When our #FMGcrew is out shooting pictures/videos, there’s often a little bit of catch-up and industry talk that goes on in the picture pen or after the work is done. One “hot topic” is the WHY behind hiring a professional photographer like Focus Marketing Group. We visited with Matt Johnson of MPJ Cattle Co. recently to discuss. Share some of …
Today on the blog, we are featuring The Schrag Family of Marion, South Dakota! Many of you know the Schrags for their involvement in the Shorthorn breed, and have seen them at shows across the country. In February 2017, they opened 605 Sires, a custom semen collection facility also in Marion, SD close to their home farm. As a fellow …
Andee directing at the 2015 Chi Jr. Nationals. Today’s guest blogger is someone you might know — Andee Marston. Andee has worked with several breeds, and currently works for the American Chianina Association. We wanted to feature Andee, because he wears many hats for the ACA and offers a unique perspective to the cattle industry. Thank you to Andee for …
Like many of you, we have been drooling over the products at Stock Show Boutique for months now! We fell in love with their Christmas items, and now their Valentine’s goodies. Curiosity got the best of us, and we had to know more about the mastermind behind these projects! Meet Angie Sandy, the creative behind all the unique items at …
This month we’re featuring Kirk Stierwalt. Many of you know of Kirk from his fitting demonstrations and line of show supplies, but we wanted to know a bit more about Kirk and what drives him to be so active in the show industry. Thanks Kirk for taking time out of your busy schedule to visit with us! — Share a …
As many of you know, we’re featuring Sullivan Supply on the blog this month. A few weeks ago, we shared a post from Callyn Hahn, Dean of Stock Show University. Today, we’re featuring Luke Bolin, Communications and Advertising Director for Sullivan Supply. Thanks again to our friends at Sullivan Supply for agreeing to be our guest bloggers. Be sure to …
Callyn Hahn Hey ya’ll – This month we thought we’d try something a little bit different for our guest blogger. We’re always trying to introduce you to some heavy hitters in the livestock industry and Sullivan Supply is one of the largest! The people at Sullivan’s are always rolling out new, innovative ideas and some of the biggest to hit …
Today on the blog we welcome Alex Tolbert, the newest addition to the American Angus Association staff. Alex serves as the Regional Manager for Region 3: Ohio, Kentucky & Tennessee. Alex is no stranger to the livestock industry and we’re so glad he agreed to guest blog for us! If you have any questions for Alex, don’t be shy, say …
Please help us welcome Travis & Beth Pembrook of Pembrook Cattle Company in Fairview, OK. We’ve been fortunate enough to work with PCC in many different capacities and think the world of this family. Thank you to the Pembrooks for answering our questions and congratulations on their newest addition – Bryson Allen Pembrook – born this week. — 1.Tell us …
We are excited about this month’s FMG Guest Blogger(s)! Brian, Laurie and Lisa Reid from Colorado are known for being excellent showmen across multiple species, as well as being innovative and inspirational with their well-known livestock publication, The Showtimes Jr Livestock Magazine. We wanted to know a little bit more about their creative process and their family dynamic. Brian, Laurie …
