Seasoned showmen offer advice for youngsters

The 2008 South Dakota State Fair has come to a close, and with that, college students are headed back to their respective universities, leaving behind their family, friends and farms. For many, the conclusion of this year’s state fair signifies the beginning of the end – their last season of showing livestock. Sharing these sentiments are two juniors at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Cody Sweeter and Grant Thompson, who have offered their advice and knowledge to young people entering into livestock production and showing.

The 2008 South Dakota State Fair has come to a close, and with that, college students are headed back to their respective universities, leaving behind their family, friends and farms. For many, the conclusion of this year’s state fair signifies the beginning of the end – their last season of showing livestock. Sharing these sentiments are two juniors at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Cody Sweeter and Grant Thompson, who have offered their advice and knowledge to young people entering into livestock production and showing.

The 2008 South Dakota State Fair has come to a close, and with that, college students are headed back to their respective universities, leaving behind their family, friends and farms. For many, the conclusion of this year’s state fair signifies the beginning of the end – their last season of showing livestock. Sharing these sentiments are two juniors at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Cody Sweeter and Grant Thompson, who have offered their advice and knowledge to young people entering into livestock production and showing.

The 2008 South Dakota State Fair has come to a close, and with that, college students are headed back to their respective universities, leaving behind their family, friends and farms. For many, the conclusion of this year’s state fair signifies the beginning of the end – their last season of showing livestock. Sharing these sentiments are two juniors at South Dakota State University (SDSU), Cody Sweeter and Grant Thompson, who have offered their advice and knowledge to young people entering into livestock production and showing.