I hope all of my readers had a wonderful Labor Day. I had a great time at the New York State Fair over the weekend with my father. You can find several of the pictures that I took during the open beef show on my Twitter page (@CariRincker). I always gain a newfound passion for the food industry every time …
Will Be Attending the New York State Fair
I will be at the New York State Fair (“NYSF”) in Syracuse from August 29-30 and September 1-2. State Fair time is my favorite time of year. I am a big believer in 4-H and believe that hard work teaches kids how to become good people. I attribute most of my success in life to the fact that I have …
Inducted Into Lake Land College’s Distinguished Alumni Society
As I noted in this previous post, I was inducted into Lake Land College‘s Distinguished Alumni Society this past spring. I received my Associate of Science in Agriculture Science there before transferring to Texas A & M University. I was the first inductee into the Distinguished Alumni Society from the Class of 2000 or later. You can read the press …
Will be Attending the New York State Fair
I am looking forward to attending the New York State Fair again this year. I will be up in Syracuse on Tuesday, August 31st to watch the State Supreme Champion Beef Female Show. I will then be judging the steer show the following day. If you are up in Syracuse on those days please come by and say hello. …
Back from Judging the New York Summer Beef Preview Show
I had a great weekend judging the New York Beef Producers’ Association‘s (“NYBPA”) summer preview show in Lockport, New York. There were around 66 kids participating with 112 head of cattle for me to sort last Saturday. Not only was I impressed with the quality of cattle and young people, but it was great to see so many wonderful families supporting NYBPA’s junior program. …
Will Be a Panelist at the Sigma Alpha/Alpha Gamma Rho Leadership Seminar
I have been asked to be a panelist to speak on agriculture law and policy issues at the Sigma Alpha/Alpha Gamma Rho Leadership Seminar in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 20th from 1:15 to 2:45 pm at the Holiday Inn – Historic District Hotel located at 400 Arch Street. I’m really excited about this event for a few reasons. First of …
Thank a Farmer Week: I am Thankful For My Father
Leading up to Thanksgiving, it’s “Thank a Farmer” Week and I am highlighting agriculture producers that have made a special impact on my life. I am sure that it is no surprise that I am thankful for my father, Curt Rincker. He is the Agriculture Division Chairman at Lake Land College (“LLC”) in Mattoon, Illinois during the day and then …
Where Were You on 9-11?
Eight years ago on this day I was in Des Moines, Iowa eating breakfast at the National Barrow Show. I was on the livestock judging team at Texas A & M University and we had finished a competitive collegiate pig judging contest the previous day. I remember a woman working in the kitchen coming out and telling us that a …
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