contest. Pens are judged on carcass quality and feed performance. Youngsters are also judged on a written test, a record book and an oral interview. “All of us must support young people,” he


says. “Those who were raised on a farm or cattle operation know the responsibilities needed in caring for calves and crops. It is important that we help keep them involved in this process. It also provides many life lessons that will benefi t them down the road, whether they are involved in farming, cattle production or other careers.” Keeling knows the importance of family in-


volvement in his business and other ag opera- tions. Karen spends much of her time with re- cord keeping and other chores. Their children, Tyler, Levi and Tom, have taken their turns at helping with many aspects of the feedyard and farm operations. “We take pride in being a family-owned and


Scott and Karen Keeling received the Progressive Partner Award from Certifi ed Angus Beef in 2008 for their attention to producing high quality fed cattle.


-operated feedyard,” Keeling says. “We are proud of Hereford and how it remains one of the nation’s leading agricultural cities. In Hereford, we are still the Cattle Feeding Capital of the World.”


• Personal Attention


• Various Feeding & Marketing Programs


• Experience you can trust, service you deserve


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806-357-2261 Scott Keeling, Owner-Manager P.O. Box 1853 – Hereford, TX 79045 – Fax 806 357-2501 tscra.org September 2015 The Cattleman 101


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