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"Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little things well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves." -Dale Carnegie
-Mark Johnson
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Company: A&M Ranch
Location: Sandwich, IL
Years in the Field: 30
Education: BS Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, Joliet Junior College
Website: www.AandMRanch.com
Contact: aandmranch@aol.com
Specialization: purebred Southdown sheep
Choice of Feed: HSC show lamb starter, HSC Grand Lamb Mixer, champion drive topdress
Hobbies: - Mark is the Agricultural Specialist for Kline Creek Farm, an 1890’s Living History Farm, located in Winfield, IL. There they farm with draft horses, and maintain a small quality flock of sheep as well a few Shorthorn and Angus cows, all of which are used in the educational programs.
- As consultants and custom fitters Mark and Amy have worked with most breeds of sheep including Columbias, Suffolks, Hampshires, Dorsets, Montadales, and Natural Coloreds, club lambs and North Country Cheviots. All of which have competed successfully on the local and national level.
Favorite Sports/Team: Loves all things OSU (Oklahoma State or Ohio State), loves the Red Sox, loves the Cubs and Bears.
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“It’s all about the brand.” I get reminded of that sometimes in what seems to be the most unlikely places. One of my vices is college sports. More specifically, “all things OSU, Oklahoma State or Ohio State.”
The first weekend in October I went to the “Shoe” in Columbus with Kyle. My family makes this pilgrimage to the banks of the Olentangy several times each fall. We always arrive early. We always park at the Animal Science building. We tailgate with George and Al. We go to the Skull Session and sit with Williams girls. It is an awesome experience I wish you all could share. However, this trip gave us something new.
The day was cold, overcast and rainy. I put on my scarlet and gray wash suit. The wash suit I use when I wash sheep and cattle. Kyle wasn’t quite as prepared for the “fowl” weather. Naturally, I was prepared with an extra jacket in my truck. I let Kyle borrow my black Honor Show Chow all weather coat. Soon an interesting couple pulled into the parking spot next to us in the parking lot at the Animal Science building. The guy driving had BIG scarlet and gray hair, scarlet and gray face paint, and a big red OSU jersey with name “Buckeyeman” on the chest. There we were, face to face with a Buckeye legend, “The Buckeyeman.” Naturally, I wanted to get our picture for our Facebook page. He and his wife were very gracious, and obliged.
The Buckeyeman then commented, “That Honor Show Chow is really good feed.” I was kind of like, excuse me. He says again, “That Honor Show Chow works really well. I judge a lot of poultry shows and that Honor Show Chow feed is the best. It is amazing how many of the winners are feeding it.” Buckeyeman then points to the HSC logo on Kyle’s coat. Here we are on Saturday morning in Columbus, Ohio, tailgating at the Shoe, talking Honor Show Chow feeds with guy with scarlet and gray face paint and BIG scarlet and gray hair. That is what I call brand recognition.
The Buckeyeman is a retired Ag educator from Urbana, OH named Larry Lokal. Larry is a popular poultry judge having judged 28 shows so far in 2011. He also enjoys helping kids, including his grandkids, learn more about raising and showing chickens. Kyle and I sure enjoyed the opportunity to visit with Larry and his wife.
Kyle was very impressed that the HSC logo carried so much weight. I said, “No big deal, it happens all the time. It’s an HonorShowChow thing.”
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