Josh Rockhill is the ag instructor at Central Lyon High School. He’s pictured here with student Emily.
I took a liking to the show industry. I showed dairy, beef, sheep and swine.” He even showed a rabbit and a chicken. “Before going to college, my brother, Danny, and I rotated 75 head of bottle calves every six weeks. I’d be nervous to know how many bottle calves I’ve fed in my life. But I’ve had enough for right now – until Kohen decides to join 4-H one day,” Josh said. He has a small number of show calves which run together with the herd at Van Roekel Cattle Co. “We have two annual sales every fall. Working with friends like them is a really cool opportunity for me, especially since farming is not my full-time career. I would say I’m a pretty good show cattle clipper, so I’m the one who gives them the haircuts and makes them look good and pretty. “Showing livestock is a passion of mine. Because I know the time and work that goes into it, I really enjoy helping my FFA kids who show livestock.” All the FFA advisers in Lyon County work hand-in-hand with the ISU Extension team to help coordinate activities at the Lyon County Fair. Josh is in charge of the beef show. In addition, Lance and BJ Van Roekel and Josh organize the Lyon County Classic Open Class Beef Show which is usually held the week before or after the fair. Ag roots run deep at Central Lyon. Josh is working with some students who are part of the fourth or even fifth generation of families involved in the local 4-H and FFA programs. “The kids thrive being part of a program where there’s a connection and relationship with their parents or grandparents.”
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