American Red Polls - 2023 Winter Journal Catalog

WINTER 2023 - Volume 78 // #1

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JACKSON FARMS PROUD TO HAVE RAISED EITHER THE GRAND CHAMPION OR THE RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION BULL AT THE NATIONAL RED POLL SHOW IN 10 OF THE LAST 16 YEARS. LOOK NO FURTHER FOR SUPERIOR FULLBLOOD RED POLL GENETICS.

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INTRODUCING JF GUNS N ROSES SHUTER’S FREEDOM X JF BB ZENA

PROUD TO HAVE EARNED THE PREMIER BREEDER AND PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARDS AT THE 2022 NATIONAL RED POLL SHOW

JIM JACKSON, Owner 2904 N WASHINGTON ROAD GREENS FORK, IN 47345 765-586-0198 jjackson@tdsdrive.com

HERD SIRES: SHUTER’S FREEDOM & JF BIG SHOT JR HERD SIRES: ESQUIRE’S TOP GUN & JF GUNS N ROSES *************************** REGISTERED FULLBLOOD BULLS & FEMALES FOR SALE *************************** WE HAVE SOME 2021 & 2022 BULL CALVES AVAILABLE SIRED BY FREEDOM THESE ARE HALF SIBLINGS TO GUNS N ROSES *************************** FIVE GENERATIONS SETTING THE DIRECTION SINCE 1947 *************************** CHR PARTICIPANT - VISITORS WELCOME *************************** THANKS TO THE PURCHASERS OF OUR CATTLE AT THE NATIONAL SALE: GARY TAYLOR (TN), TIM MONTAGUE (TN), DENNIS HAYNES (MO). ALSO PRIVATE TREATY SALES TO LARRY DAVIS (OH) AND JARROD MORAN (OH) *************************** LOOK FOR OUR CONSIGNMENTS IN THE KY BEEF EXPO SALE TO BE HELD IN MARCH 2023

JOE JACKSON, Manager 4398 S 300 E WARREN IN 46792 260-519-5286 bandj.clublambs@gmail.com

TERESA JACKSON, Farm Address 2131 N WASHINGTON ROAD GREENS FORK, IN 47345 765-914-1298 jackson.bill.teresa@gmail.com

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Bylaws: Jim Jackson - Chairman, Dan Schmiesing, Chet Miller Finance: Edsel Belyew - Chairman, Brant Sanders, Chet Miller Junior Asscociation and Junior Preview: Teresa Jackson - Junior Advisor, Brian Shuter, Willard Gardner, Becky Ebersole Membership: Chet Miller - Chairman, Brent Raines National Meeting and Sale: Chairman TBD based on location selected, Joe Jackson National Show: Jim Jackson - Chairman, Becky Ebersole, Brent Raines Nominations: John Rager - Chairman, Chet Miller Performance: Brian Fairchild - Chairman, Trevor McClurkin Publications: Phil Wyrick, Regan Logan

President’s Message Our National Meeting and Sale in Fort Smith, AR was a very nice event. I would like to take the opportunity to thank our committee leads that made it happen. Trevor McClurkin and Mike Mammele worked many hours, days and months on the fine details and their efforts were obvious for all that attended. From the set up for the cattle at the fairgrounds, the hotel accommodations, the National Meeting site, the catered luncheon, and the National Sale itself – all went off according to plan. Many thanks again for hosting.

The National Meeting had 28 voting members present. There was healthy discussion around several topics with the most scrutiny on the financial status of the Association. Thru the leadership of the Finance Committee and its chair, Edsel Belyew, the Association can show where all our assets are held. There was an effort to consolidate and combine locations of deposits and there is solid documentation for auditing purposes. The annual audit was completed with a positive report. Concern regarding income to cover operating expenses was noted and that will need to be considered by the current Board. As for the BoD, I would like to thank the outgoing members – Edsel Belyew, David McCall, Trevor McClurkin for their service to ARPA and welcome the new additions – Willard Gardner (MO), Brant Sanders (TN) and Phil Wyrick (AR) to their 3 year term. Promotions and Advertising was also a discussion point and will be a topic for action in the next year. Another thanks to our Executive Secretary, Jim Jackson, for having reports available and taking the minutes from the meeting.

Looking forward, we are looking for a host site for the 2023 National Meeting and Sale for the fall of 2023. If you have interest in hosting that event in your area, please reach out to a board member. Be on the look-out for updates for the KY Beef Expo Sale. The date for that will be March 4, 2023 and there will be updates sent out in early 2023. It is a great opportunity to display and purchase quality animals for your operation. Later in the summer, we look forward to another Jr Preview Show in Jefferson City, MO. Hoping all the Red Poll families have a safe, healthy, and joyful Holiday Season.

Stay warm!

As always, if myself or another BoD member can assist with questions or concerns, please contact us.

Blessings, Chet Miller Email: chetmiller4867@gmail.com Cell: (502)321-6001

ARPA Board of Directors Terms expire 2023 Chet Miller, President 4867 Buck Creek Rd Finchville, KY 40022 502-321-6001 Chet.miller@voestalpine.com Edsel Belyew 3986 Sulpur Creek Rd Big Sandy, TN 38221 731-693-9706 redpoll53@gmail.com Brian Fairchild 4394 Berkley Dr Everton, AR 72633 870-754-9377 Carpenter.bkfairchild@gmail.com

Terms expire 2024 John Rager, Vice President 6942 W 1000 N Roann, IN 46974 260-578-6745 john.b.rager@icloud.com

Terms expire 2025 Brant Sanders 220 W Hollis St Waynesboro, TN 38485 931-676-7392 brantsanders94@gmail.com

Joe Jackson 4398 S 300 E Warren, IN 46792 260-519-5286 bandj.clublambs@gmail.com

Phyl Wyrick 11001 Alexander Rd Mabelvale, AR 72103 501-517-2534 bjwyrick@comcast.net

Brent Raines 2228 McKaig Rd Troy, OH 45373 937-339-3213 stonebrookfarm@gmail.com

Willard Gardner 11415 Scrivner Rd Russellville, MO 65074 573-782-3536 gardne65913@gmail.com Red Poll Beef Journal // Winter 2023

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113TH NATIONAL RED POLL SHOW IN MEMORY OF JL MORRISON

Calf Champion Reserve Calf Champion

FEMALES Luke Jones - Red Oak LJ Rayne Emily Koch - Koch's Ginger

Senior Calf Champion

Justin Platt - JM JuJu Bean

Intermediate Champion Reserve Intermediate

Andrea Weaver - JF F Iris Camden Tingle - MFF Eleanor

Junior Champion Reserve Junior Champion

Luke Jones - Red Oak LJ Gwen Zoe Pfenning - JF F Destiny

Senior Champion Reserve Senior Champion

Lane McCall - DFM Sarah Sanderson David Koch - Koch's Lady May

Grand Champion Female Reserve Grand Champion Female

Luke Jones - Red Oak LJ Gwen Luke Jones - Red Oak LJ Rayne

Calf Champion Reserve Calf Champion

BULLS Jackson Farms - JF Guns N Roses Esquire Land & Cattle & Jackson Farms - Esquire's Top Gun

Intermediate Champion Reserve Intermediate Champion

Lane McCall - DFM The Rock Esquire Land & Cattle - Esquire's Justified

Junior Champion

Jackson Farms & Gary Taylor - JF Focus

Senior Champion

Silas Raines - SBF Rockafeller

Grand Champion Bull Reserve Grand Champion Bull

Jackson Farms - JF Guns N Roses Lane McCall - DFM The Rock

To see the full set of results, go to https://americanredpolls.com/events/national-red-poll-show-at-naile/

GROUPS: PAIR OF FEMALES Luke Jones Andrea Weaver Justin Platt BEST TWO HEAD Luke Jones Jackson Farms Lane McCall Andrea Weaver Justin Platt JR GET OF SIRE Jackson Farms SR GET OF SIRE Jackson Farms PREMIER BREEDER Jackson Farms PREMIER EXHIBITOR Jackson Farms JUNIOR AWARDS GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Luke Jones - Red Oak LJ Gwen RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION HEIFER Luke Jones - Red Oak LJ Rayne PREMIER EXHIBITOR Luke Jones DIAMOND EXCEL Andrea Weaver - JF F Iris

MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBERS Brant Sanders

I would first like to take a moment and thank those that have allowed me this opportunity. I look forward to serving as an ARPA board member.

My family and I reside in Southern Middle (Waynesboro) TN. My wife, MaKenzie of 5 years, is a school teacher.I myself work as a Hospice Chaplain, along with serving as lead Pastor of Butler Grove FWB Church. In 2016 I started Mid-South Properties , a portfolio of residential rental, agricultural and timber land properties.In June of 2021 we welcomed our first child and greatest blessing Robert Joel into the world.I operate on 500 acres, a combination of owned and rented land. Currently, I run between 120-150 cows and around 200 ewes.

My dad (Robert) and myself, 11 years old at the time, attended our first National Red Poll meeting and Sale in 2006. We purchased 5 heifers and a bull, genetics of which are still very much the foundation or our herd. Red Poll cattle have been part of our lives ever since. I realize that given the current economic climate, ARPA may have challenging financial decisions to make in the near future. Having a degree in accounting and a background in finance, I feel that I will be an asset to the board. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. My cell number is 931332-2857, email brantsanders94@gmail.com.

God Bless ~ Brant

Willard Gardner My wife, Amber, and I have three kids. Together we own Gardner Welding and DEW Farm. We've been raising Red Poll cattle since 2016, my wonderful wife Amber is a fourth generation Red Poll producer. Our children enjoy showing at our local fairs and we try to make as many Jr shows as possible.

At Gardner Welding I spend my days building skid steer/farm implements, making hydraulic repairs/hoses, among other daily duties. Thank you for electing me. I look forward to serving on the board.

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Phil Wyrick I want to thank you for the honor and opportunity to serve on the Red Poll board. I have a passion of over 43 years for the Red Poll breed. My wife of over 50 years and I own and operate Esquire Land and Cattle. We own 3 ranches in Central Arkansas with our headquarters in Little Rock Arkansas. Our cattle are grass fed genetics, concentrating on growth, milk production and calving ease. My life experiences include, owning a manufactoring plant with my brothers for over 45 years. I have served in the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Arkansas State Senate. I served in the cabinet for Mike Huckabee as the Director of Livestock and Poultry. I also served on an Arkansas Election Commission. I look forward to the next calf crop and positive moves for the Red Poll Association.

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First time purchasers of Red Polls

Claudia Talbot Florence, AL

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new Members of ARPA:

Greg McGowan Liberty, KY

Allie Howell (JR) Breezy Rock Ranch Marengo, IN Buffalo, MN Lucas Walker Salvisa, KY

Jarrod Moran Louisville, OH

Swift Spring Farm Scott Williams Almo, KY Broken Arrow, OK Nathanael Burnett Melber, KY

Robert Crozier Stilwell, OK

Jul 15, 22 – Nov 30, 22

Ruth Bancroft Dickson, TN

Maia Broussard Alderson, WV

Curtis Chandley Centerville, TN

3:16 Mattingly Farms, LLC Stark City, MO

Breezy Bland Krum, TX

Welcome to ARPA!

gBeef Farmersville, TX Emilie Everett Lakebay, WA

Officers President: V. President: Sec/Treas: Directors: Directors:

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

Address

Gail Spegal Gail Spegal Jim Jackson Gordon Jackson Jim Jackson Teresa Jackson

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_____

Progress Starts with

Heifer Selection

By: Brian Fairchild, Fairchild Farms Everton Arkansas Heifer selection stays at the forefront of seedstock producers as much as herd sire selection. I’ve read many articles and research and often it can be overwhelming. But essentially it boils down to knowing your program goals and being consistent in implementing those goals.

The program of one seed stock producer is not going to be the same of others, nor should they all be the same. We all have different goals and different environments. One may want to focus on milk, another show stock, another growth, and yet another grass-based. Therefore, I’ll focus on general selection and how I select heifers or cows for retention or purchase for the purpose of this article.

For me it begins with the sire and dam. I retain or purchase replacements out of a sire and dam that matches my program. The sire needs to have a good attitude, feet, and testicles, and the confirmation that I am wanting to breed. The cow needs to have a good attitude, feet, a good udder, and the confirmation that I'm working toward. She has to calve unassisted and maintain good body condition while she is raising her calves. There have been a few times that I really liked a cow but after 3-4 calves her udder became undesirable. This is very disappointing but if I continue to breed her and keep replacements she is going to pass this weakness on, therefore she cannot stay in my breeding program.

Once I have cows that are producing well then I can move my attention to the progeny. Selecting heifers is just as much a process of elimination as it is a process of selection. Culling is crucial, one of the most important things a seed stock producer does. When I first started raising seedstock, I had a breeder tell me that they don't cull heifers. After being in the breed a few years now, I now know that even though they don't cull their heifers, the breeders that buy their heifers do. I don't want to waste my time, nor do I want to waste others' time and money. Just because its registered stock doesn't make it a seed stock.

So cull hard, study your herd, what do you like about each individual animal. If you're new to seed stock production, I encourage you to make a list of the pros and cons of each animal then compare that to your program. Which ones matchup and which ones don't. Having a program and being disciplined will save you a lot of headaches and wasted time. I cull first at weaning. Removing those that did not perform, got sick, or just don't reach the standards that I want to produce. I then cull 10-11 months old, and again before they are put with a bull. One thing I want to note is to consider the input that the cows have had. If you're in the middle of a drought or only had low quality hay consider this. I want to judge a cow by her performance and not something out of her control, even if it's my fault. Not to give her an excuse but considering the whole picture. Even in extra hard conditions they can still be compared to their contemporaries.

Personally I pay a lot of attention to things that Gerald Fry, Steve Campbell, and Jan Bonsma said, not everyone will agree with linear measurements and their ideal confirmation, but it works for me and my program. My goal in this article is not to tell you how to do your program but to create your own and diligently stick to it. Know what you are doing and why you're doing it. Don't assume everything is good, no matter how good your cattle are there will always be something to cull. But when the quality begins to improve and you see the difference your selection has made, not only does your pride in accomplishment increase but so does your income.

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Junior Spotlight

katie spegal

DAUGHTER of TODD and allison spegal 18 years old FAIRLAND, IN I am this years American Junior Red Poll Association President.

I am proud to represent this breed, and all the great people that are apart of it. I have been showing cattle for about 5 years, alongside my family who has been super supportive. My family has been raising red poll for 4 generations and we also attend multiple shows throughout the year. I am currently a freshman at Purdue University studying Animal Science- Agribusiness. I plan to join the agriculture community and go into livestock production. I encourage younger people to get involved as soon as possible and participate in all they can. As president I have met so many interesting people, and have got to travel to new places as well. I cherish the memories I’ve made, and I hope to carry these experiences with me for the rest of my life.

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National SALE Oct. 22, 2022 Fort Smith Arkansas

Thank you Trevor McClurkin and Mike Mammele National Sale Committee

High Selling Bull

Esquire’s Top Gun Reg.219009 Purchased by Jackson Farms - $4300.00

HIGH SELLING FEMALE

Elsrod’s BS Bea 115 Reg.218832 Purchased by Lost Creek Farm - $2200.00

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Farmand Ranch

Red Poll Reflections

by Bill Wiese

Wiese Red Polls has a long history with the breed we all love, closing in on a hundred years. My dad, Bill Senior, began farming in 1925, on the farm his grandfather had purchased in 1878 for $4.00 an acre and a shotgun. Having lost his father at a young age he, his mother, Anna, and his sister, Ada, started out with very little. His mother’s dad helped him get started farming by gifting him a couple of white-faced cows. They had the quarter from his grandfather and a quarter of grass three miles away that his dad had purchased shortly before his untimely death, so there was ample room to expand the cow herd. Since bunk space was at a premium, Dad noted how much room those horned cows took and the expense to have them dehorned.

His uncle had some Red Polls and so Dad was able to purchase his first Red Polls in 1927 and the rest is history.

The farm flourished under his leadership and hard work. He and his mother would milk those duel purpose Red Polls by hand, selling the cream and feeding the skim milk to the hogs. Sometime, in the ‘dirty thirty’s’ as they were known here in Kansas, he began to register some of his better heifers. My parents were married in 1943, I was born to the union a year later. My dad and mom added my two sisters to complete our family by 1952. As the farm grew and the family too, dad no longer had time for the hogs and only three cows were still milked by the time I was 7 or 8. I would milk one and he the other two, and I would have the bucket calves to feed as well as take care of 300 hens. I only had to do those chores in the evening when I got home from school.

In 1952, Dad had become quite active in the Kansas Red Poll Association and held different offices till it disbanded in the 1960’s. The numbers had fallen off as the Red Polls were unable to compete with the Holsteins in milk production. Those who did not wish to milk crossed their good Red Polls with those short-legged Herefords and Angus that were very popular at that time. Unfortunately, Red Polls lost numbers in Kansas and Nationally at that time. Later they made somewhat of a comeback in part with the work that was being done at the U. S. Meat and Animal Research Center in Nebraska. Research there showed crossbreeding with Red Polls could be very profitable for the commercial cattleman because of their maternal qualities, temperament and longevity.

World Tour at the Wiese Homestead June 12, 2017

Giles and June Crisp from England with Angie Wiese 2005, We always enjoy vistors!

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At the National Sale in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1959, Dad had bought a nice heifer for me, C. L. Blondie’s Pansy bred to S. S. Beauty Perfection so I could get started in the Red Poll business. He retired in 1970, and sold me a few of his best cows which I added to my herd. I was fortunate to have married a beautiful young lady from Nebraska that year. Angie and I were blessed with three lovely girls and later with three great son-in-laws. Brian was one of those son-in-laws, He and Jill worked with me on the farm and now own the cattle as I have retired. I still help out on the farm as health permits. He is busy with a nice farming operation, so the herd has been reduced in size to about 30 cows.

Red Polls have been very good

to our family

Red Polls have been very good to our family. Angie and I attended many Red Poll events and sold registered Red Polls from coast to coast. When we got married, there was no active state organization in Kansas; so, with the encouragement of Merle Ebers of Seward, Nebraska, we joined the Nebraska Red Poll Chapter. Later, more breeders were added from nearby states. With active breeders in Nebraska, Kansas, Colorado and Missouri, we banded together to form the Western States Red Poll Association and have hosted a number of National Sales in Springfield, Missouri and other locations in Missouri.

I was honored to have been elected to the National Board in the early 2000’s. During that time with the help of Brian, our herd had grown to 80 cows. Around the turn of the century, we were selling as many as 15 registered bulls a year and at least that many heifers. We were also honored to host Western States Field Days several times and were pleased to have the World Red Poll Tour stop by a couple of times to see what a Kansas Red Poll farm looked like. We are so thankful for the many friends and customers in the Red Poll breed that has helped Wiese Red Polls flourish over the years!

Bill and Angie Wiese and their 3 daughters along with son-inlaw, Brian Hiebert, about 1994

Wiese Farms

Brian and Jill Hiebert

Bill and Angie Wiese

We have bulls and heifers for sale. We look forward to hearing from you!

I want to thank Regan Logan for encouraging me to write a few words about Wiese Red Polls. I kept trying to put her off, but she was very persistent. By the way, for all those who love our breed, Brian and Jill would love for you to visit and see their herd of Red Polls.

Brian 620-802-2169 jbhieb@outlook.com Bill 620-465-3865 wmhwiese@gmail.com

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Hill Top Farms John Rager

260-578-6745 6942 W 1000 N, Roann, IN 46974 CHR participant Concentrating on increased milk production and carcass quality

Bama Red Polls T.J Currier

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888 Cox Cove Road Hayden AL 35079 205-647-3923

Fairchild Farms 870-754-9377 Brian 501-406-5010 Greg Like us on Facebook

G & S Red Polls

George & Sally Shaffer & Family 970-846-6343 157 CR 1266 Pittsburg, TX 75686 Semen & Grass-fed Beef for Sale

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Raising Moderate Framed Quality Red Poll Cattle In The Mountains Of Arkansas

Upcoming Events

February 4 Southern States Red Poll Association Meeting Please contact Brant Sanders at 931-332-2857 if you would like to attend. Location will be chosen convenient to most of the respondents.

March Kentucky Beef Expo, TBD Louisville, KY March 15 Spring Journal submission deadline May Junior Preview Show entries due (watch for mailing for official timeline) June 9-11 Junior Preview Show

Index

Bama Red Polls .................................... Page 18 Coke Creek Farms................................... Page 14 Darlin Red Polls .................................... Page 18 Esquire Land and Cattle ..................... Back Cover Fairchild Farms ..................................... Page18 G&S Red Polls ....................................... Page 18 Hill Top Farms ...................................... Page 18 Indiana Red Poll Association .............. Page 10 Jackson Farms .................................... Page 2 Lost Creek Farms ................................... Page 15 Miller Family Farm ............................... Page 3 Rolling Hills Farm ................................. Page 14 Sanders Cattle Co .................................. Page 19 Shadow Creek ....................................... Page 10 Spegal’s Red Poll Cattle ...................... Page 12 Stieber Red Poll ................................. Page 6 Taylor Land and Cattle ....................... Page 15 Wiese Farms ............................................ Page 17 Wilkshire ............................................... Page 6

Lincoln University Carver Farm, Jefferson City, MO 65101 hosted by Bonnie Linhardt and Willard Gardner

July 15 Fall Journal submission deadline August Indiana State Fair Red Poll Open Show TBA Indianapolis, IN

Sanders Cattle Company Waynesboro,TN

August Kentucky State Fair Red Poll Open Show TBA Louisville, KY October National Meeting and Sale, Date and Location TBD November Nationals Show, Louisville, KY Date TBA

SCC RED MARK 831 Registration #217211 We have several 2 year old bulls available for sale.

Brant Sanders 931-332-2857

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