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Jim and Gail purchased their first two South Devon heifers in 2010 at the DLCC Annual Production Sale. They selected the South Devon breed for its many attributes including docility, maternal qualities, fast growth, excellent carcass qualities, and the breed has been proven to be an excellent cross with other breeds in the cattle industry. Sadler Cattle Company has shown cattle at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colo., and at the North American Livestock Expo in Louisville, Kent. They attribute their success to Dar and Lynn Giess of DLCC Ranch in Pierz, Minn. With their guidance, support and excellent bloodlines/breeding, they have achieved success with their cattle herd. 

Jim and Gail are members of the North American South Devon Association and the Northern States South Devon Association where Jim serves as president and Gail is a director. Jim is a member of the Minnesota Cattlemen’s Association and Gail is a member and committee chair of the Minnesota CattleWomen. She is also a member of the American National CattleWomen, Inc. Sadler Cattle Company has supported the South Devon Junior Association at numerous shows over the years, and the 2022 South Devon Junior National Show held in Ellsworth, Wis., was dedicated to them in appreciation of their support – an award they were humbled and honored to receive.

In 2013, Kyle Stranberg was the recipient of the South Devon MYBEP heifer donated by Sadler Cattle Company. They are excited to donate another heifer this year to a deserving youth to get started in the cattle industry, and congratulate all of the MYBEP recipients and wish them success with their heifers.           

Rockin H Simmentals is owned and operated by Matt and Holly Hoffman along with their 3 sons, Taten, Maxten and Eli Hoffman, of Canby Minn. Their operation consists of a 200 head registered cow/calf and feedlot operation in Southwest Minnesota, near South Dakota and Buffalo Ridge. They hold an annual production sale on the third Saturday of March each year and sell bulls, heifers, breds and pairs.

Their family has been in the Simmental business since the mid-1970s along with running about 1,500 acres of tillable ground with corn, soybeans and hay, with their parents Chuck and Lorie Hoffman. During the summer months the family stays busy showing cattle across the state, including at Simmental Junior Nationals, and putting up hay every chance they get.

When the Hoffmans were approached to be a part of the MYBEP program, they were honored to join a youth program that keeps the kids involved in cattle operations. They are excited to mentor and build a relationship with a MYBEP recipient to instill their knowledge of the cattle operations in our youths future.

Their operation prides itself on our cow herd and on the years of dedication and countless days/hours spent on working and building the herd to where it is. Most importantly they pride themselves on the people that have helped them along the way. They have built, and hope to continue to build, strong, passionate relationships with customers new and old, and they look forward to October at the Expo, where they will be displaying cattle. Be sure to look them up in the barns- they love to talk cattle! 

Mueller Farms was started in 2000 with a few Simmental heifers. With Jim and Stacie newly married and living in town, the cattle were housed at Jim’s parent’s farm. In 2007 they purchased their own farm, which is located one mile from Jim’s parent’s farm, and in 2008 they purchased the foundation of their registered seed stock operation. They now have 40 registered Simmental and SimAngus cows in their herd. Jim and Stacie have purchased genetics from elite Simmental breeders to base their cow herd on. They have utilized embryo collection and implantation to progress their genetics, and their goal is to produce cattle that will compete in the show ring, perform in the pasture, and excel in the feedlot to maximize profitability. Mueller Farms consigns cattle at the Royal Classic Sale, Minnesota Beef Expo, Minnesota State Simmental Sale, and through private treaty off the farm. 

Jim, along with his dad, crop farm corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. His parents and a younger brother also own a commercial cow herd. Jim works full time for Sibley County Highway Department in addition to custom field work, baling and bale wrapping. Stacie is in her 22^nd year as a RN for Ridgeview Medical Center in the Surgical Services Department. She is an active 4-H adult leader in Sibley County. Stacie’s parents also own a small commercial cow herd and raise show quality club lambs.

Raising their sons, Jordan and Joey, in the livestock environment is something they are very proud of. Showing cattle at numerous junior and open shows taught many life lessons for the whole family and made many fun memories. Highlights include, winning Grand Champion Simmental Heifer at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, the Minnesota State Fair, and the Minnesota Beef Expo. Jordan will be a sophomore at Minnesota State University in Mankato this fall, majoring in Urban Planning, with minors in political science and geography. Joey is entering his senior year at Sibley East High School where he is excelling in the Clay Target Program and enjoying every minute of it. The Muellers are excited to help a young cattle enthusiast get a start at building their own herd. Investing in the future is money and time well spent!

Scott Bayerl Family Farm (SBFF) started 20 years ago with a small herd of commercial and Shorthorn-influenced cattle. Scott’s girls showed 4-H and open jackpots over the years, including Scott’s oldest daughter Randi showing in 4-H, Jackpot shows and many years at the Minnesota Beef Expo, Minnesota State Shorthorn show and at the Shorthorn Junior Nationals when it was here in Minnesota. Scott’s youngest daughter Mackenzie showed in 4-H along with the 2021 Minnesota State Shorthorn Show.  

In 2014 Carrie joined Scott, where they fell in love with the Shorthorns. Scott and Carrie decided to focus on improving their herd with genetics from elite breeders in the Midwest. Today their herd is a mix of Shorthorn and Shorthorn Plus Cattle for all levels of showman focusing on style, functionality and disposition. Scott and Carrie sell their calves privately off the farm, where calves are halter broke and ready to hit the show ring when you get them home, along with their experiences to help you along the way. Visitors are always welcome and they enjoy talking about the cattle.   

Steve, Keely, Jackson and Hannah Neil of Neil Farms are proud to donate the Hereford heifer to the MYBEP program this year! Steve’s journey into the Hereford cattle began in 1975 when his parents gifted him a Hereford heifer and steer for his first 4-H project. The cow herd today consists of 100 bred cows.  The Neil’s utilize performance testing, artificial insemination, embryo transfer and DNA testing to improve their genetics. We merchandise our cattle at an annual fall female sale, Go-Pher the Purple sale, Minnesota Beef Expo and the Sioux Empire Livestock Show.

The Neil children, Jackson and Hannah, were raised in the livestock industry and were involved in Dakota County 4-H, Randolph FFA and the Minnesota and American Junior Hereford Associations. Many great life lessons were learned from showing livestock and involvement in these organizations, and they both have received their college degrees and have full time jobs away from home. Jackson lives in Brandon, S.D., and works for Performance Livestock Analytics, and Hannah lives in Fairmont, Minn., and is the Martin County 4-H program coordinator. The Neils are happy to give back to the industry that has given us so much, and they wish the best of luck to all the applicants.

Eklund Stock Farm, owned and operated by Chris, Joy, and Charlie Eklund, was founded in 2004 and raises registered Charolais, Red Angus and commercial cattle. They raise about 20 cow/calf pairs a year comprised of some of the top Charolais bloodlines in the country. Chris and Charlie have created a herd utilizing multiple national champion Charolais bulls. 

During Charlie’s years of showing, he made annual appearances at Charolais Junior Nationals and other national breed shows, even winning his class at the 2013 Junior Nationals. While the Eklund’s are no longer in the show ring, they have continued to support their local 4-H’ers and any other youth who are interested in the cattle industry. 

Eklund Stock Farm is proud to be apart of MYBEP and the Minnesota Beef Expo, and they are proud to continue to encourage the next generation of Charolais breeders. 

Scharpe Angus was started in 1987 when Jim and Myrna Scharpe purchased two Angus heifers for their sons, Matthew and Daniel, from Jim and Pete Hassing of Hassing Angus Farms as 4-H projects. The herd would grow to 20 head and were shown in many local, state and national shows by their children Matt, Dan, Jennifer, Becky, Katelyn and Peter. Matt along with his wife, Gwen, and two sons, Caleb and Jacob, became partners in the operation continuing to raise Angus cattle focusing on production, growth and efficiency. Scharpe Angus has included Red Angus and Gelbvieh Balancer cattle into the program. 

Jim and Myrna had been active in the Minnesota Angus Association and Auxiliary. Jim was on the board of directors and served as executive secretary. Myrna and Jim served as advisors to the Minnesota Junir Angus Association. They were also involved in the Sibley County 4-H program serving as adult leaders. Matt and Gwen are active with the Sibley County 4-H program as adult leaders and the beef project. 

Scharpe Angus is proud to donate the Angus heifer to the MYBEP program. The heifer comes from their oldest and most productive cow family. The original heifer was purchased in 1989 from Hassing Angus and has been the backbone of their operation. The Scharpes are excited to donate this heifer to a deserving youth to start their Angus herd and look forward to helping them in any way they can.