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Category: Best of the Barns
Best of the Barns – Jr. College Livestock Judging Team Coach
As a Junior College Livestock Judging Coach, the bridge between being a mentor, teacher, and coach is a high priority. […]
Best of the Barns – Sr. College Livestock Judging Team Coach
A Senior College Livestock Judging Coach embarks on the task of guiding students through their final years of college, and […]
Best of the Barns – Herdsman of the Year
Herdsman of the Year is a title given to recognize an outstanding individual who has displayed exceptional skills and dedication […]
Best of the Barns 2023 Best Photographer, Linde’s Livestock Photography
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; he will direct your path. Proverbs 3:5-6 In this industry, we must […]
Best of the Barns – 2023 Best Sheep Showman
Meet 2023 Best of the Barns Sheep Showman, Carlie Christian. Many may ask what does showmanship mean to you; to […]
Best of the Barns – 2023 Best New Product – FITTERS GUARD 2.0
THE NEXT GENERATION FITTERS GUARD • The new design of the aluminum front upright features five horizontal cross bars […]
Best of the Barns – Best Cattle Operation
RJ Cattle Co. is owned and operated by Ryan and Samantha Johnson of Mitchell, South Dakota. They run a first-class […]
Why We Love The Best Of The Barns Most Enjoyable Junior National – Shorthorns
The National Junior Shorthorn Show has been voted the Most Enjoyable Junior Nationals for the last 4 years in the […]
Best of the Barns – 2023 Best Hog Showman
A unique component of traveling to shows and exhibiting livestock is the showmanship portion. Showmanship is an art form that […]
Best of the Barns – Show Dad of the Year
A Show Dad is someone who follows your calf when he’s not leading, calms you down after a difficult loss, […]
Best of Barns – 2023 FFA Chapter of the Year
Today, there are 945,988 FFA members in 9,163 chapters in all 50 states, and more than 13,000 FFA advisors and […]
2023 Best of the Barns – Sheep Operation of 2023
Chad Walker Livestock is known for the long list of winners it has produced, but we sat down with a […]
Best of the Barns – Show Mom of 2023
Happy Mother’s Day to all moms out there – more specifically, Happy Mother’s Day to the 2023 Best of the […]
Best of the Barns – Best New Product Of 2023
The recently updated design of the aluminum front upright introduces five horizontal crossbars that are reminiscent of the practical design […]
Best of the Barns | 2023 Winners
Best of the Barns is a nationwide awards program, held annually to recognize leading businesses and individuals in the livestock […]
2022 Best of the Barns Industry Leader of the Year- Jim Bloomberg
Our industry was built by the dedication and hard work of hundreds of mentors, leaders, and innovators. This year we […]
The 2022 Best Jr. Activities Director – Amy Cowan
Every year, thousands of junior exhibitors load up their trailers and head off to junior nationals. They get so excited […]
2022 Best of the Barns Most Enjoyable Junior Nationals – Shorthorn Junior Nationals
It’s that time of the year where livestock families across the country are eagerly packing and preparing for Junior Nationals […]
Meet Show Dad of the Year Wade Rodgers
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person: he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano. Being […]
2022 Best of the Barns Best new Product – Sullivan’s Alpha & Driver Hog Whips
We are proud to introduce to you the Best New Product for 2022…Sullivan’s Alpha & Driver Whips, the whips that […]
Meet Best of the Barns Hog Showman – Hadley Hendrickson
Hadley Hendrickson is no stranger to early mornings and late nights in the barn. Her dedication to her show animals […]
Meet Best of the Barns Goat Showman – Hayden Schroeder
Hard work and dedication pay off and it did just that for Texas native, Hayden Schroeder. Sullivan Supply is proud […]
Meet Best of the Barns Sheep Showman – Sam Schmillen
Iowa Native, Sam Schmillen is no stranger to being in the sheep show ring. His work ethic and positive attitude […]
Meet Best of The Barns Cattle Showman – Paige Lemenager
Sullivan Supply is proud to introduce Paige Lemenager as the 2022 Best of the Barns Cattle Showman. She is a […]
Best of the Barns | 2022 Winners
Best of the Barns is a nationwide awards program, held annually to recognize leading businesses and individuals in the livestock […]
Best of the Barns Show Mom of the Year – Beth Pembrook
“Mom is a verb. It’s something you do. Not just who you are.” – Dorothy Canfield Fisher. Being a mom’s […]
2022 Best of the Barns – Most Competitive Show State
As the saying goes… “Everything is BIGGER in Texas!” and the state proved that by being selected as the Most […]
2022 Best Of the Barns Best Fitter/Clipper – Mark Kelley
Meet Best Clipper/Fitter Mark Kelley from Central, TX. He’s no stranger to the cattle, his family has been involved in […]