The 2023 American Gelbvieh Junior Association Great Dakota Classic will bring around 350 head of cattle and over 600 visitors to Huron, South Dakota, July 2-7 when the South Dakota Gelbvieh Junior Association hosts this year’s event at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds.
Rachel Anderson's family has a beef herd near Jamestown, Kan., where they raise 300-350 cattle and farm around 3,000 acres of cropland.
Klint Sickler is a former American Gelbvieh Association president who’s now bringing his own kids to shows around the country.
Rachel Anderson helps the younger generation in the show ring. The junior association pairs newcomers with mentors.
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Jaycie Forbes has been in the show ring since age 7.
“I’m pretty grateful that we’ve been able to be a part of the industry.”
Rachel Anderson of Jamestown, Kan., shakes hands with the judge at a previous show with her Gelbvieh. Her favorite part of showing cattle is the people involved, she said.
Rachelle Anderson of Kansas got involved in showing cattle during her first year in 4-H.
