Capture the Moment of County Fair-Summer Photo Contest
By: Leticia
Well it’s summer time again, which in my family means several things: Branding, checking waters, and of course….county fairs! Oh yes, while most kids got to enjoy their summers sleeping in and lounging around the pool, my brother and I spent long hours grooming, training, exercising, and managing our show steers. It’s sad to say that those days are behind me now, but in honor of the showing season and the lessons of good stewardship and animal welfare that kids across the country learn in their beef production projects, we have a summer challenge for you!
Here’s the deal. The plans are a little rough in the making, but bear with us. We want to focus on the idea that your participation in showing cattle really encourages good stewardship of your animal. So, our mission for you is to capture those little moments of you washing your animal, leading him around, or how well you take care of them. Let your photo show how your involvement with the beef cattle production project really encourages you to be aware of animal welfare. So what we want from you is your best photo. Send it in to us at our email, which is raisingthesteaks@gmail.com. Feel free to include a caption about your picture. The contest deadline is October 1st, so you’re sure to have the perfect moment for a picture. Be sure to include an email adress where we can contact you. Photos will be judged, and a winner notified. Check back for more details as we get this contest rolling.
We have decided on prizes and they are as follows:
1st place: Digital Camera
2nd place: Beef shirt
3rd place: Check off hat
Alright….so are we good to go? Great. Get those cameras flashing!
So let the cutest kid and calf win!
I am so excited for the contest!!! As a past 4-H member, I understand all of the hard work and dedication kids put into caring for their animals. These kids also serve as ambassadors at county and state fairs, teaching the public about cattle and showing them the high level of care beef producers provide for their animals. This contest is a great way to let them spread their message about stewardship! Good luck to all the participants!
This is such a neat way for kids to showcase their hard work! This is just one way we can recognize & congratulate them for being a part of American Agriculture. This contest shows the world what Beef is at the very roots of the industry… life education & and a learning experience, besides teaching youth how much of an impact they have on the Nation’s industries. Good Luck to everyone!!
Yay thanks Teish for starting on this! Get those photos in!
oooh- fair season! My FAVORITE time of the year! I really like your idea for this contest, I know there are many mothers out there who snap shots of their little showmen at the fair. The opportunity to show in 4-H or FFA provides young people with the priceless experience of learning about the animal agriculture industry. It also teaches valuable skills such as responsibility and sportsmenship. I hope everyone has fun with the upcomming fair season!
Wow! This contest looks great! I can’t wait to get involved! When is the deadline?