Ag leadership program graduates

Morgan County CSU Extension / Courtesy photo Makayla Guilbert and Zoey Sneed before their catch at the 2021 National Western Stock Show Rodeo.

Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program would not be possible without generous sponsors, so participants are also required to send monthly correspondence to their sponsors.

Makayla Guilbert from Wiggins and Zoey Sneed from Fort Morgan were both participants in the 20202021 National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf Program.

Makayla was sponsored by the Boettcher Foundation.

Zoey was sponsored by Mark Arndt with the Colorado Elks Association.

They received their Charolais Angus cross steers from Wagonhammer Ranches based in Albion, Nebraska, in May 2020. Both were able to bring their steers to a clinic held in October 2020.

Makayla and Zoey traveled with their steers to the National Western Stock Show in Januar y 2021. They competed in interviews and turned in their record books prior to the show on Saturday, Jan. 9.

Makayla was seventh in showmanship and live placing. Zoey was sixth in showmanship and ninth in live placing.

During the awards ceremony that concludes the program, both received many accolades.

Zoey was 10th place record book, second place in sponsor relations, sixth place in interview, third place in the production phase, and eighth place overall.

Makayla was fourth in interview, 14th in the production phase, 17th overall, and third in the carcass phase.

For more information about National Western Stock Show Catch-a-Calf visit their website at https://nationalwestern.com/ catch-a-calf-program/.

For more information on Morgan County CSU Extension, contact 970-542-3540 or visit https:// morgan.extension.colostate.edu/.

Morgan County CSU Extension / Courtesy photo Zoey Sneed at the Catch-a-Calf Clinic in October 2020 to prepare for the 2021 National Western Stock Show.

Morgan County CSU Extension / Courtesy photo Makayla Guilbert is shown with her steer.

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livestock to show and teach, as well. Some of the animals included: sheep, a llama, an alpaca, bunnies, chickens, ducks, goats and horses. Preschool and grades K-12 were able to either view or learn about the animals and equipment.

On Tuesday, the members hosted a luncheon to show appreciation for the staff. They grilled brats, hot dogs and hamburgers. They also brought side dishes and desserts for the staff to choose from. This was held in the Weldon Valley School Ag Shop. Staff was also given a token gift of appreciation of popcorn since they are “Popping to make a Difference.”

The Weldon Valley FFA of ficers also invited the eighth-graders down to the Ag Room for an Orientation about the FFA and the Ag Ed Program. Awards were given for a team project and a ag knowledge quiz, while ever yone enjoyed snacks and drinks at the end.

The WV FFA Chapter held a Coloring and Caption Contest for the elementary students. Each image used was to promote diversity of animals in agriculture. First, second and third prizes were given out, and all the entries are being displayed in the school cafeteria.

During the last day of FFA week, the students in each Ag class participated in a Blue Room that was sponsored by the National FFA Organization. This Blue Room held numerous topics that covered the diverse agriculture industry.

Earlier in February two proficiency applications were submitted by Makenna Sneddon and Lizann Jones. Makenna applied for a work-based supervised agricultural experience in sheep production and Lizann applied for a work-based super vised agricultural experience in diversified agriculture. Results will come out later this spring semester.

LizAnn Jones is the Weldon Valley FFA Chapter Reporter for the 2020-21 school year.

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Weldon Valley FFA / Courtesy photo Weldon Valley FFA member Piper Scott brought her two Quarter Horses that she barrel races with to show to the students at Weldon Valley School during FFA Week.

Friends and food at Cables Pub & Grill

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