Tag Archives: 4-H
How to Dress for Livestock Showmanship
This year, my youngest sister convinced her friend Lexie to show a pig for the first time. A high school junior, Lexie is older than most beginning showmen. Instead of letting that discourage her, however, Lexie is determined to make … Continue reading
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Tagged 4-H, ffa, hog show, how to, livestock showing, pig show, show pig, showmanship
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Check out Laurent Family Farms new website
According to my dad, our farm now has three divisions: he’s “production,” my sister Renee is “marketing” and I’m “promotions.” He’s not really exaggerating that much. When it comes to making sure our pigs are taken care of, Dad has … Continue reading
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Tagged 4-H, ffa, kentucky proud, ky proud, Laurent Family Farms, livestock showing, show pigs, showmanship, showpig, yorkshire
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Saying goodbye to “The York”
Farming is full of heartbreaking moments. Two weeks ago, I had to say goodbye to my favorite pig of all time. Over the past four years, she taught me more about showing, raising pigs and myself than any other experience … Continue reading
At Laurent Family Farms, August is the longest month of the year
I had every intention of writing a long and sentimental post about the 2010 Kentucky State Fair hog show. Unfortunately, I’m still recovering from a month full of farrowing pigs, unpacking my apartment, sleep deprivation, settling into classes and the … Continue reading
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Tagged 4-H, ffa, kentucky proud, kentucky state fair, ky proud, ky state fair, showpig
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The Best Kids in the World are Raised in a Show Barn
I’ve never been to a livestock show that didn’t leave a lasting impression on me. I never expected to feel that way about a dairy show! The 2009 Michigan Dairy Expo, however, was an amazing experience for all involved. The … Continue reading
