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    Set Goals in January, Not Resolutions

    December 29, 2015 /

    The definition of resolution: a firm decision to do or not to do something. “My New Year’s Resolution is going great.”- said everyone ever…on January 2nd. However, by the third week of January, everyone seemingly forgets how dedicated they were earlier in the year. Every decision made had previously revolved around that initial resolution. It’s great to start strong, but what ever happened to finishing up that resolution? Despite Webster’s definition, resolutions just don’t seem to have that concrete sense about them. They are easily overlooked and forgotten by the first few weeks of a new year. To make a change, everyone has to take that first step, but they have…

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    Set goals, but learn this secret.

    December 8, 2015 /

    I graduated from a small, rural high school. Among the many perks of a small school is often having the same teacher for multiple courses. I had the privilege of learning from Mr. Leuthold for two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of pre-calculus, and even though the content changed from year to year, his approach to class was the always the same. Each day we would spend a significant amount of time reviewing the homework problems assigned the previous day, going over the steps we used to arrive at an answer. He wasn’t interested in just the answer that was at the end of the…

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    Welcome to Live. Stock. Life!

    December 2, 2015 /

    To be honest, this whole blogging thing is new to us here at Weaver Leather Livestock, but we’re ready to hit the ground running with fun and useful information for all the ways you live the livestock life! If you’re looking for show hacks, tips from the pros, judges’ perspectives, leadership skills, life lessons, and much more, then you’ve come to the right place. Before we get to it, however, we thought it’d be a good idea to share with you a little bit about us and what we believe in. There are lots of things that make us tick, but if we had to nail it down to just…

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We love having a whiteboard in the barn that you can use to track weights and diets. This allows everyone to know exactly what each animal is eating as well as the animal's weight. This can help you know if you will need to hold your animal or if you will need get some more weight on your animal as you get closer to the show.  For more tips and tricks on utilizing a whiteboard in your barn be sure to watch for tomorrow's email.
Focus on what you can do and be amazing at it. Focus on what you can do and be amazing at it.
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Here's another #FFAWEEK throwback. ProStaffer Jon Here's another #FFAWEEK throwback. ProStaffer Jon Gevelinger also wore the blue jacket back in the day. Here he is pictured with his FFA advisor.⁠
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We are kicking off National FFA week with a throwb We are kicking off National FFA week with a throwback to one of our Favorite Prostaffers in his blue jacket! How many of you have worn the blue jacket?⁠
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•The Wide Range Fluffer•⁠ •Great for daily •The Wide Range Fluffer•⁠
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The ProAir Blower is generator compatible, lightwe The ProAir Blower is generator compatible, lightweight, and easily transportable. Taking up much less space than a traditional double blower system but giving you just as much power.
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Be sure that when using the Roto Fluffer Brush and Be sure that when using the Roto Fluffer Brush and Roto Brush that you are always working the hair in an upward motion. This trains the hair to stand up for a fuller leg.
The rope halter is a livestock staple. We offer th The rope halter is a livestock staple. We offer than in a wide variety of color combinations to suit every taste. They are comfortable, durable, and easily adjustable.
A Great Combo! The LED light hanger in this comple A Great Combo! The LED light hanger in this complete kit easily attaches to front of fan cage when you need to light up a stall, giving you visibility when fitting without a chute. Chute lights sold separately.
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