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09/08/2026

The State Fair has come and gone and we could not have asked for a better weekend...well besides the tornado warnings, power outages, and fire alarms.

But the team's hard work and Charlie's determination paid off. This is what our family does for fun...the days are long but the rewards and friendships are worth it.

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Jerseys - Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Junior Champion, Reserve Junior Champion, Best 3 Females, Premier Exhibitor, Premier Breeder
Milking Shorthorns - Grand Champion, Reserve Grand Champion, Junior Champion, Premier Exhibitor

And the big prize Supreme Champion of the youth and open show.

For those not in the show world. Junior Champions are the best young stock (not milking yet) of the breed. Grand Champions are the best of that breed. Supreme Champion is the best overall dairy animal.

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09/05/2026

These small, seemingly meaningless moments, are preparing her for a bright future.

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08/09/2026

Caption this!

We know Charlie is a cow whisperer... But what could she be showing them that has their full attention?

07/29/2026

Pig show day at the fair. And it's even more fun when your cousins come to watch.

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07/27/2026

It's fair week. It's hectic here.

And someone (me, it was me) thought it would be a good idea to sign up for a craft show on the day animals moved into the fair.

Thankfully our family from Wisconsin were willing to brave the heat and work the booth for us.

I think they look pretty good in the butter booth.

Who thinks they should take the show on the road and open their own booth in Wisconsin?

07/16/2026

The future of the farm is in good hands with these two.

To say we are proud of them is an understatement. This year they both tried something new, the dairy management contest.

As the name alludes to, this contest tests their knowledge in managing a dairy farm and everything that comes with it from nutrition to reproduction to animal conformation and everything in-between.

Braxton came out as the Top Individual in the novice division. And Charlie and Braxton were a part of the winning team with a new friend from Branch County.

They're watching the day-to-day operations, they're paying attention to what we're doing, they're learning, and they're retaining.

Keep it up kids, your future is bright.

07/14/2026

Show results.

The kids had a fun day in the 4H show.

Charlie showed a strong willed Milking Shorthorn 2 year old cow. While she wasn't easy, Charlie persevered. She earned 5th in showmanship and Grand Champion of the Milking Shorthorn show.

Braxton found a rhythm with his Red & White winter calf and earned 7th in showmanship and 2nd in her breed class.

Tomorrow brings the contests and the All-Michigan Milking Shorthorn show for Charlie.

07/14/2026

Show time