08/18/2026
We want to give a huge THANK YOU to the businesses who supported our family at the blue ribbon auction!
Superior Land Management for purchasing Justin's and Joshua's ribbons!
Carlton County Fair for purchasing Jessica's ribbon!
Hidden Ponds Ranch and the Jensen family for purchasing Jordan's ribbon.
Your support means so much to Alan, myself, and the kids.
Nick Wright and Heather Wright of Superior Land Management also gave Justin the chance to lease the beautiful Red Angus heifer in the photo. Justin has been able to purchase his very own Red Angus cattle from them so he can build his own herd and discover his love for raising fine beef cattle. Thank you for giving him such a wonderful opportunity.
Allysha Sample , who purchased Jessica's ribbon on behalf of the Carlton County Fair shared a heartfelt reason for purchasing Jessica's ribbon, going back to her mom, Shelley Hartman. The Guernsey cow is what helped put Barnum, Minnesota on the map and had a huge impact on Shelley Hartman's family as well. Her family was a Guernsey family and her father had a love and dedication to the breed he exhibited at the fair every year. That love of the fair was certainly passed down to his daughter, Shelley, and Granddaughter, Allysha. We are now the only family left exhibiting this Golden breed, and we love that our girls can bring back wonderful memories to fairgoers who also grew up around this wonderful breed.
The Lamberts of Hidden Ponds Ranch are family, and the Jensens are our neighbors and friends who certainly feel like family. Purchasing these blue ribbons is a financial undertaking and we cannot express how much it meant to us that they decided to team up and purchase Jordan's ribbon. Our children understand that they have the responsibility to use these auction proceeds wisely and to give back when they can by helping younger 4-Hers improve their own livestock projects.
Thank you again! Thank you to the businesses and friends who donated towards the community bid fund. Your generosity will help to ensure the growth of the Carlton County 4-H Livestock program.
