Phillip Moon has dedicated his life to raising practical Canadian horned Hereford cattle on his ranch in Arkansas. He developed a passion for Herefords from a young age despite humble beginnings. Moon played football in college and later attended law school, but has always considered himself a cattleman first. He runs his ranch with his wife Lisa as a team, employing lessons of hard work, dedication, and planning from his various experiences in football, law, and cattle. Their goal is to produce useful Hereford cows suited to the practical needs of the modern world.
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American author best known for his novels The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed. This document provides background information on Hosseini, an overview of the plot and characters of A Thousand Splendid Suns, and discusses the novel's themes, literary devices, and quotes. The novel takes place in Afghanistan from the 1960s to 2000s and follows the stories of Mariam and Laila, who are both married to the same abusive man, Rasheed.
A book report of Bapsi Sidhwa's novel, Ice Candy Man, for a school assignment. The book is based on the partition of 1947. It was also made into a movie, Earth: 1947.
Khaled Hosseini's novel "And the Mountains Echoed" tells interweaving stories of families and relationships across multiple countries and decades. It explores themes of selfless love, pain, and the many ways families support and sacrifice for one another. The story begins with the separation of siblings Abdullah and Pari in Afghanistan and expands to follow their lives and those connected to them, including a girl named Roshi who is adopted after becoming orphaned, and Pari's adoption by a wealthy couple in Paris. Though ambitious in its global scope, the novel is praised for its beautiful writing and deeply affecting characters.
Bapsi Sidhwa's novel Ice-Candy Man deals with the partition of India and its aftermath through the eyes of the child narrator Lenny. The novel follows Lenny, a lame Parsi girl, as she witnesses the violence of partition and the changing relationships in her community in Lahore. A key relationship she observes is between her Hindu ayah Shanta and the ice-candy man, who grows angry during the riots and has Shanta abducted. The novel explores the personal impacts of larger political events in a simple yet moving way.
The Vendor of Sweets is a novel by R.K. Narayan about Jagan, a 55-year-old sweets vendor in Malgudi, India who is devoted to Gandhian ideals of simple living. Jagan's life is disrupted when his son Mali returns from America married to an American-Korean woman named Grace, no longer interested in taking over his father's sweets shop and instead wanting to open a story-writing machine factory. Cultural clashes emerge between the traditional Jagan and the modernized Mali and his wife Grace. In the end, Jagan gives up everything for Mali and decides to leave, tired of their disagreements.
This book brings you on a short journey to view the world through the eyes of people that have been forced to flee their homes as a result of armed conflict.
It aims to educate and create awareness on the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), who are victims of the BokoHaram Insurgency in North-East Nigeria.
It chronicles real-life stories of people displaced from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States in 2014 who now live in the Area 1 IDP Camp, Durumi, Abuja.
Floorbrite is a leading commercial cleaning and facilities services provider in the UK, offering daily, industrial, and window cleaning services. It has over 40 years of experience in the industry and provides a complete solution for clients, including cleaning, hygiene supplies, waste management, pest control, and grounds maintenance. The company aims to treat customers with care and ensure high standards of health and safety.
Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American author best known for his novels The Kite Runner, A Thousand Splendid Suns, and And the Mountains Echoed. This document provides background information on Hosseini, an overview of the plot and characters of A Thousand Splendid Suns, and discusses the novel's themes, literary devices, and quotes. The novel takes place in Afghanistan from the 1960s to 2000s and follows the stories of Mariam and Laila, who are both married to the same abusive man, Rasheed.
A book report of Bapsi Sidhwa's novel, Ice Candy Man, for a school assignment. The book is based on the partition of 1947. It was also made into a movie, Earth: 1947.
Khaled Hosseini's novel "And the Mountains Echoed" tells interweaving stories of families and relationships across multiple countries and decades. It explores themes of selfless love, pain, and the many ways families support and sacrifice for one another. The story begins with the separation of siblings Abdullah and Pari in Afghanistan and expands to follow their lives and those connected to them, including a girl named Roshi who is adopted after becoming orphaned, and Pari's adoption by a wealthy couple in Paris. Though ambitious in its global scope, the novel is praised for its beautiful writing and deeply affecting characters.
Bapsi Sidhwa's novel Ice-Candy Man deals with the partition of India and its aftermath through the eyes of the child narrator Lenny. The novel follows Lenny, a lame Parsi girl, as she witnesses the violence of partition and the changing relationships in her community in Lahore. A key relationship she observes is between her Hindu ayah Shanta and the ice-candy man, who grows angry during the riots and has Shanta abducted. The novel explores the personal impacts of larger political events in a simple yet moving way.
The Vendor of Sweets is a novel by R.K. Narayan about Jagan, a 55-year-old sweets vendor in Malgudi, India who is devoted to Gandhian ideals of simple living. Jagan's life is disrupted when his son Mali returns from America married to an American-Korean woman named Grace, no longer interested in taking over his father's sweets shop and instead wanting to open a story-writing machine factory. Cultural clashes emerge between the traditional Jagan and the modernized Mali and his wife Grace. In the end, Jagan gives up everything for Mali and decides to leave, tired of their disagreements.
This book brings you on a short journey to view the world through the eyes of people that have been forced to flee their homes as a result of armed conflict.
It aims to educate and create awareness on the plight of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), who are victims of the BokoHaram Insurgency in North-East Nigeria.
It chronicles real-life stories of people displaced from Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States in 2014 who now live in the Area 1 IDP Camp, Durumi, Abuja.
Floorbrite is a leading commercial cleaning and facilities services provider in the UK, offering daily, industrial, and window cleaning services. It has over 40 years of experience in the industry and provides a complete solution for clients, including cleaning, hygiene supplies, waste management, pest control, and grounds maintenance. The company aims to treat customers with care and ensure high standards of health and safety.
A pH scale from 0 to 14 has been developed to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH) in solutions, indicating their acidic or basic nature. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is basic. The pH scale is important for living organisms, which can only survive within a narrow pH range, and influences processes like soil conditions, digestion, tooth decay, and relief from stings.
Urban Farming on public land using recycled water will provide low cost fresh produce for schools and food bank and local ciizens and hands-on science and engineering education for youth.
Ubunto es un sistema operativo de código abierto basado en Debian GNU/Linux. Ofrece una interfaz gráfica intuitiva y fácil de usar con aplicaciones preinstaladas como LibreOffice, Firefox y más. Este documento proporciona consejos para aprender a usar Ubuntu mediante la exploración de sus características y aplicaciones.
Kritika Agarwal shares her love and passion for The Beatles that began with hearing the song "Hey Jude" as a child. She discusses how The Beatles music has been an important part of her life. Her dream is to visit Liverpool, England where The Beatles originated to tour important sites related to the band, including The Beatles Story museum, John Lennon and Paul McCartney's homes, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, The Cavern Club, and dining at a Beatles-inspired restaurant. She provides an estimated budget and expenses for the trip.
Ramaa Sharma, head of social media at the BBC World Service, shared how the BBC World Service reaches global audiences with different languages on different platforms at the recent news:rewired digital journalism conference.
Car Toys needed to rebrand and market differently to stay relevant against large carriers spending $5 billion annually on advertising. Their solution was to create an honest brand message told through a relatable character that highlighted their benefits without crowds or wait times. This "Only Better" campaign increased traffic, new activations, and was successful even with larger crowds.
Hope Haven, a women's pregnancy center, needed to rebrand after negative press to focus on compassion. The solution was to understand client insights and perceptions to connect meaningful words in a new story. This aligned them behind a single idea that created a unique position and allowed them to have important conversations through bathroom ads, leading to more women served.
Nationwide Vision Centers
This document summarizes a presentation on injurious affection related to transmission towers. It discusses the criteria for injurious affection claims under law, including unity of ownership, causation, and proximity. It analyzes several court and tribunal decisions regarding injurious affection awards and the consideration of highest and best land use. The document also summarizes three Surface Rights Board decisions addressing injurious affection claims related to an Altalink power line project, wherein the Board determined the highest and best use of the lands and considered evidence on causation of depreciated land values.
Okana is a future city presented by Carol Tang, Alwin Ng, Chloe Teh, Danica Gan, and Dana Kan. It focuses on individual artistic and kinetic potential with a pentagonal shape. Security is maintained through intelligent surveillance systems like face recognition and radar, as well as emergency alarms and security forces. The city utilizes green energy solutions like solar, hydroelectric, and waste energy. Sustainable waste management includes reducing, reusing, and innovative approaches like pyrolysis. Green transportation and disaster preparedness emphasize environmental protection.
BLAST is a novel presentation format that encourages rapid knowledge transfer through short slides of 8 words or less to avoid "death by powerpoint". It aims to efficiently convey key information in a brief format. The presentation and additional references on the BLAST format can be found at blast.emcrit.org.
Krish Group today occupies a prestigious position in real estate industry for construction of high quality residential complexes and commercial & shopping centers in Bhiwadi NCR. Krish Group is well known for their innovative designs, well-planned amenities and timely completion of projects. It is the group's distinct philosophy, vision and core values that differentiate it from other development groups.Within a little stint of just 7 years in real estate, Krish Group has created benchmark for other developers. The group is taking new leaps under the dedicated and dynamic leadership of Mr. S.K. Singhal (Chairman) and Mr. Sunil Agarwal (M.D.). Our Group has changed the customer’s attitude and perception towards quality, timeliness and thus touching their lives. This vision - and all it entails - is realistic and achievable and Krish believes in translating it into the following practical terms which sum up the way we operate:Focus on the customer firstThink globally, execute locallySet the highest standards of performanceStrive to be the low-cost provider through efficient and great operationsExecute superbly with skillMaintain rigorous financial and risk disciplines to build and maintain our for tress balance sheetValue and promote diversityCreate an open, entrepreneurial meritocracy for allStrive to build a great company for employees, customers and communities around the worldThe Group’s financial standing is very strong boasting of its Zero (0) Debt capital structure. The Group is a member of the Bhiwadi Chapter of CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India) which is the apex body of real estate developers all over India and having 8800 developers enrolled with CREDAI.
The document discusses different views on what constitutes a message. George Gerbner believed a message was defined by its affect, while Ray Birdwhistell thought this was too simplistic. Birdwhistell believed that a message is a code that depends on social and cultural context, and that societies shape individual identities from a very young age. The key insight is that a message has greater depth than just the transmission of information or its impact - a message is a code within a specific social and cultural context.
This document discusses various aspects of materials control and inventory management. It defines key terms like reorder level, minimum stock level, and maximum stock level. The reorder level is calculated as maximum usage x maximum lead time and indicates when replenishment orders should be placed. The minimum stock level is the safety stock that should be maintained to avoid stock-outs and is calculated as reorder level - (average consumption x average lead time). Examples are provided to demonstrate how to determine these levels. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels is important for ensuring continuous production and minimizing capital tied up in materials.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches presentation creation software.
The document describes 5 different approaches to lesson planning - "Jungle path", "Super ready", "Stick to the book", "Shopping list", and "Corridor planning". It also discusses the purposes of lesson planning, which include giving direction, setting objectives, managing the classroom, solving teaching problems, and reducing anxiety for students and teachers. Finally, it outlines the key stages of a lesson as pre-teaching, teaching, post-teaching, and transitions.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by simply clicking the "GET STARTED" prompt. In just one sentence, it pitches presentation creation using Haiku Deck on SlideShare's platform.
The document discusses the issue of misinformation about agriculture spreading rapidly on social media and how producers can combat it. It notes that the "pink slime" controversy grew quickly through social media and still negatively impacts the industry. Producers are urged to proactively share their stories on social media to provide accurate information to consumers and counter misinformation from groups that spread sensationalized or inaccurate claims. Tips are provided on having an authentic voice, knowing your audience, using photos, listening before responding, and focusing on facts over fads when advocating for agriculture on social media.
The Western Nugget will host its 50th national Hereford sale in December. The sale began in 1965 as a small bull sale with 8-10 head selected from various West Coast breeders. It has since grown significantly to include 40-50 cattle and added a junior show. According to longtime participants, the addition of the junior show helped attract more people and grow the sale into a larger multi-day event. After being operated by the California/Nevada Hereford Association for many years, the Western States Hereford Association took over operations in 1995 and the sale remains one of the largest standalone Hereford events in the nation.
The document discusses trends in beef consumption, including the increasing popularity of ground beef and smaller portions due to more single-person households. It also notes the rise of ethnic foods and consumers wanting to know more about where their food comes from. Beef producers are adapting products to meet changing demands, such as pre-cooked convenience items and emphasizing the freshness of beef in marketing.
Sustainability is key to maintaining a cattle herd over generations according to experts. Sustainable herd management requires having a plan to transition the operation and assets to the next generation through estate planning. It also means treating the land in a way that conserves it for future productivity. Producers are advised to look 10-15 years ahead and consider how markets and technology may change. Keeping detailed records on animal performance and culling inefficient animals improves herd efficiency which is essential for sustainability. Community programs can also help connect young producers to mentors and resources to help the next generation. While there is no single approach, willingness to try new management practices and ensure the viability of the operation for future generations are important.
Dorothy Roche grew up on the historic Hereford Farm in Maryland, where she developed a passion for agriculture and Hereford cattle from a young age. She excelled in 4-H, winning numerous awards for her cattle showing and record keeping. After leaving the farm, Dorothy volunteered with the American Royal for over 20 years, recently donating 200 hours of service. Though facing health challenges, Dorothy's love of livestock has stayed with her throughout her life.
A pH scale from 0 to 14 has been developed to measure the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH) in solutions, indicating their acidic or basic nature. A pH of 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is basic. The pH scale is important for living organisms, which can only survive within a narrow pH range, and influences processes like soil conditions, digestion, tooth decay, and relief from stings.
Urban Farming on public land using recycled water will provide low cost fresh produce for schools and food bank and local ciizens and hands-on science and engineering education for youth.
Ubunto es un sistema operativo de código abierto basado en Debian GNU/Linux. Ofrece una interfaz gráfica intuitiva y fácil de usar con aplicaciones preinstaladas como LibreOffice, Firefox y más. Este documento proporciona consejos para aprender a usar Ubuntu mediante la exploración de sus características y aplicaciones.
Kritika Agarwal shares her love and passion for The Beatles that began with hearing the song "Hey Jude" as a child. She discusses how The Beatles music has been an important part of her life. Her dream is to visit Liverpool, England where The Beatles originated to tour important sites related to the band, including The Beatles Story museum, John Lennon and Paul McCartney's homes, Penny Lane, Strawberry Fields, The Cavern Club, and dining at a Beatles-inspired restaurant. She provides an estimated budget and expenses for the trip.
Ramaa Sharma, head of social media at the BBC World Service, shared how the BBC World Service reaches global audiences with different languages on different platforms at the recent news:rewired digital journalism conference.
Car Toys needed to rebrand and market differently to stay relevant against large carriers spending $5 billion annually on advertising. Their solution was to create an honest brand message told through a relatable character that highlighted their benefits without crowds or wait times. This "Only Better" campaign increased traffic, new activations, and was successful even with larger crowds.
Hope Haven, a women's pregnancy center, needed to rebrand after negative press to focus on compassion. The solution was to understand client insights and perceptions to connect meaningful words in a new story. This aligned them behind a single idea that created a unique position and allowed them to have important conversations through bathroom ads, leading to more women served.
Nationwide Vision Centers
This document summarizes a presentation on injurious affection related to transmission towers. It discusses the criteria for injurious affection claims under law, including unity of ownership, causation, and proximity. It analyzes several court and tribunal decisions regarding injurious affection awards and the consideration of highest and best land use. The document also summarizes three Surface Rights Board decisions addressing injurious affection claims related to an Altalink power line project, wherein the Board determined the highest and best use of the lands and considered evidence on causation of depreciated land values.
Okana is a future city presented by Carol Tang, Alwin Ng, Chloe Teh, Danica Gan, and Dana Kan. It focuses on individual artistic and kinetic potential with a pentagonal shape. Security is maintained through intelligent surveillance systems like face recognition and radar, as well as emergency alarms and security forces. The city utilizes green energy solutions like solar, hydroelectric, and waste energy. Sustainable waste management includes reducing, reusing, and innovative approaches like pyrolysis. Green transportation and disaster preparedness emphasize environmental protection.
BLAST is a novel presentation format that encourages rapid knowledge transfer through short slides of 8 words or less to avoid "death by powerpoint". It aims to efficiently convey key information in a brief format. The presentation and additional references on the BLAST format can be found at blast.emcrit.org.
Krish Group today occupies a prestigious position in real estate industry for construction of high quality residential complexes and commercial & shopping centers in Bhiwadi NCR. Krish Group is well known for their innovative designs, well-planned amenities and timely completion of projects. It is the group's distinct philosophy, vision and core values that differentiate it from other development groups.Within a little stint of just 7 years in real estate, Krish Group has created benchmark for other developers. The group is taking new leaps under the dedicated and dynamic leadership of Mr. S.K. Singhal (Chairman) and Mr. Sunil Agarwal (M.D.). Our Group has changed the customer’s attitude and perception towards quality, timeliness and thus touching their lives. This vision - and all it entails - is realistic and achievable and Krish believes in translating it into the following practical terms which sum up the way we operate:Focus on the customer firstThink globally, execute locallySet the highest standards of performanceStrive to be the low-cost provider through efficient and great operationsExecute superbly with skillMaintain rigorous financial and risk disciplines to build and maintain our for tress balance sheetValue and promote diversityCreate an open, entrepreneurial meritocracy for allStrive to build a great company for employees, customers and communities around the worldThe Group’s financial standing is very strong boasting of its Zero (0) Debt capital structure. The Group is a member of the Bhiwadi Chapter of CREDAI (Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India) which is the apex body of real estate developers all over India and having 8800 developers enrolled with CREDAI.
The document discusses different views on what constitutes a message. George Gerbner believed a message was defined by its affect, while Ray Birdwhistell thought this was too simplistic. Birdwhistell believed that a message is a code that depends on social and cultural context, and that societies shape individual identities from a very young age. The key insight is that a message has greater depth than just the transmission of information or its impact - a message is a code within a specific social and cultural context.
This document discusses various aspects of materials control and inventory management. It defines key terms like reorder level, minimum stock level, and maximum stock level. The reorder level is calculated as maximum usage x maximum lead time and indicates when replenishment orders should be placed. The minimum stock level is the safety stock that should be maintained to avoid stock-outs and is calculated as reorder level - (average consumption x average lead time). Examples are provided to demonstrate how to determine these levels. Maintaining appropriate inventory levels is important for ensuring continuous production and minimizing capital tied up in materials.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck, a tool for making slideshows. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation and sharing it on SlideShare. In a single sentence, it pitches presentation creation software.
The document describes 5 different approaches to lesson planning - "Jungle path", "Super ready", "Stick to the book", "Shopping list", and "Corridor planning". It also discusses the purposes of lesson planning, which include giving direction, setting objectives, managing the classroom, solving teaching problems, and reducing anxiety for students and teachers. Finally, it outlines the key stages of a lesson as pre-teaching, teaching, post-teaching, and transitions.
This short document promotes creating presentations using Haiku Deck on SlideShare. It encourages the reader to get started making their own Haiku Deck presentation by simply clicking the "GET STARTED" prompt. In just one sentence, it pitches presentation creation using Haiku Deck on SlideShare's platform.
The document discusses the issue of misinformation about agriculture spreading rapidly on social media and how producers can combat it. It notes that the "pink slime" controversy grew quickly through social media and still negatively impacts the industry. Producers are urged to proactively share their stories on social media to provide accurate information to consumers and counter misinformation from groups that spread sensationalized or inaccurate claims. Tips are provided on having an authentic voice, knowing your audience, using photos, listening before responding, and focusing on facts over fads when advocating for agriculture on social media.
The Western Nugget will host its 50th national Hereford sale in December. The sale began in 1965 as a small bull sale with 8-10 head selected from various West Coast breeders. It has since grown significantly to include 40-50 cattle and added a junior show. According to longtime participants, the addition of the junior show helped attract more people and grow the sale into a larger multi-day event. After being operated by the California/Nevada Hereford Association for many years, the Western States Hereford Association took over operations in 1995 and the sale remains one of the largest standalone Hereford events in the nation.
The document discusses trends in beef consumption, including the increasing popularity of ground beef and smaller portions due to more single-person households. It also notes the rise of ethnic foods and consumers wanting to know more about where their food comes from. Beef producers are adapting products to meet changing demands, such as pre-cooked convenience items and emphasizing the freshness of beef in marketing.
Sustainability is key to maintaining a cattle herd over generations according to experts. Sustainable herd management requires having a plan to transition the operation and assets to the next generation through estate planning. It also means treating the land in a way that conserves it for future productivity. Producers are advised to look 10-15 years ahead and consider how markets and technology may change. Keeping detailed records on animal performance and culling inefficient animals improves herd efficiency which is essential for sustainability. Community programs can also help connect young producers to mentors and resources to help the next generation. While there is no single approach, willingness to try new management practices and ensure the viability of the operation for future generations are important.
Dorothy Roche grew up on the historic Hereford Farm in Maryland, where she developed a passion for agriculture and Hereford cattle from a young age. She excelled in 4-H, winning numerous awards for her cattle showing and record keeping. After leaving the farm, Dorothy volunteered with the American Royal for over 20 years, recently donating 200 hours of service. Though facing health challenges, Dorothy's love of livestock has stayed with her throughout her life.
Juniors from the Hereford, Maine-Anjou and Shorthorn cattle associations attended a leadership conference in Springdale, Arkansas to develop their leadership and industry knowledge. Over 90 juniors from 22 states participated in workshops on communication, advocacy, and agriculture policy. They toured cattle operations, a meat processing plant, museum, and university. The goal was to help juniors network, learn new skills, and gain perspective on the beef industry. Attendees said it was a valuable experience to represent their breeds and advance their leadership abilities.
The National Cattlemen's Beef Association started Team Beef to promote beef as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. Runners across the country join Team Beef teams in their state to participate in races wearing red Team Beef jerseys. They spread the message that beef provides important nutrients like protein, zinc and iron to fuel active lifestyles. Some Team Beef members share how eating beef helped them achieve their own fitness goals. The grassroots effort works to change misperceptions of beef not being compatible with healthy eating.
The Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches provides abused and neglected children with a home on agricultural ranches. Originally started in 1976 with two mobile homes on 528 acres as a boys' ranch, it has since expanded to three campuses housing 40-80 children total. Children live with house parents and help with daily chores of caring for livestock, including cattle, horses, pigs and sheep. The ranch is transitioning to focus on registered Hereford cattle under the direction of Philip Ives, who wants the children to experience showing cattle as he did growing up. The goal is to establish a 50-head registered Hereford herd and involve the children in all aspects of raising and showing the cattle.
This document summarizes the experiences of three former National Polled Hereford Queens and how their involvement with Herefords continued after their year of service. All three women became actively involved with the National Hereford Women organization after serving as queen. They have also passed down their passion for Herefords to their children, involving them in shows and events like the Junior National Hereford Expo. Serving as National Queen provided them with leadership opportunities and lasting friendships within the Hereford community.
The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) holds an annual service project called Helping Hooves at the Junior National Hereford Expo. In 2014, the project was led by National Hereford Queen Brooke Jensen and involved collecting pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Over the course of the week-long expo, more than 78 pounds of pop tabs were collected to support families of sick children. The pop tab collection project was very successful in raising awareness and support for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
This document summarizes the service and accomplishments of four retiring members of the National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) Board of Directors. Krissi McCurdy of Georgia, Shelby Rogers of Texas, Keysto Stotz of Oklahoma, and Courtney Tribble of Washington served on the board for three years, leading initiatives to improve opportunities for junior members and making many industry connections. Although their terms on the board are ending, they intend to remain involved in the Hereford breed through showing cattle, teaching agriculture, and staying active alumni of the NJHA.
Cody Beck was honored as the 2014 Herdsman of the Year at the Junior National Hereford Expo for his lifelong passion and dedication to Hereford cattle. He grew up on his family's farm with a deep love for the breed passed down through four generations. As a junior member of the National Junior Hereford Association, Cody exhibited cattle at every opportunity and served in leadership roles. He credits his success to the guidance of mentors and developing his own style while carrying on the lessons of responsibility and hard work taught by his parents. Cody plans to continue his involvement with Herefords after completing his degree in animal science.
Andy and Betsy Beck were named the 2014 National Junior Hereford Association Advisors of the Year. As third-generation Hereford breeders and owners of Beck-Powell Polled Herefords, they have been heavily involved in Hereford organizations for many years. Since becoming advisors to the Indiana Junior Hereford Association in 2009, they have helped the organization grow substantially and have devoted significant time to mentoring and supporting junior members. Their dedication to the youth and commitment to listening to their ideas has left a lasting legacy and positive influence on many young people involved in Herefords.
Massive flooding in Colorado inundated pastures and destroyed fences and infrastructure. Ranchers in Boulder and Weld Counties received over 26 inches of rain in just 3 days, compared to their average annual rainfall of 15 inches. The fast-moving floods stranded people and livestock. Though most cattle were evacuated, some ranchers lost their entire herds. Neighbors and the community banded together to help with rescue efforts and rebuilding. Recovery will take years as ranchers work to repair fences and clean fields of debris. Ranchers learned the importance of heeding weather warnings and having evacuation plans for future floods.
The former junior leaders Shellie Collins, Becky Spindle, and Maddee Moore discuss why they remain involved with the National Hereford Women organization after aging out of the National Junior Hereford Association. They credit their junior experiences with shaping their lives and careers, and feel compelled to give back to the next generation by continuing to provide opportunities for leadership, skill-building, and scholarships through their involvement with the NHW.
The document discusses the importance of year-round promotion and branding for Hereford cattle breeders. It notes that building a brand takes a minimum of four months with consistent exposure and messaging. Successful branding requires communicating differentiation and benefits over time through various advertising avenues. Advertising should highlight qualities like the breed's heritage and deliver a simple, repeated message to become a trusted brand in consumers' minds.
Scan data and genomic testing can improve the accuracy of expected progeny differences (EPDs) for young animals. Scan data collected via ultrasound on live animals provides data on traits like marbling and ribeye area. Genomic testing evaluates thousands of DNA markers to provide information on traits even before phenotypic data is collected. While both methods individually improve EPD accuracy, using both scan data and genomic testing together provides the greatest accuracy due to their different strengths and traits evaluated. Maintaining collection of phenotypic records through scanning and carcass data is important to continued refinement of genomic tools.
This document discusses producers addressing consumer concerns about antibiotics and hormones used in beef cattle. It explains that antibiotics are used judiciously to treat illness and ensure animal health and welfare, and are regulated by the FDA. Hormones are used in small doses to boost efficiency and are similar to natural hormones, with extensive testing showing their safety. The document urges producers to proactively discuss these issues with consumers to provide accurate information and ease concerns about human health impacts.
This document provides summaries of several articles from the Fall 2014 edition of the Update magazine from the A.Q. Miller School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kansas State University. The articles discuss an alumna who is now the digital media specialist at K-State after serving as the first minority editor-in-chief of the student newspaper; the path of Marlin Fitzwater from a small town in Kansas to becoming White House press secretary; an international student's experience studying at K-State; the school's partnerships with unmanned aircraft systems; two alums who create popular parody videos for YouTube; a history of K-State's first student newspaper; a broadcaster for Fox Sports who calls baseball games; a student's intern
1. Dedication to
Hereford breeder
Phillip Moon combines
lessons from football,
law and cattle to
produce practical cattle
for a practical world.
by Bridget Beran
or Phillip Moon, “simple
beginnings” is an
understatement. Growing up
on a small farm in northwest
Bergman, Ark., Phillip found
himself enchanted by Hereford
cattle. He says he remembers his
family’s first horned Hereford bull,
one his parents owned when he was
about 4. Though he laughs because
that bull was struck by lightning and
died shortly after, it made a lasting
effect on him.
Though his parents ran a small
commercial herd, his uncle ran
Hereford cattle and gave Phillip
several of his old Hereford Journals
when Phillip expressed an interest
in the breed. At the age of 9, Phillip
pleaded with his mother to get a
subscription so he could learn more
about Herefords.
“I remember coming home from
baseball practice and the first Herd
Bull book had come in the mail
and I read it cover to cover,” Phillip
says. “I still have that old 1970 issue
and it’s tattered all to heck but it’s
special to me.”
Dedicated to learning about
the breed, Phillip credits Joe and
Henry Hamilton, Hereford breeders
and good friends of his family, for
educating and encouraging him
in his involvement in Herefords.
Although there were some
distractions along the way, Phillip’s
passion in life has always been
raising Hereford cattle.
Lisa says one of the most important parts of their relationship
is the respect they have for one another. They are a team and
Phillip takes her thoughts and opinions into consideration
when they make ranch decisions.
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2. Football lessons
During high school, football found
him and led his life in a different
direction. Phillip says Bill Smith,
a high school coach, believed in
him and pushed him to be a better
player. A belief that paid off when
he was recruited to play for the
University of Arkansas (1977-1980)
under legendary coach Lou Holtz.
“My family couldn’t have
afforded to send me to college and
I wouldn’t have let them pay for
me to go. So that scholarship was
everything to me,” Phillip says.
Through hard work and a
dedication to details, Phillip went
from a kid from small Harrison
High School, who had never even
been on a plane, to playing in the
Orange Bowl and being a three-
year-starter. Still Phillip doesn’t
take any credit, saying he is just
fortunate for the opportunities
provided for him and for the
people who believed in him.
Then Arkansas assistant coach
Larry Beightol, who went on to be
an offensive line coach for eight
different professional football
teams over a 20-year career in the
NFL, made a lasting impression on
Phillip, and Phillip says he stills sees
lessons he learned from Larry in
his lifestyle today.
“Coach Beightol taught me how
important it was to be methodical
and detail-oriented,” Phillip says.
“I was surrounded by and had
the opportunity to study so many
tremendous individuals who
instilled the importance of details
and having pride in what you did.”
While “Holtz-isms” and
“Beightol-isms” find their way into
his vocabulary, Phillip is proud of
the people from whom he was able
to learn. He stood by his humble
beginnings, and when he lettered the
third year and the university offered
him a gift for his accomplishments,
he asked for luggage because, well,
he didn’t have any — luggage he
still owns, 30 years later.
However, during his time at
college, he never forgot about
Hereford cattle. His mother would
bring him copies of the Hereford
Journal whenever she came to watch
his football games, and after a
while, his parents transferred the
subscription to him so he could
read it on the bus or plane to away
games or after practice.
Law school
After graduation, his life focus
shifted again, this time to law. Joe
Hamilton strongly encouraged him
to attend law school, and with the
guidance of the Hamilton brothers,
he had the opportunity to work
under E.J. Ball, who now has a
building named after him at the
University of Arkansas.
While he now practices law,
Phillip says he’s a cattleman first.
Many of the lessons he learned
from law school and years of
football translate into his cattle
operation today.
Due to his law practice
obligations, planning ahead is
vital at Moon Herefords. However,
Phillip says that he gets things done
the same way he did when he was
a kid.
“When I was in school, I got
up and did chores before school
and again once I got back from
practice. Now I do chores before
work and after I get back from the
Phillip says his No. 1 goal every day is to be better than he was the day before and to overcome
his own mistakes.
Breeding Canadian horned Herefords since 1987, Phillip says he is raising practical cattle for a practical world.
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3. office,” Phillip explains. “That’s
how I grew up. You didn’t have to
choose one thing or the other. You
could do two things, it just takes
more planning.”
Phillip says that his calendar is
planned out as far ahead as possible,
and as soon as he learns when a
Hereford event, like the Annual
Meeting or the National Western
Stock Show, is scheduled, he makes
it a point to block time off.
“Whenever I have to be gone
from court, they know it’s always for
a Hereford event,” Phillip laughs.
“A lot of people think I’m nuts but
I believe in my Hereford cattle. It
was something I’d always wanted to
stay involved in. Not just cattle but
horned Herefords.”
Team effort
While his law hours lead to his
winter cattle work being done
primarily by headlights, he’s got
a pretty good hand to help him
out. From castrating to dehorning,
there’s one helper who’s been by
his side for the past 16 years — his
wife, Lisa Sparrow.
She’s a military kid, but after her
father retired, her family moved
back near her uncle’s ranch. Lisa
grew up showing dairy cattle,
rabbits, goats and any other animal
she could get her hands on. She
says she always had an interest
in beef cattle, and when she and
Phillip first met, after he’d been
hauling bales all day, she surprised
him by asking questions about his
cattle and his operation.
With a marriage centered on
agriculture and Hereford cattle,
their first date included a visit to
the pasture so she could see his
Hereford herd.
“Phillip has a way of presenting
something to you when he gets
excited that is effervescent,” Lisa
explains. “I wanted to be a part of
it because he was so enthusiastic
about it.”
Though her sons, Andy and
Julian, put Phillip through the
ringer, they say he absolutely
earned his place, and they can’t
imagine a better man for their
mother. Learning how to work
on a farm also prepared them for
their futures as members of the
U.S. Army Special Forces. Julian
laughs that after growing up on
a farm, he found Ranger school
was easy by comparison. Now that
Lisa’s boys are grown with families
of their own, it’s just Phillip and
Lisa, working as a team to run their
75-head operation.
“There’s a great sense of
togetherness that comes from it just
being the two of us working cattle
side-by-side,” Lisa says.
With Phillip’s encouragement,
Lisa served on the former American
Hereford Women (AHW) board of
directors. Serving with women who
became some of her best friends,
Lisa says it was important to her
and her fellow board members to
promote Herefords and to strive
to see a white face on every calf in
the pasture.
“I enjoyed that organization more
than I’ve enjoyed any other group
that I’ve been in. We could really see
through the product of our passions
and commitments,” Lisa says.
Though she says she’s Phillip’s
“sidekick” on the ranch and laughs
that she gets paid in compliments,
Lisa now owns a couple of her
own cows in their herd, and
she and Phillip fiercely defend
her independence and her own
development in the breed.
“I told her from day one that I
didn’t want her to be dependent
on me,” Phillip says. “I believe in
strong women. My mother and
my grandmother were strong all
on their own and she didn’t need
me any more than they needed
anyone. I was there to back her up
and to support her but she can do
anything all by herself.”
Focus on family, Herefords
Though Lisa’s sons are both
accomplished soldiers with double-
digit deployments, Lisa says what
she’s most proud of is what good
fathers they are — something she
says they learned from Phillip.
“I think boys need a good
example of how to be good fathers
and husbands. He helped show
them how to treat their wives,
with the utmost respect and love,”
Lisa says. “Phillip showed me I
had worth, not only in his eyes,
but through mine. Every woman
deserves to be looked at the way he
looks at me.”
While they moved back to
Phillip’s grandmother’s ranch and
home, they’re making their own
mark on Bergman. They’re in the
process of finishing an overhaul to
expand his grandmother’s small
farmhouse so it has room for times
when their grandchildren visit,
and Phillip has taken a different
direction with the cattle as well.
Breeding Canadian horned
Herefords since 1987, Phillip says it
was important to him that his herd
stand out from those of the polled
or Line 1 breeders located in their
area. Introduced to the bloodlines
by the Hamilton brothers, coupled
with many years of learning about
the breed, Phillip knew that
Canadian horned Herefords were
the way to go for him.
“I liked the cattle and I needed
to be competitive in a different
way,” Phillip explains. “I always had
a goal to have a strong, productive
Though Lisa has a deep passion for Hereford cattle, she
also loves horses and owns two so her grandchildren can
ride when they visit.
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4. herd of useful Hereford cows
and I’ve always believed in them.
I’m raising practical cattle for a
practical world. So I kept studying
the breed to figure out what was
going to work best for me and
my operation. I don’t think I can
ever know enough and the cattle
business changes so rapidly so I’m
always trying to learn.”
For Phillip many of these lessons
are learned by meeting and talking
with other cattlemen and learning
the opinions and directions from
opposing sides. No matter the
breed, he knows that there are
takeaways from any producer,
breeder or researcher. If he can
promote the benefits of Herefords,
then that’s an added bonus.
“I think it’s important to go
hear things you don’t agree with
so you understand what those
people’s point of view is,” Phillip
explains. “I’m always trying to
promote Herefords. When people
start talking cattle, I start talking
up Herefords.”
Industry leaders
Phillip also tries to pass along
those lessons to agriculture
enthusiasts and to serve the
agriculture industry. For the
past 15 years, Phillip or Lisa has
served on the board of directors
for their county cattlemen’s
association, with Phillip serving
four terms as president. Also a
former president of the Arkansas
Hereford Association, Phillip knows
from his own experience with the
Hamilton brothers how a little
encouragement can go a long way
in a young person’s life.
Phillip and Lisa are dedicated
supporters of their local FFA
chapter. After a lightning storm
killed the chapter’s cow herd, Phillip
donated a cow-calf pair, as well as
lending the chapter members a bull,
to get the group back on its feet.
When the market sale comes each
year, he makes a point to talk with
the ag teacher to find out which
child needs the most help and
encouragement in agriculture.
“We do it because we see kids
who have a potential or a need to be
involved in agriculture,” Lisa says.
Phillip says their involvement
is always centered on people who
really need a hand up and have a
passion for the agriculture industry.
This cause is close to the heart of
Phillip, who says he wouldn’t be
the cattleman, lawyer or man he is
without the positive influences he
had throughout his life.
“I’ve been so fortunate for all
the people who have believed in
me,” Phillip says. HW
Cover dog
The June 2014 issue of National Geographic
honored military working dogs that put their
lives on the line to protect soldiers. Lisa’s son
Julian, an Airborne Ranger, trains dogs for war.
Prior to training dogs, Julian was a dog handler
in combat. After Julian’s dog Layka was injured
in combat, losing her leg, Julian worked to
adopt her and to bring her home so she could have a full life.
National Geographic chose to feature Layka on its cover.
“We all felt very honored that National Geographic chose
to honor the military dogs because they do the job that
nobody else wants to do. And they do it for a red ball and a
treat,” Lisa says.
Julian’s first dog, Benno,
saved countless lives, including
Julian’s, and is now featured
in the painting “Into the
Breach” for the 75th Ranger
Regiment. Though Benno lost
his life protecting Julian and his
team, Julian says he has never
encountered another dog quite
like Benno.
Julian’s work has led him to train
more than 35 dogs for combat, and he
says he’s just happy they are getting
the recognition they deserve. Although
Layka is the first dog to receive an official
military award since World War II, Julian
says that dogs don’t care about awards.
After his experience adopting Layka, who has gone from
a military weapon to a beloved family pet, he hopes more
dogs will get to be retired eventually, preferably back into a
home with their handlers.
While these dogs, due to their extensive training, can’t
be handed over to just anyone after returning from war,
Julian says he thinks it’s important that military working
dogs have a chance at a normal, happy life after their service
is done. For Layka, Lisa says, though she’s fun to be around
and perfectly gentle with Julian’s 3-year-old, it is important
to remember that she’s still a weapon that’s always loaded.
Since her return from war, Layka has become a dedicated
protector and family member, a decorated veteran, and, now,
a cover girl.
“All the military working dogs are special, but Layka’s our
cover girl,” Lisa says. HW
Phillip works to incorporate cattle into
every part of his life. Even his law office is
decorated with Hereford art.
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