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Page 5 President’s Message Page 6 Secretary Report Page 6 First Time Purchasers Page 7 Ebersole Traveling Trophy Page 9 National Sale Results Page 11 Memorials Page 13 How to Contribute Page 14 National Show Results Page 16 Farm and Ranch - Wintertime Cow Care Page 18 Upcoming Events and Index
2 022 ARPA F e e s Normal Registrations
Under 12 months of age 12-24 months of age Over 24 months of age
Complete Herd Report (CHR)
Annual Cow Enrollment $5 Registration of CHR calf $10 (complete herd must be enrolled at beginning of year)
Transfers – all registration types Within 1 month of date of sale 1 to 3 months from date of sale Over 3 months from date of sale .
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Bylaws: Jim Jackson - Chairman, Dan Schmiesing, Chet Miller Finance: Edsel Belyew - Chairman, Chet Miller, Greg Fairchild Junior Asscociation and Junior Preview: Teresa Jackson - Junior Advisor, Becky Ebersole, Brian Shuter Membership: Chet Miller - Chairman National Meeting and Sale: Pending National Show: Jim Jackson - Chairman, Becky Ebersole, Brent Raines Nominations: John Rager - Chairman, David McCall, Faron Daniel Performance: Brian Fairchild- Chairman, David McCall, Trevor McClurkin Publications: Trevor McClurkin, Mack Buckmier, Greg Fairchild
President’s Message Greetings from Kentucky. I am humbled and honored to serve as this year’s president of ARPA. This is my 5th year serving on the Board. I look forward to a year of positive momentum as the world continues to pull out of the Covid pandemic. First, let me thank David McCall who served with honor the last 2 years as president. We gained some stability with his leadership that I will work to maintain. In addition, I would like to thank Dr Jeff Wilkins, who rotates off after serving 2 terms and Faron Daniels who served 1 term. They have been solid contributors with their presence and ideas. New to the Board of Directors this year, but not new to service for ARPA, are Joe Jackson, John Rager, and Brent Raines. Input from the membership is key to growth and success. Please feel free to contact me regarding any ideas that may be on your mind. Hoping all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Chet Miller
Email: chetmiller4867@gmail.com Cell: (502)321-6001
ARPA Board of Directors Terms expire 2022 Edsel Belyew 3986 Sulphur Creek Rd Big Sandy, TN 38221 731-693-9706 Redpoll53@gmail.com
Terms expire 2023 Chet Miller, President 4867 Buck Creek Rd Finchville, KY 40022 502-321-6001 Chet.miller@voestalpine.com
Terms expire 2024 John Rager, Vice President 6942 W 1000 N Roann, IN 46974 260-578-6745 john.b.rager@icloud.com
David McCall 1745 Clore Jackson Rd Shelbyville, KY 40065 502-494-9644 mccallshowcattle@yahoo.com
JL Morrison 3230 Woolwine Hwy Stuart, VA 24171 276-694-0101 Design3@consultant.com
Joe Jackson 4398 S 300 E Warren, IN 46792 260-519-5286 bandj.clublambs@gmail.com
Trevor McClurkin 3609 M Albert Pike Ave Fort Smith, AR 72904 479-208-2538 tmcclurkin@icloud.com
Brian Fairchild 4394 Berkley Dr Everton, AR 72633 870-754-9377 Carpenter.bkfairchild@gmail.com
Brent Raines 2228 McKaig Rd Troy, OH 45373 937-339-3213 stonebrookfarm@gmail.com Red Poll Beef Journal // Winter 2022
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JIM JACKSON ARPA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY AND REGISTRAR PHONE: 765-425-4515 EMAIL: AMERICANREDPOLLS@GMAIL.COM MAIL: 2904 N WASHINGTON RD GREENS FORK, IN 47345 OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 AM-4 PM & 7-9 PM EST (CLOSED TUESDAY’S) AVAILABLE BY EMAIL, VOICEMAIL AND TEXT.
Be sure to visit our website americanredpolls.com
First time purchasers of Red Polls / new Members of ARPA:
Jul 15, 2021 – Nov 10, 2021
Natalie Harris (JR) Dahlonega, GA
PH Farms Mt Gilead, OH
Jaxon Minx Dayton, TX
Malcolm Ray (JR) Portland, IN
Etzler Red Poll Paulding, OH
Foggy Ridge Horse & Cattle Co Ridgeland, WI
David Sovis Ovid, MI
Tim & Sandra Montague Covington, TN
Forevergreen Acres Stratford, ON
Paul Mounce Cassville, MO
Lemaeco Ivy Memphis, TN
Mike Bohm Douro-Dummer, ON
DEW Farm Russelville, MO
Corbin Minx Dayton, TX
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Welcome to ARPA!
30th Anniversary S h ow ma n o f S h ow me n 1991 Beth Ebersole 1992 Becky Ebersole 1993 Terry Lipps
American Junior Red Poll Association
Ebersole T r av e l i n g Showman of showmen trophy
1994 Heather Foreman 1995 George Schmiesing 1996 Chris Raines 1997 Becky Schmiesing 1998 Emily Schmiesing 1999 Chris Raines 2000 Becky Scott 2001 Greg Raines 2002 Becky Scott 2003 Jessica Culbertson 2004 Kim Scott 2005 Jesse Mattingly 2006 Kyle Young 2007 Trev Schoenhals 2008 Kendra Nunan 2009 Alicia LaPage 2010 Jake Bowman 2011 Colton Miller 2012 Megan Jackson 2013 Adam Miller 2014 Lindsey Jackson 2015 Dane Miller 2016 Emily Koch 2017 Emily Koch 2018 Emily Koch 2019 Emily Koch
The Ebersole Trophy with the new case
The Ebersole Traveling Trophy has been a thirtydonated by the Western States in year tradition for the American Junior Red Poll memory of Mary Jo Schmiesing Association (AJRPA) in honor of the Showman of Showmen in the show-ring. An anonymous donor and friend of the family surprised the family with this distinctive trophy in honor of Judy Ebersole, wife and mother of the Ebersole Family. The tradition has continued with Judy’s two girls, Beth (Jones) and Becky, and grandson Luke. Both girls were in the original AJRPA in 1987. Luke began showing in 2016. Grandpa Howard Brewer established the Red Polls and milked the herd. The farmstead is located near West Milton, OH. Judy showed all her life at the Miami County Fair in Troy, OH. She was a registered nurse at the Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis and in Troy, OH. She was known as “Nurse Big Needle” at 4-H camp and was loved by all her 4-H’ers. Judy made sure the girls participated in shows and worked diligently in the barn. Unfortunately, Judy passed away at the early age of 45. The girls remember going to their first Junior Preview Show in southern Illinois. It was at Rend Lake at the county fairgrounds in 1988. Luke has continued showing and thinks that the importance of the junior group is “meeting people, getting to travel and putting in many more miles” than his mother and favorite aunt. The farm still has a herd of Red Poll cattle which they inherited from Grandma and Grandpa Brewer. Their dad, Bill, is still very active and is very supportive of their 66 acre farm called Red Oak Farm. When asked about their mother the girls agreed that “she had a passion for kids and cows—especially her Red Polls.”
2020 Carly Shuter
2021 Jacob Shuter
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2021 NATIONAL SALE RESULTS - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 Thanks to all our consignors and buyers. This weekend would not have been possible without everyone pitching in to help. A special thanks to Rusty Harmeyer, auctioneer and Brent Raines, wing man, for their excellent performance for our sale. Jeff Doll and Kyle Young worked the crowd perfectly. Adam Miller, Chet Miller, and Skyler Jackson worked hard lining up the cattle and pushing them through the sale. Thanks to David McCall who clerked the sale. Dr. Erica Paul, Kurtz Veterinary Clinic, certifying health papers. And, last but not least, everyone who helped us set-up and tear down under the leadership of Joe and Jim Jackson. ARPA wishes to thank the sale committee of Teresa Jackson and Dr. Jeff Wilkins for all their time and hard work. Total Sales $38,450--26 head Bull average $1920 SALE Results Bulls Lot 2 $3100 Lot 1 $1100 Lot 4 $2400 Lot 5 $2100 Lot 6 $ 900
Officers President: V. President: Sec/Treas: Directors: Directors:
Cows Lot 10 $2700 Lot 12 $1600 Lot 8 $1550 Lot 11 $1800 Lot 7 $1000
Bred Heifers Lot 15 $1750 Lot 17 $1200
Open Heifers Lot 23 $1400 Lot 21 $1650 Lot 18 $1200 Lot 24 $1700 Lot 20 $1300 Lot 22 $1650 Lot 30 $1100
Open Heifers Lot 29 $1100 Lot 27 $ 800 Lot 28 $1100 Lot 31 $1500 Lot 25 $ 800 Lot 19 $1200 Lot 26 $ 750
Indiana Red Poll Association Gail Spegal Jeff Koch Gordon Jackson Megan Platt, Jim Jackson, Gregg Spegal, Justin Platt
Members
Burton, Donald & Family________ Carl Swine Enterprises Jim & Diane Carl________ Edge Acres Bonnie Edgell__________ Havenwood Farm, Gerald Crafton & Family__ Hill Top Farm, John B. Rager___________ Jackson, Gordon E. & Family______ Jackson Farms, Jim & Family___________ Jackson Farms, Joe___________________ Jackson Farms, Teresa & Family_________ JM Farm, Justin & Megan Platt_____ Koch Farm, Jeff & Jill Koch__________ Miller, J.D. & Katrina___________ Shuter Sunset Farms, Mike & Family__________ Someday Acres, Wilbur & Sheila Stone____ Spegal, Gail & Family___________ Spegal, Gregg & Family_________
Bull test Rep: IN Livestock Assn: ISF 4-H Breed Rep: ISF Open Breed Rep: National Sec/Treas: National Jr Advisor:
Phone
812-546-5998 260-359-2764 260-894-1656 317-392-1090 260-578-6745 765-625-0986 765-586-0198 260-356-7286 765-914-1298 317-677-5418 317-642-6064 812-525-1205 812-249-2701 765-754-7697 812-786-2600 317-835-7617 317-379-5951
Gail Spegal Gail Spegal Jim Jackson Gordon Jackson Jim Jackson Teresa Jackson
Address
6744 N 600 E, Hope, IN 47246_______ 1647 W 100 S, Huntington, IN 46750__ 1518 Rochester Rd, Ligonier, IN 46767_____ 1546 E 375 N, Shelbyville, IN 46176___ 6942 W 1000 N, Roann, IN 46974_______ 14390 E Co Rd 350 N, Parker City, IN 47368___ 2904 N Washington Rd, Greens Fork, IN 47345__ 4398 S 300 E, Warren, IN 46792______ 2131 N Washington Rd, Greens Fork, IN 47345__ 3932 W 700 N, Fairland, IN 46126_____ 5305 Stockpile Rd, Oldenburg, IN 47036___ 8152 E 100 S, Bowling Green, IN 47833 6376 N 300 W, Anderson, IN 46011____ 8615 S Organ Spring Rd, Salem, IN 47167_______ 6902 N 400 W, Fairland IN 46126______ 7150 N 400 W, Fairland, IN 46126_____
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A special thank you to our donors and buyers for the Silent Auction during the annual banquet. We raised $620 for the ARPA Endowment Fund.
Donor
Buyer
Donor
Buyer
Brent Raines
Dylan Gardner
Calhoun Farm
Ha�e Hartschuh
Ebersole Family
Bonnie Edgell
Calhoun Farm
Ha�e Hartschuh
Calhoun Farm
Bonnie Edgell
Koch Family
Troy Hartschuh
Ebersole Family
Bonnie Edgell
Koch Family
Troy Hartschuh
Broken Brick Farm
Norma Calhoun
Ebersole Family
Skyler Jackson
Brent Raines
Jusin Pla�
Teresa Jackson
Amber Gardner
Broken Brick Farm
Jus�n Pla�
Calhoun Farm
Linda Rager
Broken Brick Farm
Joe Jackson
JL Morrison
Skip Hajok
Koch Family
Joe Jackson
JL Morrison
Bonnie Edgell
Calhoun Farm
Dan Schmiesing
JL Morrison
Joe Jackson
Ebersole Family
Marie Jackson
JL Morrison
Linda Rager
Western States Red Poll Association President – Hope Mammele Secretary/Treasurer – Bonnie Linhardt - RED POLL FAMILY BREEDERS George Burch Geoshar Ranch Co 4661 Hillside Drive Rogers, AR 72758 417-422-3199
Willard & Amber Gardner DEW Farm 11415 Scrivner Road Russellville, MO 65074 573-645-7371
donald & Donna Lake R & D Farm 7637 Lawrence 1110 Mt. Vernon, MO 65712 471-452-2026
Trevor D. McClurkin McClurkin Diamond M. Farms, LLC 3609 N Albert Pike Avenue Fort Smith, AR 72904 479-2018-2533
Dennis & Pam Schoenhals Pamden Red Polls 130 E Holden Road Kremlin, OK 73753 580-874-2320
bill & Angie Wiese Wiese Farms 12214 E Parallel Road Haven, KS 67543 620-465-3665
James Campbell 2452 norway rd Granby, MO 64844 417-592-2339
Marty & Mary Anne Grabow 1151 240 th Avenue Canby, MN 56220 507-277-5851
Todd & Bonnie Linhardt 912 Route E Jefferson City, MO 65101 573-338-7006
Meredith McKee McMarshall Farms 1634 Pleasantview Road Washburn, IL 61570 309-248-7005
George & Sally Shaffer G & S Red Polls 157 Camp County Road 1268 Pittsburg, TX 75686 903-855-7541
Phil Wyrick Esquire Land & Cattle 11001Alexander Road Mabelvale, AK 72013 501-517-2534
Brian Fairchild Fairchild Farms 4394 Berkley Drive Everton, AR 72633
Jim & Tina Hansen J & T Farms 299 Good Hope Road Marshfield, MO 65706 417-859-2630
Kenny, Carol, & John Lueken Rolling Prairie Ranch 12693 W State Highway U Hatfield, MO 64458 660-867-3337
Mike & Jan Morgan Morgan Farms 1725 White Road Bates City, MO 64011
Herbert Shaffer 8853 Madison 3345 Witter,AR 72776 479-232-5823
Brian & Jill Hiebert 18605 Woodberry Road Mt. Hope, KS 67108 620-802-2169
Steve & Pam Reed Mike & Hope Mammele Diamond Arrow River Ranch Hillside Farms & Cattle LLC 82619 River Avenue Thedford, NE 69165 3268 226th Road 308-645-2719 dawson, mn 56232 320-226-6182 Rick & Debbie Sappington Arrow Rock Farm 12901 W Farm Road 2 Walnut Grove, MO 65770 417-788-2624
Wayne (deceased) & Sue Fish Nine West Oak Canyon 8899 US Highway 60 Bartlesville, OK 74003 918-337-8031 Alex & Melissa Franks Grace Acres Red Poll Cattle 3689 East Highway CC El Dorado Springs, MO 64744 402-637-6494
Donald Kelle 1776 n.t.St Ponca City, OK 74601 580-767-0174
Michael R. Silvers Silvers Farm PO Box 152 Butler, MO 64730 660-679-1552 Jackie & Janna Stieber Stieber’s Red Polls 910965 S 3370 Road Wellston, OK 74881 405-258-6388
- Sup porting Members John & Vicki Droz 3201 Wayside Bartlesville, OK 74006 918214-3037
Lorrie J. Scott 214 N Redwood Columbus, KS 66725 620-762-0598
Ryan & Lizzie Linhardt 7408 Scrivner Road Jefferson City, MO 65109 573-690-3314
Neal & Shirley Scott 6470 N.E. Liberty Weir, KS 66781 620-396-8310
Kim Scott Sidewayz Cattle Company 6534 SW Greenlawn Road Columbus, KS 66725 620-717-3944
Beverly Voth 114 East H Holden Road Kremlin, OK 73753 580-874-2314
Becky & Chris Perdue 212 Redwood Columbus, KS 66725 620-762-6064
- F u t u r e M e m be r s Dylan Gardner - Emma Gardner - William Gardner Shelby Goben - Ashley Lacen EllaMae Linhardt - Raley Shaffer - Sam Shaffer
MEMORIALS 2020 AND 2021 Dr. George Burch, 83, of Rogers, AR, was born November 28, 1936 in Trenton, MO. He passed March 27, 2020. Dr. Burch received his B.S. degree in Agriculture from Missouri State University. He went on to earn a M.S. in General Agriculture and an Ed.D. in Agriculture Education both from The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville. Bass Sells started him in the Red Poll business 50 years ago. Sells was noted for owning Pin Pur Prestige. Dr. Burch’s grandsons, Korey and Kyle, have continued his legacy in Willard, MO. Yvonne Prescott, passed away Saturday June 13, 2020 in Driffield, England at the age of 80. She and her husband Stephen, lived and farmed in the Lund, Driffield, area. The Prescott family became involved with Red Poll cattle in the early 1950’s. Yvonne was the first “qualified women judge”. Both have occupied various prominent positions in the UK Red Poll Cattle Society as exhibitors and judges. They attended many international Red Poll conferences around the globe. Max Crain, Sesser, IL, was born in Waltonville, IL on October 24, 1933. He began raising Red Poll cattle in the early 1950’s and established Egyptian Farm. He was a farmer and a proud breeder of Red Poll cattle. Mr. Crain showed cattle in 13 different states, winning many awards. It is recorded that he had three show strings out at the same time. Kenneth (Ken) Harwell Sr. passed away on December 11, 2020 at the age of 84. Ken graduated from Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN in 1958. After moving to Kansas City in 1963, Ken worked for many years as a Vice President for the American Polled Hereford Association. He served as the Executive Secretary of the American Red Poll Association from 1999 to 2010. John Earls, Jr., 82, lifelong resident of Tecumseh, Oklahoma, passed August 2, 2021. He was born November 4, 1938 to J.C. and Nora Earls, Sr. in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He married Betty Jo November 1, 1958 in Chandler, Oklahoma. John worked for the Rock Island Railroad and Tinker Air Force Base. The Earls’ established their Red Poll herd almost 70 years ago. His son, Larry, and the family, operate Cedar Hill Farm. William Hays, President of the Uruguayan Red Poll Breeders Association for many years, passed away July 16, 2021. He was a great enthusiast and always thinking about the future of the Red Poll breed. He was instrumental in developing the South American Red Poll breeders. In turn, he was one of the great protagonists and promoters of the World Congress of the Race in Uruguay in 2000. He taught us a lot about the Red Poll breed and was always very generous. Dr. Wesley Burrell Bayles of Niangua, MO passed away Monday, September 6, 2021. (Ni-an-gua) He was born on Nov 10, 1943 in Alton, IL. He attended Westminster College, Fulton, MO and received his B.A. and Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Dr. Bayles served as a Captain in the US Army Veterinary Corps for four years, working at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology in Washington D.C. and then worked at Friendship Hospital for Animals in D.C. Together, with his wife, Kathryn, the Georgetown Veterinary Hospital became an award-winning home for the healing of countless animals and a pillar of the Washington DC community. In 2000, Wesley returned to his roots in the Midwest, establishing a beautiful farm named “Two Ponds”. Here his avid love of the outdoors, animals and farm life surrounded by dear friends, as well as Red Poll cattle, chickens, ducks, and countless farm cats, joyously flourished. Red Poll Beef Journal // Winter 2022
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PROUD TO HAVE RAISED EITHER THE GRAND CHAMPION OR THE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL AT THE NATIONAL RED POLL SHOW IN 9 OF THE LAST 15 YEARS. LOOK NO FURTHER FOR SUPERIOR FULLBLOOD RED POLL GENETICS.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MCCALL FAMILY ON WINNING THE 2021 NATIONAL GRAND CHAMPION BULL. HIS DAM, JF CLOVER, WAS PURCHASED FROM JACKSON FARMS AT THE 2018 NATIONAL SALE. ***************************
HERD SIRES: SHUTER’S FREEDOM & JF BIG SHOT
JOE JACKSON, Manager 4398 S 300 E WARREN IN 46792 260-519-5286 bandj.clublambs@gmail.com
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PROUD TO HAVE EARNED THE PREMIER BREEDER AND PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARDS AT THE 2021 NATIONAL RED POLL SHOW.
TERESA JACKSON, Farm Address 2131 N WASHINGTON ROAD GREENS FORK, IN 47345 765-914-1298 jackson.bill.teresa@gmail.com
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wintertime cow care Hattie Hartschuh, Nutritionist and Red Poll association member Kalmbach Feeds, Inc.
Being a cow is a lot of work. They are the ultimate up-cyclers – taking green pasture and stockpiled forage and turning it in to milk, meat, and babies. They even boost biodiversity and sequester carbon! Every cow in your herd has a job to do. Preparing for winter and careful management during the coldest months of the year can really help them be their best and give you the most return. When it comes to winter preparations, evaluating overall herd body condition is a great starting point. It is a lot easier (and cheaper) to maintain flesh than it is to build it. By making sure that your brood cows are in good condition before the snow starts flying, you will have already started off on the right foot. It’s not uncommon for herds who have a wide age range in their cows to have some that need a little bit of extra attention. This becomes more apparent in late fall as grass becomes dormant and it gives you the perfect opportunity to separate those animals, assess them, and catch them up with added calories/energy.
Edsel Belyew
Deworming, vaccinating, and providing adequate vitamin and mineral supplementation are all part of properly managing your herd. A cow that is going into cold weather with a low to nil internal/external parasite burden will fare much better than one that is heavy with parasites and getting ready to face significant cold stress. Obviously, illness is bad enough in good weather, but the damage it causes can be exacerbated by cold and wet conditions. Those same challenges apply to cows that have had their nutrient requirements met versus those who are nearing vitamin or mineral deficiencies. Inadequate nutrition can “steal” a lot from us as livestock producers. Nutrient deficiencies can result in poor conception rates, loss of pregnancy, poor body condition, and added stress that can trigger the presentation of other potential underlying conditions. Finally, anticipating cold weather challenges can really give you that extra advantage. Plan for frozen stock tanks, heavy snow, subzero wind chills, and calves being born on the coldest night of the year. At the very least, make sure that your herd has wind breaks in their pasture and/or clean, dry space in the barn in the event of inclement weather. Whether your herd is completely grass fed or fed conventionally, here are some basics that you can use this winter: 1.) Assess body conditions in the fall. Separate off anyone who needs extra groceries and help them catch up before cold weather. 2.) Make sure that you offer some sort of fortified feed product (whether a supplement, feed, or free choice mineral) that covers your vitamin and mineral requirements. 3.) Vaccinate and deworm as part of your standard herd management protocol. 4.) Provide adequate shelter. They are raised outside and can usually fend for themselves, but have a backup plan for inclement weather. 16 Red Poll Beef Journal // Winter 2022
Meet Your Board Members John Rager
I established Hill Top Farms in 1965, which is located in north central Indiana. We run between 50 to 75 Red Poll cows. You will find Hill Top Farms pedigrees in many of our herds. I have served on the ARPA board of directors off and on starting at the age of 27 to the present at the age of 74. I have twice served as President and am the current Vice President. I have been very diligent in keeping track of ARPA finances over the years. I am very proud of my children and my cattle. As far as cattle go, I am proudest of winning the Indiana State Carcass contest over all breeds with a Red Poll. Contact me at any time at 260-578-6745.
Joe Jackson
I am a third-generation breeder. My grandad Jackson was showing RED POLLS at the Indiana State fair the day I was born. I have previously served 2 terms on board in early 2000's, 3 or 4 years as VP. As a family we have supported shows and sales all over the country. Our motto has been “have trailer will travel”. I see the future of RED POLLS is to promote commercially to people that focus on freezer beef or direct to consumers sales. Where Carcass Quality still counts.
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Upcoming Events
March KY Beef Expo Sale (Dates not published yet, expected to be March 3-5, 2022) March 15 Spring Journal submission deadline May 1 Junior Preview Show entries due (watch for mailing for official timeline) July 8-10 Junior Preview show - Henry Co Fairgrounds, Eminence, KY July 15 Fall Journal submission deadline August Indiana State Fair Red Poll Open Show, TBD Indianapolis, IN August Kentucky State Fair Red Poll Open Show, TBD Louisville, KY September 1 Annual Service Fee due October National Meeting, Banquet, Sale - location and dates TBD November 15 Winter Journal submission deadline November National Red Poll Show, schedule TBD Louisville, KY
Index
Belyew Red Poll Cattle ....................... Page 15 Blue Ridge Red Poll Association ......... Page 12 Esquire Land and Cattle ..................... Page 8 Indiana Red Poll Association .............. Page 9 Jackson Farms .................................... Page 12 McCall's Show Cattle ........................ Page 3 Shadow Creek ................................... Page 17 Shuter’s Sunset Farms ......................... Page 19 Spegal’s Red Poll Cattle ...................... Page 19 Stieber Red Poll ................................. Page 6 Wilkshire ........................................... Page 2 Western States Red Poll Association ... Page 10
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George & Sally Shaffer & Family 970-846-6343 157 CR 1266 Pittsburg, TX 75686 Semen & Grass-fed Beef for Sale
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