2015 Producer of the Year L Bar L Angus
braska State Junior Angus shows in McCook (2005), Ogallala (2008) and North Platte (2012). The Hasenauer family is well known for providing the most fun filled This year’s producer of the year games and special events held at has built their operation from the any state Jr show event. All particground up. And along the way ipants, adult and youth alike, they have had a positive impact on have a blast. many Nebraska Angus breeders, of L Bar L has exhibited cattle in all ages. the Yards at the National Western L Bar L Angus was started Stock Show (NWSS) for the years shortly after Todd and Donalynn 1997 thru 2012. Their cattle were Hasenauer tied the knot in 1984. always well received and Donnie’s To this union Todd brought three cooking definitely was a big hit in Angus cows which had been purthe yards for the exhibitor (Donnie chased for 4-H projects in the late does have her own 1970’s from John and catering business on the Deb Quirk. Donnie supside). L Bar L has particplied six registered ipated in the Nebraska Shorthorn cows that later Cattlemen’s Classic (inbecame the foundation cluding the first one 25 of their commercial cow years ago), the Nebraska herd. Angus Ass’n Pen of They have dedicated Three show and sale over 30+ years to breedand supported the state ing and promoting a Angus tour in 1999 and solid and well respected 2008 by hosting one of Angus herd in Wallace, the stops. L Bar L conNebraska. Todd and ducts an annual producDonnie have made famtion sale every year on ily and friends as importhe last Thursday of tant to their ranching March. They average 80 Emily, Bryce, Josie, Kristin, Tyler, Donalynn and Todd Hasenauer enterprise as their cattle. bulls and 40-60 heifer Todd and Donnie’s calves (purebred and commercial) Superintendent for the Lincoln four children (Tyler and his wife on the sale. They do a large numCounty fair for the past 20 years. Kristin, Bryce, Josie and Emily) ber of private treaty sales throughTodd also has a passion for acting have a vested interest in the land out the year., and through all and he shares his talents within his and cattle operation at L Bar L and activities, family and relationships community via a local play house help out as much as they can. with people are their true focus. named the “Wallace Community Todd and Donnie have and con“Family” -- a word that means Players “. He has participated in tinue to maintain active involveeverything to the Hasenauer’s at L over 15 various productions, all ment in the lives of their children, Bar L! “They are passionate about generating funds that go towards even as they step out on their own. cattle. But what brings to life that community improvements. Becoming “Empty Nesters” has passion is the relationships and the Angus breed involvement innot deterred Todd and Donnie people that tie it all together. They cludes Todd’s service as a Nefrom staying actively engaged have made many friends and had braska Angus Association South with other youth in the Wallace a tremendous impact locally, in director for 3 years and President community. Nebraska and nationally since they of the NAA during the 2002-2003 For the past 15 years they have started raising Angus in 1985. calendar years. The kids were inbeen Jr & Sr High Sunday School They strive to create a relationship volved in the Nebraska Junior teachers as well as the adult coorwith everyone they encounter and Angus Association along with the dinators for the Wallace United National Jr Angus Association, ex- try to turn those relationships into Methodist Youth Fellowship lasting friendships.” group. They care deeply about the hibiting cattle at numerous state shows and four Junior Nationals. moral and religious development The Hasenauers’ co-hosted the Neof the youth in their community.
Producer of the Year
The last ten years Todd has served as a board member for the Bethel Bible conference in Wellfleet. They provide Christian/bible study camping opportunities for youth in their area. Todd has been a 4-H leader in the Wallace Jr. Livestock club since 1981. This club sponsors and puts on the annual “Wallace Main Event Livestock show”. It is a day of fun competition among youth livestock exhibitors in Lincoln county, the show serves as a great warm up the Lincoln County Fair. Additionally, Todd has been a Beef
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