November 3 , 2022 The Beacon • 11
Red Devon USA National Show hosted by RV FFA
By Jen Jones
Red Devon Cattle were the first domesticated cattle in the USA . Pilgrims brought the breed with them and pushed the cattle onto the shore at Plymouth . They chose this breed for their triple purpose : milk , meat and they can be used as work animals . In 2023 Red Devon USA will celebrate 400 years of cattle grazing in North America .
The River View FFA hosted the group ’ s annual show on Friday and Saturday , Oct . 21-22 . On Friday vendors were on hand , a silent auction and merchandise area was available , and educational sessions were held throughout the day . On Saturday a cattle show was held at the FFA barn . It was a “ penned ” cattle show , as most of the animals are not halter broke . Spectators were welcome to walk among the animals and learn more about the breed .
Allyssa Mullett , FFA advisor , said Mark Reed , a board member of Red Devon USA , approached her and asked if she thought River View could host the event .
“ I said yes , and we ’ ve been planning it for a while now . The FFA students are helping with the sessions , serving food , and they are also able to attend the educational sessions . They also helped with the show on Saturday ,” Mullett said .
Reed is the owner of Thousand Hill Acres near Walhonding . He said River View hosting the show is a big deal .
“ We started looking for a host before COVID . This is a great way to encourage young people to look toward cattle as a possible business . We hope to plant a seed in their minds about the breed and show why this is the best cattle to raise . We want them to learn about the cattle but also the marketing part of raising cattle and show them both local and regional opportunities . Hopefully , they can retain this information and use it later in life . We also want to be available for students to ask any questions they
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Steve Montgomery , president of Red Devon USA , said the students have been great to work with and that they helped unload and take care of the cattle .
“ There is one cow here that is 28 years old with her calf . The students were amazed by her . We want them to see the worth in the one cow . If every calf she had only sold for $ 2,000 , look at the money she made the
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Steve Montgomery , president of Red Devon USA , addressed the large crowd that attended the Red Devon USA National Show at River View High School Oct . 21-22 . About 70 people were registered for the educational sessions with more people walking in to attend . River View FFA students helped serve food and attended the educational sessions .
owner ,” Montgomery said .
Montgomery said the annual show is held at different places around the country .
“ We are happy to show the people here
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Served under three elected auditors how grass-fed cattle are making a re-emergence in the country . We want to share that these are the best grass-fed beef to raise . We want to let everyone know they can grow a business with cattle ,” Montgomery said .
Christian Ramsburg , board member and show manager , said the educational sessions shared everything from what to look for when you purchase cattle , to marketing grass-fed beef , to why Red Devon beef should be chosen . There also was a meat-cutting demonstration on Friday .
“ We have used county fairgrounds before for our shows , but River View had everything we needed . There are cows from several states in the barn for the show on Saturday ,” Ramsburg said . Cows were separated
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In 2023 Red Devon USA will hold a World Red Devon Conference to commemorate 400 years of the cattle being in North America . More information about the conference and the Red Devon breed is available at www . reddevonusa . com .
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