Investing in the future of agriculture through the Madison County Livestock Boosters

Kristen Sindelar
Oct 18, 2023
Oct 18, 2023

Livestock boosters 1.jpeg — Sydney, Kailey, Karla and Troy Patzel of Newman Grove, Neb., pose with the overall champion market hog in front of the Livestock Boosters sponsor banner at the Madison County Fair. Troy was one of the founders of the Livestock Boosters program and is still highly involved.
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Raising livestock of any kind requires making a substantial financial investment.

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Livestock boosters 2.jpg — Submitted image

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Livestock boosters 3.jpg — This behind-the-scenes photo from 2019 shows why the Madison County Livestock Boosters formed: to support and encourage the hardworking 4-H youth involved in agriculture.
Submitted photo courtesy of the Madison County Livestock Boosters

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.