16-year-old works to grow Beefmaster breed

By Austin Black, Missouri Farmer Today
Jul 12, 2024
Jul 12, 2024

Sixteen-year-old Rowan Johnson from Cedar County, Mo., raises Beefmaster show cattle and works as a vet tech.
Photo courtesy Craig Johnson

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By Austin Black, Missouri Farmer Today

Rowan Johnson plans to become the next generation of beef producer.

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