CALF_News_Oct_Nov_2018

50 CALF News • October | November 2018 • www.calfnews.net  CALF COMMUNITY Gatherings Nebraska State Fair Photos by Patti Wilson Smoky Hill CattleWomen Photos by Jess Ebert CALF News national account manager and Smoky Hill CattleWomen member Jess Ebert helped grill 600 hamburgers at the Ellsworth County Fair Premium Sale at Ellsworth, Kan., this summer. Nebraska Hereford Queen Ralston Ripp had a busy day in the open class Hereford show at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 30. She was responsible for helping run the show and also exhibited the Reserve Junior Champion Female. Ripp had the capable help of her sister, Raelin, who took on fitting and showing duties. Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Convention Photos by Larry Stalcup The Oklahoma State University animal science team answered a lot of questions during the OCA trade show. LEFT: You’re never too young to exhibit your livestock at the Nebraska State Fair. This young lady, a very competent showman, handled her heifer in a professional manner during the open class Maintainer show in August. RIGHT: The makeup area at the open class cattle show, Nebraska State Fair looks like organized chaos, as usual. The eventual Supreme Champion Bull, GTWY Special Agent, is front and center. The big baldy is surrounded by his entourage. He was shown by Gateway Genetics of Pierce, Neb.