Name: Tate Salmon
School and Clubs: Valley Springs School, 4-H, and Boone County Beef Club
Family: Parents, Bruce and Nikki Salmon, brother, Cody
What recent awards have you won?
Reserve Champion in English Division (Junior) and Overall Showmanship at Arkansas State Fair. In order to achieve “Overall Showmanship,” Tate, who is 10 years old, had to beat 19 other junior competitors and the Senior Showmanship Champion.
How many head do you have and what are your responsibilities?
“My brother and I have six head. We each have our show cattle that we take care of every day. We feed, water, wash, comb and work with them every day. I love working with the cattle, but I don’t like getting up early in the morning to do it.”
Who is your role model?
“My dad. He works with us and teaches us… he does the clipping and is showing me how.”
What are your plans for the future?
“I want to be a farmer and raise cattle. I want to do it full-time. I really like being around the cattle and the babies and watching them grow up.”
Story and Photos by Jack and Pam Fortner
