Junior Scene

Hello all! Many of you are back into school routines and it seems like just yesterday I was still in high school. For now, schooling is not a part of my daily schedule. Thankfully for those in school, things are looking more “normal” at the start of this academic year than they may have this time last year.

Now, instead of waking up and getting ready for classes, it is the calves needing fed, cows being checked, and a magnitude of other chores that fill my day. Life here in Maryland has been good to me so far. Things are extra busy this time of the year. Fall cows are starting to calve, sale calves are being weaned, broke, and prepped for a fall sale, and show cattle are getting back in their routine as our first fall major is quickly approaching. No doubt, I’d be a liar if I said I didn’t miss my time in Ames at school, however, work has been a nice change of pace. While it is no longer assignments and exams I have filling up my schedule, I still find myself being tested daily.

In the real-world, people are tested daily. In agriculture in particular, many farmers and ranchers have been tested to the max this year. No, not all because of COVID, but instead a finicky Mother Nature throwing all types of weather at us. Drought, fire, wind or rain, depending on where you’re located. It is inevitable that the weather has made you scratch your head in the morning and wonder, “Now what?” And once again the lessons and hardships we encounter and learn from prevail. Perseverance, determination, grit and problemsolving all come to mind. At the end of the day, it is the passion and love for what we do. “So, God made a farmer,” am I right? Cody Jinks may say it best in his song, “It’s been a too long time with no peace of mind, I’m ready for the times to get better.”

Stay Resilient

by Clayton Schowe, NALJA Ex-Officio

Much Appreciated

Thank you one and all for your tremendous support at our recent benefit auction. The generosity of the many contributors, bidders and buyers ensures we will be able to continue to promote the Limousin breed and it’s breeders. A special thanks to Linhart Limousin for allowing us the use of their facility. To Roger and Ann Vorthmann for the brisket meal. To the L365 team for hosting the online bidding portion of our auction, and to the live auction team, Mark Smith, Tom Rooney and Wiley Fanta. It was truly a group effort and for that we are thankful.

2021 HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION BOARD

Front row, from left: Jason Boyer, Secretary; Randy Corns, President; Emmett Edwards, Vice President; and T.J. Callahan, Treasurer Back row, from left: Jim Venner, Ex Officio,Casey Fanta, Matt Duff, Rob Brawner, Matt Bruner, William Long, and Dean Summerbell, Executive Secretary

While it may be a challenge some days, all one can do is wake up and make the most of the hand they are dealt. If we collectively can do that, time will, in theory, be better.

I’d be remiss if I did not at least reflect on the summer NALJA had. Myself, along with my fellow past, and present board of directors would first and foremost like to say, “Thank You!” Thank you to anyone who had a hand in making the American Showdown a tremendous event where memories were made to hopefully last a lifetime. Personally, I am thankful to be a part of a breed association that offers a true family-like atmosphere. We hope to continue with what we feel is an upward trend for our annual National Junior Limousin Show and Congress. No doubt the board works hard to make things the best we can!

As I transition into my new role of Ex-Officio, I am thankful to be able to serve an association that has given so much to me as an individual. While I may no longer be a “junior,” my passion for this breed has not waivered. The NALJA board has already begun to line things out for the next year and start planning, with the hope of becoming even better. Remember to never veer from a challenge, when presented with a test, never back down and give it your all. Stay resilient and make the most of every day because, “Changes are comin’, no doubt.”

“Make each day your masterpiece.” “Nothing will work unless you do.” -John Wooden.

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