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Jared Schlipf copies the exact detail of an animal from a photograph into a wooden 3D replica.
Jared Schlipf has deep roots in the livestock industry. His family includes son Caleb Schlipf, left, son Kaden Schlipf and his wife Saige, Jared and his wife Jenny Schlipf, daughter Kenzie Sims holding Traycen and her husband Austin Sims holding Baylor, and son Colton Schlipf.
Jared Schlipf spent his childhood observing his grandfather, Loren Schlipf, produce these wooden signs. They are still visible at farm places across the country. Typically, the farm name is written on the bottom.
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Laundry bags with realistic livestock designs from Schlipf Design Co. are a hit amongst livestock show families who travel with dirty show clothes.
Schlipf’s trophies have become popular among county fairs and shows across the U.S. because the animals represent modern livestock industry standards. Resin reproductions can be painted with breed-specific coloring or a neutral metallic sheen.
Adding real-life scenes to his repertoire of livestock replicas has been a new challenge in the last year for Jared Schlipf.
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.
Kristen Sindelar
Agriculture Reporter
