethbridge
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Canadian Agricultural schools are not to be ignored.
Options? WORDS BY BRUCE DERKSEN
W
hile many Canadian universities and colleges have long and storied histories
horticulture, crop science, agronomy and animal science. An animal biology program is
of agricultural programs offering degrees and
also available, tailored toward pre-veterinary
diplomas, in recent years the trend has seen
studies. General agriculture courses are featured
potential Canadian students, both of rural
in agriculture animal sciences, whereas animal
and urban backgrounds, looking toward their
biology includes more basic science courses.
southern neighbour when choosing agricultural
Katie Wood, Assistant Professor, Ruminant
schooling. Those desiring a discipline in animal
Nutrition and Physiology, Department of Animal
agriculture science or health, particularly
Biosciences said, “We have a brand-new beef
focused toward the livestock and beef industry
facility that just opened. We also have a dairy
have developed a perception, whether earned
facility that is 4 years old and just announced new
or imagined, that institutions of learning
funding to rebuild the swine facility, so we are
in the United States will offer them the best
currently updated on all our research facilities
opportunities and skills. And while it is true
with some serious investment.”
there are excellent agricultural universities and
She describes Phase 1 of their on-going expansion
colleges throughout the US, it is equally true that institutions here in Canada can match or even exceed them. Representing eastern Canada is the University of Guelph, founded in 1874 and featuring the history rich Ontario Agricultural College.
as the cow/calf facility with 288 commercial Angus-Simmental cross cows and 120 replacement heifers. They are currently in the process of building a 288 head feedlot which will be open during the next 2 years. This facility will feature cutting edge technology aimed directly at
Programs are offered in all types of agriculture,
feed intake monitoring and methane emissions.
not specifically broken down by species but
Professor Wood describes the agricultural
grouped under the agricultural degree in
students at Guelph and the Agricultural College
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Feeding trials at the University of Saskatchewan. ©© University of Saskatchewan
"A lot of our students have urban backgrounds. They have been on farms for school tours but never had real farm contact. We try to expose them to different aspects of the beef industry." as a split group. “In the animal biology program, the large
fourth-year capstone project that has produced notable
proportion are urban, while in the degree agriculture
success with recent students.
program, it’s probably split with 65% or more from a rural background. We are quite large. In our agriculture program, there are about 110 students and in the animal biology program, about 225 each year.”
home to the university’s several hundred cattle. Dr. Frank Robinson, Professor of Poultry Production and Physiology discussed how the university’s goals and the students
Ever evolving agricultural programs boast noteworthy
align. “A lot of our students have urban backgrounds. They
alumni Jill Harvie, current communications manager
have been on farms for school tours but never had real
with Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, Tim McAllister,
farm contact. We try to expose them to different aspects
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and Reynold Bergen,
of the beef industry and give them real world kinds of
science director at the Beef Cattle Research Council.
problems to fix.”
Representing western Canada is the University of Alberta
A student internship program runs twice a year during
in the city of Edmonton. Established in 1908, the U of
the school’s reading weeks with students matched to beef
A offers 4-year degree programs in agriculture (animal
operations, vet clinics, dairy farms, feed industry donors
science major) agriculture and animal health, largely
and sponsors for practical work from calving cows and
made up of students targeting veterinary school.
building fences to working with plant science. “For a lot
The university focuses on experiential learning to equip students for real world situations. For those interested in the beef industry, courses begin with farm tours, producer contacts and investigative and design work. During the
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The Roy Berg Kinsella Ranch in east central Alberta is
of these kids, it’s their first foot in the door. In the past we didn’t always try to get them into the industry. Now we are trying to blur the lines between teaching, collecting data and research.”
4 years, students are exposed to beef production, meat
Robinson recognized Heather Bruce, Professor and
science, animal welfare, nutrition and physiology plus a
Director at Meat Education and Training Network and
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GPS Mapping at the estate of Willem Pitstra, who donated an incredible 316 acres near Carstairs to the college. ©© Olds College
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Students at the Lakeland College Student managed farm. ©© Lakeland College
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Carolyn Fitzsimmons, Research Scientist at
Established in 1967, the University of Lethbridge is
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as exemplary
the only Canadian liberal arts university to deliver
graduates and staff.
an agricultural program. Created in 1996, it consists
Between these two larger universities, situated in small town Alberta is Olds College. From modest
of a purposeful blend of courses in the physical and social sciences, along with humanities.
roots as a provincially funded demonstration farm
Associate Professor and Coordinator of the
in 1911, this school has continually expanded and
Agricultural Studies Program, Danny Le Roy
now includes a satellite campus in the nearby city
discussed the programs the university offers. “We
of Calgary.
have four ways students can get an agricultural
James Benkie, Dean, Program Development, Agriculture Technology said, “Our legacy here at Olds College is agriculture through and through.”
studies degree. A 4-year Bachelor of Arts, a 4-year Bachelor of Science, a post diploma degree for someone who already holds a college diploma, transferrable for a post diploma degree
The college and farm are home to over 2000 acres
in two years at the university. Then there is also
of diverse land from pasture, crops, research and
an agricultural biotechnology degree, almost
demonstration plots to 120 ewes and a 120 head
exclusively biology and chemistry.”
Gelbvieh, Angus and Simmental cow herd.
What makes the university unique is the inclusion
Twenty-six programs are offered with credentials
of a required technical study semester at a college
ranging from agribusiness technology applications to
learning practical skill. Articulation agreements are
breeding strategy courses, with options featuring but
in place with Lethbridge College, Olds and Lakeland
not limited to, range and forage crop management,
Colleges with other Canadian college acceptances
marketing of animals, health and disease plus
made on a case by case basis. “Students have a
livestock nutrition. Animal health technology and
choice of where they do their technical studies
animal science programs that focus on behaviour
semester, see what the different colleges are offering
and handling, animal wellness, vet practice,
when they desire to go and get the courses they
hospital procedure and large animal care are
want related to where their interest lies.” said Le
offered, many being transferrable to the University
Roy. “The combination of the practical experience
of Alberta through an in-place agreement.
at the college plus the honed ability of thinking
Benkie said they receive about 80- 85% of their 250 students from Alberta and a large percentage of them come from a rural background. 2020 will see two new programs in agriculture technology
independently, managing your time and learning more of the theoretical aspects of agriculture and agri-food at the university- employers just trip over themselves for this skillset!”
enhancing and opening the current portfolio
The university attracts a mixed base of rural and
to a more diverse student body. “We bring a
urban students, most from southern Alberta but
direct connection right to the classroom and the
also many from central western and northern
living labs as students engage with the farms. Looking forward, we are turning it into a smart farm working to better apply the technology to strengthen and enhance our differentiation with the marketplace. This smart farm and where we
provinces. “One thing that is consistent among our students is they have an interest in agriculture and it extends beyond the farm gate, everything from input supply to final consumer. Lethbridge is a real hub of agricultural activities, especially regarding
are headed with agriculture technology in our new
processing and input supply.”
programs- you’re not going to find across Canada
A notable representative of the university is
for a few years at least.”
Associate Professor Dmytro Yevtushenko, Research
Notable alumni include Leona Watson, a Royal
Chair of the Alberta Potato Growers Association.
Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth
The University of Saskatchewan located in the city
representative and Canadian Executive Director of
of Saskatoon began as an agricultural college in
Nuffield Canada.
1907 and has morphed into a major educational
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2019 Smart Farm Purpose Built Network Install taking place at Olds College. ©© Olds College
institution in Western Canada, featuring the College of
replacement stock on campus along with a livestock and
Agriculture and Bioresources.
forage center of excellence, newly built just 20 minutes outside
Professor and Head of Department of Animal and Poultry Science, Andrew Van Kessel spoke about the programs offered. “We have an animal bioscience and a bachelor of science
the city, that has a 400 head cow/calf and 1500 head feedlot designed for research. Having this new facility so close to the campus is a major asset for our undergraduate program.”
in agriculture with a major in animal science. The Western
The agricultural programs display a mix of rural and urban
College of Veterinary Medicine is right on campus and we have
students. “I feel that is a strength of the program,” said Van
a number of instructors in our programs from there that teach
Kessel. “Agriculture needs to attract more urban students to
components of animal health.”
our industry. If we don’t, we won’t have the leaders and human
The university focuses on giving students hands on
resource skills we need in the future.”
experience and a connection with industry through direct and
The application of molecular genetics, gut microbiology and
transferrable skills. “We have a 110-cow dairy herd and
focus on feed utilization, efficiency and animal health are
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examples of course evolution and new technology. Van Kessel sees an increasing emphasis on environment and sustainability, public trust and its maintenance. “We connect our students to animal industries in Western Canada and find what they look for in employees, what the job opportunities are and what skills are needed. The experiential component and the focus on preparing students for careers is vital.” Lakeland College located in the town of Vermillion, Alberta was also a demonstration farm originally set up in the province in 1913. Today, it continues to provide a primary focus of hands on agricultural training. The college offers diploma and certificate courses, many with transferability to university curricula. Their agriculture diploma program consists of crop technology, agricultural business and animal science, the latter broken down into beef, dairy, equine and general livestock majors. Geoff Brown, Associate Dean, Agricultural Sciences said the school plans to launch an applied degree in the fall of 2020 which will be new for them. “It’s been approved by advanced education. After finishing a diploma program, a student would be able to take the applied degree in their third and fourth year. It’s a big employment opportunity for our students.”
Feeding cattle at the Beef Cattle Research and Teaching Unit, Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence at the University of Saskatchewan. ©© University of Saskatchewan
“The experiential component and the focus on preparing students for careers is vital."
Brown cites the student managed farm concept as the flagship of their programs and discussed the school’s three separate beef herds. “In the first year, students get typical agricultural hands on training and in the second year, they form teams to manage one of the livestock units. Students are involved in calving out the commercial beef herd in January. The research herd calves on pasture and those students focus on expanded grazing. Another team manages a forty head purebred Angus cow herd. The school strives to instill business competencies and challenges their over 500 predominantly rural students on the dogma of the livestock industry. “The student led model has really helped us in every area. There is a lot of soft skill development there.” Whitney Bosovich of Direct Marketing Livestock Systems and Brandon Hertz, Trouw Nutrition are recognized as notable alumni, along with Josie Van Lent, Dean of Agricultural Sciences as a current faculty member. The world of learning is filled from end to end with awesome and exciting opportunities for inquisitive minds interested in agriculture and specifically the beef industry. Canada is not to be forgotten when it comes to choosing where this learning should take place. During this amazing time in our technology-based world, it is important for young and old students alike to remain open minded when researching all potential opportunities before committing to what may on the outside appear the trendy path.
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