21st Annual “Back to the Basics”
BULL SALERanch location: 14 miles East of Wainwright on Hwy. 14
and then 11-1/2 miles North on Secondary Hwy. 894.
Saturday, February 14th, 20153:00 p.m.@ the Ranch
MICK & DEBBIE TREFIAK & FAMILY
BBQ BEEF SUPPER FOLLOWING THE SALE
Mick & Deb 780-755-2224Mick’s Cell 780-842-8835Kurt’s Cell 780-619-2224Sherry Leachman 306-903-7289
Auctioneer: Chris Poley 306-220-5006
MJT SIZZLER 5A MJT KODIAK 3A
INTERNET BIDDING BEGINS THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH
I hope everyone is enjoying the upswing in cattle industry. We have heard from many they can feel the optimism in the air, and for us it has put the fun back in what we love to do. Whether out in the corrals working cattle, moving cows to the next piece of corn, or spending a little time with the grandkids, there is much to be thankful for.
We moved our calving season for the main herd back to late April through May last year and calved 150 heifers on pasture with not one night check or frozen ear, which was wonderful. Calving difficulty was almost none. In some respects, it seems the further we get from “Manag-ing” these cattle the better they do. There is no doubt, nature is a powerful force and a good teacher… we just need to get out of the way sometimes.
That said, old habits die hard, and Mick is still playing with a small herd calving in January. I think Grandpa likes “playing” with this herd like it was a big toy. With a little more time available now that Kurt and Shannon are back on the farm, and a change in cattle management, he can do some recreating in his favorite place… the Barn! He has really enjoyed working together with the Grandkids on the group of show cattle, and they love every minute of it.
I am sure that many of you are wondering what we are doing since we have continued with our purebreds. We have thought about a number of different ways to present our Bulls. We hope that what we have come up with works with how you like to buy bulls!
The official sale date for 2015 is February 14th. Our traditional second Saturday of February has never let us down in 21 years! We are also sticking with two other things that have worked well for us. The internet auction service of LiveAuction.tv for online bidding and Auctioneer Chris Poly who will make quick work of closing out the sale. What is a little bit different is the method of
day. Further details will be provided on the backside of this letter.
We will be selling 20 two year old Angus bulls and 5 yearling Angus bulls. The sale obviously has lower quantity but we feel is as strong in quality as ever. The Bulls are heavier muscled and deeper than ever with sire groups by our walking herd sires Sizzler, Touchdown, Kodiak and Upward. I am certain that you will not be disappointed. If you have any questions about the bulls we would be happy to help. And by all means, if you would like to come to take a look at the
the good friends and company that the cattle industry has brought to our door!
For our Hereford customers, this year we only had the 4 flush mate brothers that will be selling at the Calgary Bull Sale. They will be on display on sale day if you would like to come take a look at
larger sale group of both Herefords and Angus.
Last but not least, there will be a supper and social following the sale. We invite you to come and join us on February 14th for a relaxed atmosphere to take a look through the bulls. If something suits you that would be great but if not we are equally as happy to see you come for a visit and just appreciate you making the effort to attend. Thanks again and we look forward to having a little more fun yet!
Mick & Deb, Kurt & Shannon, Mark & KristiMJT Cattle Company Ltd.
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Happy New Year and Hello from MJT,
enough for good evaluation but large enough see them move
bulls are displayed on a Video Monitor
the past
Why this Hybrid Auction that opens prior to sale day?
opportunity to place bids using the Proxy Bid feature on LiveAuction.tv
How does the Internet Auction by LiveAuction.tv work?
www.liveauction.tv to register as a user
good idea to do this early, to allow for time for the registration to complete
pictures will be displayed on the right
bid buttons will be displayed below the video area
page.
while the bulls are displayed on a Video Monitor
internet bids will be put to the floor by the LiveAuction representative present at the auction
responsibility to ensure they are bidding on the correct lot
What is a Proxy Bid?
maximum bid on the screen, no one else can.
automatically places bids on your behalf, using only as much of your bid as is necessary to maintain your high bid position.
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Hybrid Sale Details
Terms Payment Options: post-dated cheque for July 1, 2015. See Mick for other arrangements.
Insurance: Insurance will be available on sale day and we ask that all cattle left be fully insured.
Disputes: In cases of dispute, bidding will be reopened between the parties involved. If no further bid is made the buyer will be the person from whom the auctioneer accepted
final.
purchaser as soon as sold.Liability: MJT and staff accept no liability on sale day for
accidents. However, all precautions will be taken to ensure safety.
Health: All animals will be sold in compliance with the health laws of Alberta. All sale bulls have been treated with Ivome c. All bulls are vet inspected.
Breeding Guarantee: All bulls are guaranteed breeders. The Standard Canadian Hereford and Canadian Angus Association guarantee applies, as well as our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. All bulls are semen tested and vet inspected. Under no circumstances shall MJT be responsible for more than the purchase price paid for the said animal.
Announcements: Any announcements from the stand take priority over catalogued material.
MJT has the right to collect semen at their expense and the owners convenience on any bull sold.
No feet have been trimmed on any sale bulls!
Terms & Conditions
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We have several customers who take home our bulls for use ontheir first calvers. We decided to make a system to help youwhen choosing your next heifer bull.This system is based on the following:1. BW in lbs.2. Consistency of BW of sire
4. Consistency of calving ease of both sire and dam. (eg. build of calf)
The following is what we recommend:XXX XXX
Directions to the Ranch…14 miles east of Wainwright to Secondary Hwy. 894 turn north 11-1/2 miles.From Vermilion… go south on Hwy. 41 to Secondary Hwy. 614. Turn east and go
From Kitscoty… and turn west on first road after the river TwShip 45-4. Go approx. 6 miles west and
From Marsden, SK… go west on Hwy. 14 and turn north on Secondary Hwy. 894. Go 11-1/2 miles north.
Watch for signs
Calving EASE
HERD SIRES
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Tattoo: DWW 43Y REGN #: 1642259 Born: 22/02/2011 EPDS: BW 4.4 WW:44 YW: 80 MK:21 TM:43 CE: 2.0
Sire: SITZ UPWARD 307R 1385926 AMF NHF CAF DMF DDF
Animal: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259
Dam: MINBURN QUEEN 189N 1192507
We selected Minburn Upwards 43Y from the Warrilow Family. He was our pick from their Spring Bull Sale. He combines calving ease with performance. We will be calving his first daughters this spring.
MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 43Y
LLB 114 571S LLB 571SEPDS: BW: 4.0 WW: 34 YW: 70 MK:17 TM: 34 CE:2.0
20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X BOLD 20XEPDS: BW: 4.6 WW: 39 YW: 60 MK:12 TM: 32 CE: 0.0
GEIS KODIAK 53T GEIS 53TEPDS: BW: 6.6 WW:40 YW: 73 MK: 21 TM: 41 CE: 3.0
BAR-E-L WISECRACK 246W DBR 246WEPDS: BW: 1.5 WW: 46 YW: 84 MK:11 TM: 34 CE: 5.0
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Sire: HF HEMI 176W 1511307
Animal: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Dam: CFS QUEENETTE 3T 1413197
We selected Sizzler from Kelly & Angie Feige. He was senior Bull calf Champion at Stockade Roundup 2011.His sire, HR HEMI 176W was Supreme Champion at Prince Albert - named Reserve Champion Show Bull of the year and a top 10 finalist at the Supreme Show in Agribition. Sizzler is a power bull with lots of top and butt.
Tattoo: DFCC 52Y REGN #: 1611471 Born: 02/09/2011EPDS: BW: 3.1 WW:50 YW: 79 MK:12 TM: 37 CE:1.0
DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 52YHERD SIRES
Tattoo: CGH 205X REGN #: 1589387 Born: 02/03/2010 EPDS: BW 4.4 WW:44 YW: 80 MK:21 TM:43 CE: 2.0
Sire: ALSTON 5384 CATRIEL F 1586483
Animal: BELVIN TRES MARIAS PATRON 205 1589387 AMF CAC DDF NHF
Dam: TRES MARIAS6764 ROSANEGRA 5214 1586476
“Patron” is a complete outcross sire from Argentina and we used him A1.
BELVIS TRES PATRON 205 205
Sire: ABEL ELDORADO 9M 1139207
Animal: MJT ABE 271X 1555498
Dam: MJT ELINE 46N 1157708 BT OUTBACK 41H 955068 DDF
We selected him to replace our ABEL 9M sire that we used heavily in our program. 271X combines moderate frame with performance and calving ease.
Tattoo: MJTA 271X REGN #: 1555498 Born: 03/09/2010EPDS: BW: 0.9 WW:34 YW: 62 MK:10 TM:27 CE:10
Sire: TC FREEDOM 104 1169224 CAF AMF NHF DDF
Animal: GH COVERBOY ERIC 110R 1289436
Dam: HF ERICA 29M 1124910
Coverboy was 2005 Reserve Grand Champion Angus Bull in Agribition. Coverboy Eric is the result of an Elite sire to an Elite/Premier Dam with a ratio of 116.
Tattoo: GAH 110R REGN#: 1289436 Born: 12/20/2005EPDS: BW: 5.4 WW: 69 YW: 104 MK:25 TM: 60 CE: 3.0
GH COVERBOY ERIC 110R 110R
MJT ABE 271X 271XHERD SIRES
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
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Sire: GH COVERBOY ERIC 110R 1289436
Animal: MJT FREEDOM 2A 1736270
Dam: MJT ABUNDANCE 180M 1110286
This big fella is sired by Coverboy 100R and out of an older cow that still is producing at 13 years of age. If you want replacements with great udders and longevity this bull will be your pick.
MJT FREEDOM 2A 2ATattoo: MJTA 2A REGN #: 1736270 Born: 16/02/2013
BW: 90LBS WW: 765 YW:1270 CE:X
MJT FREEDOM 2A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
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Sire: GEIS KODIAK 53'07 1393234
Animal: MJT KODIAK 3A 1736280
Dam: MJT ANDEE 578T 1398205
Here is a bull that you will stop to check out! He has plenty of muscle over his
nice uddered, good footed female that we appreciate in the herd.
MJT KODIAK 3A 3ATattoo: MJTA 3A REGN #: 1736280 Born: 26/02/2013
BW: 90LBS WW: 820 YW:1320 CE:X
MJT KODIAK 3A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
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Sire: MJT ABE 271X 1555498
Animal: MJT ABE JR 4A 1736295
Dam: MJT JOANNE 342Y 1610177
This guy will be a good choice if you are calving heifers. Generations of consistent lower birth weights! His mama is a young cow just starting her career at raising good sale bulls.
MJT ABE JR. 4A 4ATattoo: MJTA 4A REGN #: 1736295 Born: 28/02/2013
BW: 82LBS WW: 760 YW:1240 CE:XXX
MJT ABE JR. 4A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 5A 1750543
Dam: MJT ANNIE 251X 1613515 (RC)
You will pick him out in the pen, this big rascal pushes the scale down and will produce calves that will do the same! His mama has plenty of milk and did a
MJT SIZZLER 5A 5ATattoo: MJTA 5A REGN #: 1750543 Born: 01/03/2013
BW: 88LBS WW: 820 YW:1395 CE: X
MJT SIZZLER 5A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805
Animal: MJT TOUCH DOWN 6A 1737213
Dam: MJT BANDO 349Y 1610346
Turn this fella out with your heifers and at calving time you will be happy you did! The TOUCHDOWN sire has consistently sired light birth weights for us.
MJT TOUCHDOWN 6A 6ATattoo: KURT 6A REGN #: 1737213 Born: 02/02/2013
BW: 74LBS WW: 705 YW:1260 CE:XXX
MJT TOUCHDOWN 6A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
MJT SIZZLER 7A
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: 338219
Dam: WILLOW SPRING ANNIE K 2K 1016059
Another Sizzler son - well balanced, deep ribbed and a good muscle pattern. He is out of our oldest Aungus cow who preg checked pregnant at 15 years old. Her calf is in the Bull pen for next year!
MJT SIZZLER 7A 7ATattoo: MJTA 7A REGN #: 338219 Born: 05/03/2013
BW: 86LBS WW: 680 YW:1240 CE:X
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Sire: BELVIN TRES MARIAS PATRON 205 1589387 AMF CAC DDF NHF
Animal: MJT PATRON 8A 1737745
Dam: MJT BLACKLASS 4N 1157713
LLB BLACKLASS 504F 881198
A different pedigree with the Patron 205 sire. A bull that has enough muscle
solid foot and has a pedigree stacked with great females.
MJT PATRON 8A 8ATattoo: MJTA 8A REGN #: 1737745 Born: 06/03/2013
BW: 80LBS WW: 740 YW:1300 CE:XXX
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
MJT PARTON 8A
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Sire: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805
Animal: MJT TOUCH DOWN 10A 1736292
Dam: MJT SAMANTHA 279Y 1610309
Another “TOUCHDOWN” son with a nice birth weight that will let you sleep at nights during calving! His dam is a smaller framed young female with a great future.
MJT TOUCHDOWN 10A 10ATattoo: MJTA 10A REGN #: 1736292 Born: 09/03/2013
BW: 78LBS WW: 740 YW:1280 CE:XXX
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
MJT TOUCHDOWN 10A
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Sire: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259
Animal: MJT UPWARD 12A 1736281
Dam: MJT DUCHESS 778U 1472088
The UPWARD 43Y sons are a consistent group with a lot to like about them. They have muscle, style and will be appreciated by the Ranchers that look in the bull pen. His mama is from one of our oldest cow families.
MJT UPWARD 12A 12ATattoo: MJTA 12A REGN #: 1736281 Born: 15/03/2013
BW: 90LBS WW: 800 YW:1300 CE:XXX
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
MJT UPWARD 12A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 15A 1750537
Dam: MJT ELNORA 320X 1555998
Here is a stout SIZZLER son that will be an easy pick in the Bull pen! His mama is out of a proven cow family here for longevity and production.
MJT SIZZLER 15A 15ATattoo: KLBA 15A REGN #: 1750537 Born: 16/03/2013
BW: 88LBS WW: 810 YW:1375 CE:X
MJT SIZZLER 15A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: BAR-E-L WISECRACK 246W 1506887
Animal: MJT TITAN 19A 1736288
Dam: MJT ABUNDANCE 67W 1518793
This big rascal is sired by the BAR–E–L Wisecrack Bull with plenty of muscle and just a good kinda bull. His mama has many generations of maternal influence.
MJT TITAN 19A 19ATattoo: MJTA 19A REGN #: 1736288 Born: 18/03/2013
BW: 86LBS WW: 790 YW:1300 CE:XXX
MJT TITAN 19A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259
Animal: MJT UPWARD 20A 1736285
Dam: MJT BLACKBIRD 858U 1605925
Another UPWARD 43Y son. These bulls follow a consistent pattern with moderate frame, ample muscle and good doing after weaning. His mama is a daughter out of one of our first Angus females 20 years ago.
MJT UPWARD 20A 20ATattoo: MJTA 20A REGN #: 1736285 Born: 20/03/2013
BW: 84LBS WW: 780 YW:1310 CE:XXX
MJT UPWARD 20A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
MJT TOUCHDOWN 23A 23ATattoo: MJTA 23A REGN #: 1736294 Born: 24/03/2013
BW: 70LBS WW: 695 YW:1200 CE:XXX
Sire: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805
Animal: MJT TOUCH DOWN 23A 1736294
Dam: MJT BONNIE 311Y 1610312
An easy doing TOUCHDOWN Son that came out small and ready to grow! He will ensure calving ease in your program!
MJT TOUCHDOWN 23A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Another good moderate bull with a nice square hip and deep side. This fella
mama is from a strong cow family.
MJT UPWARD 27A 27ATattoo: KURT 27A REGN #: 1737211 Born: 02/04/2013
BW: 80LBS WW: 710 YW:1245 CE:XXX
MJT UPWARD 27A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: LLB 114P BANDO 571S 1340023
Animal: MJT BANDO 29A 1736278
Dam: MJT BLACKLASS ERICA 566T 1398186
The Bando sons have done well in our bull sales. When you look at this big rascal he is worth taking a second look at. He is definitely the “gentle giant” of his pen. The “Blacklass” females worked hard in our program.
MJT BANDO 29A 29ATattoo: MJTA 29A REGN #: 1736278 Born: 04/04/2013
BW: 90LBS WW: 780 YW:1360 CE:X
MJT BANDO 29A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259
Animal: MJT UPWARD 31A 1737162
Dam: MJT ERICA 734U 1469050
The group of UPWARD 43Y bulls are a consistent sire group that will work in any program. This fella is wide topped and carries the muscle down into his hind quarter. The dam is an ABEL 9 M daughter that would complement any program.
MJT UPWARD 31A 31ATattoo: KURT 31A REGN #: 1737162 Born: 06/04/2013
BW: 84LBS WW: 700 YW:1320 CE:XXX
MJT UPWARD 31A
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TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
Sire: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805
Animal: MJT TOUCH DOWN 33A 1736293
Dam: MJT 24W ABE 280Y 1610204
A moderate framed light birth weight Touchdown son that should be a calving ease specialist! A young female from the Dark Duchess cow family that produced many matrons in our program.
MJT TOUCHDOWN 33A 33ATattoo: MJTA 33A REGN #: 1736293 Born: 13/04/2013
BW: 78LBS WW: 700 YW:1300 CE:XXX
MJT TOUCHDOWN 33A
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Sire: MINBURN UPWARD 43Y 1642259
Animal: MJT UPWARDS 34A 1736277
Dam: MJT LADY BIRD 553T 1418035
There is a lot to like about this fella! He is packed with meat and muscle and however you look at him you have to appreciate what he has to offer the industry!
MJT UPWARDS 34A 34ATattoo: MJTA 34A REGN #: 1736277 Born: 23/04/2013
BW: 80LBS WW: 710 YW:1340 CE:XXX
MJT UPWARDS 34A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
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MJT TOUCHDOWN 200A
SIRE: 20/20 TOUCHDOWN 20X 1549805
ANIMAL MJTA 200A APPLIED FOR
DAM: MJT CHIMES 167Y 1610200
Here is another “Touchdown” son with a nice birth weight for calving ease. This rascal has a good muscle pattern and is just an honest type of bull that is ready to go to work. His mama is a young cow with plenty of milk and is owned by Serra Bazley.
MJT TOUCHDOWN 200A 200ATattoo: MJTA 200A REGN #: APPLIED FOR Born: 15/03/2013
BW: 80LBS WW: 730 YW:1280 CE:XXX
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
MJT ESSOTERIC 264A
TWO YEAR OLD BULLS
SIRE: MJT ESSOTERIC 258W 1555301
ANIMAL: MJT ESSOTERIC 264A APPLIED FOR
DAM: MJT ESSOTERIC JOANNE 25H 919563
A bigger framed fella that will cover some ground in the pasture. His mama produced until she was 16 years of age.
MJT ESSOTERIC 264A 264ATattoo: MJTA 264A REGN #: APPLIED FOR Born: 19/02/2013
BW: 90LBS WW: 700 YW:1310 CE:X
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YEARLING BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 104B 1782897 (RC)
Dam: MJT ANNIE 251X 1613515 (RC)
These yearlings are all sired by Sizzler 52Y. 104B is moderately framed with plenty of thickness.
MJT SIZZLER 104B 104BTattoo: MJTA 104B REGN #: 1782897 Born: 03/02/2014
BW: 86LBS CE:X
MJT SIZZLER 104B
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YEARLING BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 109B 1782899
Dam: MJT ELNORA 320X 1555998
This calf is fancy, plenty of muscle and hair. The cow family “elnora” has longevity deep in their pedigree.
MJT SIZZLER 109B 109BTattoo: KLBA 109B REGN #: 1782899 Born: 08/02/2014
BW: 88LBS CE:X
MJT SIZZLER 109B
YEARLING BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 106B 1782892
Dam: MJT ATLANTA 219P 1205942
The same pattern as his brothers – ample muscle, style and a great hair coat.
MJT SIZZLER 106B 106BTattoo: MJTA 106B REGN #: 1782892 Born: 05/02/2014
BW: 84LBS CE:X
MJT SIZZLER 106B
YEARLING BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 115B 1782889
Dam: MJT ABUNDANCE 180M 1110286
This is one rip of a calf! He has a big deep rib, muscle, hair and a whole lot more. Check him out. His mama is an older female that is still productive in our herd at 13 years of age and grandmother at 15 years!
MJT SIZZLER 115B 115BTattoo: MJTA 115B REGN #: 1782889 Born: 11/02/2014
BW: 86LBS CE:X
MJT SIZZLER 115B
YEARLING BULLS
Sire: DFCC 176W SIZZLER 52Y 1611471
Animal: MJT SIZZLER 114B 1782888
Dam: MJT BANDO 349Y 1610346
Another stout SIZZLER son with a good butt end and plenty of hair and style!
MJT SIZZLER 114B 114BTattoo: KURT 114B REGN #: 1782888 Born: 10/02/2014
BW: 86LBS CE:X
MJT SIZZLER 114B
calling bestows this more abundantly than farming. I believe hard work and honest sweat are the building blocks of a
I believe that farming, despite its hardships and disappointments, is the most honest and honorable way a man can spend his days on this earth. I believe farming nurtures the close family ties that make life rich
I believe my children are learning values that will last a lifetime and can be learned in no other way. I believe farming provides education for life and that no other occupation teaches so much about birth, growth, and maturity in such a variety of ways.
splendor of a sunrise, the rapture of wide open spaces, and the exhilarating sight of your land greening each spring. I believe that true happiness comes from watching your crops ripen in the field, your children grow tall in the sun, your whole family feels the pride that springs from their shared experience. I believe that by my toil I am giving more to the world than I am taking from it; an honor that does no come to all men. I believe my life will be measured ultimately by what I have done for my fellow man, and by this standard I fear no judgement. I believe when a man grows old and sums up his days, he should
I believe in farming because it makes all this possible.
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