Kyle Vaandrager gets ready to show his prize clipping job during the senior level clipping results. Being a graduating member of Team BC, Vaandrager had a lot to share with his younger teammates.  |  Becky Zimmer photo

Young dairy producers share their tips and tricks

Last week’s Western Canadian Classic youth dairy show in Saskatoon gave participants to a chance to shine in the ring

Young dairy farmers got moo-ving in Saskatoon last week at the 37th annual Western Canadian Classic youth dairy show. Participants showed off their skills with herding, clipping and judging competitions for junior, intermediate and senior levels. Participants ranged in age from 10 to 21 years old, so there was plenty of knowledge sharing between the […] Read more

Team B.C.’s Jasmine Lemke, left, and Team Saskatchewan’s Taylia Rees and Ethan Neinhuis show off their award winning cattle. Neinhuis took home the grand champion award. |  Photo courtesy of Nancy Friesen

Western Canadian Classic participants shine in the ring

More than 83 young dairy producers competed in more than 30 individual and team competitions and cattle classes

Saskatoon’s Prairieland Park Ag Centre was transformed into a big top for the 37th annual Western Canadian Classic youth dairy show, affectionately called the Cirque Moo Soleil for the circus-themed event. More than 83 young dairy farmers competed in about 30 individual and team competitions and cattle classes, showing their presentation skills and knowledge of […] Read more