Happy Independence Day!

Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025

Jaclyn Wilson

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The Fourth of July is my second favorite holiday after Christmas. I love the patriotism, the fireworks, the celebrations and just everything about the holiday.

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Jaclyn Wilson is more than a rancher, raising Red Angus cattle at Wilson Ranch near Lakeside, Nebraska. She’s an artist with a welder’s torch. She holds leadership positions with several agriculture organizations. She can be reached at jaclyn@flyingdiamondgenetics.com.