Livestock show circuit rewards shared knowledge

By Austin Black
Aug 4, 2023
Aug 4, 2023

Rachel Grimes showing hogs — Growing up on a commercial cow-calf operation near Archie, Mo., Rachel Grimes decided she wanted something different for her 4-H show career. She quickly gravitated to showing hogs.
Photo courtesy Rachel Grimes

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By Austin Black

Rachel Grimes is the first to acknowledge that her greatest achievements in the show ring are the result of hard work, supportive parents and gracious mentors. And her greatest memories revolve around helping others achieve success.

Rachel-Grimes-4 FFA jacket — As Rachel Grimes enters her last year as a junior exhibitor herself, she is focused on the next generation of showmen.
Photo courtesy Rachel Grimes

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Rachel-Grimes-3 showing pig — Photo courtesy Rachel Grimes

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