Kansas teen wows at Holstein shows

Amy Hadachek
Jun 17, 2022
Jun 17, 2022

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Although June is Dairy Month, many dairy farmers feel that every month is dairy month.

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Dairy Month Sophie 4 — Sophie Leach stands with one of her Jerseys on her family’s farm near Linwood, Kansas.
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Dairy Month Sophie 2 — Sophie Leach shakes hands with the judge at the Southern National Junior Holstein Show where her cow Sweet Pea was announced Grand Champion.
Submitted photo

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Reporter Amy Hadachek is a two-time Emmy Award winning meteorologist and a storm chaser who earned her NWA and AMS Broadcast Meteorology Seals of Approval. She and her husband live on a diversified farm in Kansas. Reach her at amy.hadachek@midwestmessenger.com.