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Stay Resilient by Clayton Schowe , NALJA Ex-Officio
Hello all ! Many of you are back into school routines and it seems like just yesterday I was still in high school . For now , schooling is not a part of my daily schedule . Thankfully for those in school , things are looking more “ normal ” at the start of this academic year than they may have this time last year .
Now , instead of waking up and getting ready for classes , it is the calves needing fed , cows being checked , and a magnitude of other chores that fill my day . Life here in Maryland has been good to me so far . Things are extra busy this time of the year . Fall cows are starting to calve , sale calves are being weaned , broke , and prepped for a fall sale , and show cattle are getting back in their routine as our first fall major is quickly approaching . No doubt , I ’ d be a liar if I said I didn ’ t miss my time in Ames at school , however , work has been a nice change of pace . While it is no longer assignments and exams I have filling up my schedule , I still find myself being tested daily .
In the real-world , people are tested daily . In agriculture in particular , many farmers and ranchers have been tested to the max this year . No , not all because of COVID , but instead a finicky Mother Nature throwing all types of weather at us . Drought , fire , wind or rain , depending on where you ’ re located . It is inevitable that the weather has made you scratch your head in the morning and wonder , “ Now what ?” And once again the lessons and hardships we encounter and learn from prevail . Perseverance , determination , grit and problemsolving all come to mind . At the end of the day , it is the passion and love for what we do . “ So , God made a farmer ,” am I right ? Cody Jinks may say it best in his song , “ It ’ s been a too long time with no peace of mind , I ’ m ready for the times to get better .”
Much Appreciated
2021 HEARTLAND LIMOUSIN ASSOCIATION BOARD Front row , from left : Jason Boyer , Secretary ; Randy Corns , President ; Emmett Edwards , Vice President ; and T . J . Callahan , Treasurer Back row , from left : Jim Venner , Ex Officio , Casey Fanta , Matt Duff , Rob Brawner , Matt Bruner , William Long , and Dean Summerbell , Executive Secretary
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Thank you one and all for your tremendous support at our recent benefit auction . The generosity of the many contributors , bidders and buyers ensures we will be able to continue to promote the Limousin breed and it ’ s breeders .
A special thanks to Linhart Limousin for allowing us the use of their facility . To Roger and Ann Vorthmann for the brisket meal . To the L365 team for hosting the online bidding portion of our auction , and to the live auction team , Mark Smith , Tom Rooney and Wiley Fanta . It was truly a group effort and for that we are thankful .