Brett McCoy
Age: 15
Parents: Kim Campbell and Mike McCoy
Hometown: Huntsville, Ark.
School and 4-H Club: Huntsville High School, Madison County 4-H
What is your 4-H project?
“I’ve done cattle in the past but wanted to change, so this year I am helping needy families. Each of us got a particular family. Then we run canned food drives and collect both clothes and toys at the Extension Center, but our advisors actually give the items to the families.”
What do you like about your project?
“I have a good life and like helping and giving back to those less fortunate. Even though my project isn’t with cattle, I love working with my animals and showing.”
How did you get started with 4-H?
“In fourth grade one of my parents’ friends asked me to show one of their calves. I did and won all classes at the county and district levels and then sold the calf for $1,100 to the Northwest Cattlemen’s Association. I have been involved with 4-H ever since. One of my favorite moments was going to the U of A 2010 clinic where I got third of 250 in livestock judging.”
What do you like best about showing and competing?
“The best thing about showing and competing is meeting new people and rising to meet increasingly difficult competition levels. It’s a fun atmosphere and really helps with both decision-making and life skills.”
What do you do to help on the farm?
“I feed and help gather cows for sales where we use horses, feed bags and a four-wheeler. I usually drive the four-wheeler. I also deworm and vaccinate the animals.
Favorite posession: “Definitely my favorite procession is my cattle, especially Maggie who was my heifer the second year I showed.”
What are your goals?
“Right now I need $3,000 to build the show barn so I make fly-fishing lures to earn the money. Someday I want to be an orthopedic surgeon but still want to live in the country and own my own ranch.”
