2012 Iowa Beef Expo

I had a great first day at the Iowa Beef Expo! It was great to be back at the Iowa State Fair Grounds! To start off my day I was the announcer for the Parade in the Pavilion, which was lots of fun! If you know me, then you know that I love to talk! I also loved getting to see fellow Hereford juniors and breeders, it was great to catch up with everyone! After the parade I walked through the barn with my Dad, who is my chaperone for the first part of this trip. After lunch we made our way to the North Annex of the Cattle Barn for the sale. The stands were packed again this year! I got to draw the winner of the Junior Association's 50/50 raffle, and then they auctioned off the Junior's donated lots which included ad space in three different magazines and also a painting that Karly Biddle (IA Jr Hereford Princess) and I held for everyone to see. For the rest of the sale I ran tickets from the auction block to the settlement table. Overall I had a great day talking with everyone and seeing some excellent cattle! 

Alecia Knapp, 2011 Iowa Hereford Queen