MANHATTAN, KANSAS (RFD News) — The sixth annual Aggieville Showdown has officially wrapped for the season. RFD News caught up with event founder Christian Calliham, who says participants traveled from 11 different states to compete for titles in the livestock show.
The event also gave Kansas-area residents a chance to learn more about the cattle industry, as livestock were showcased in the Aggieville business district. Calliham says hosting the event in a downtown setting creates a different experience for those who may not have a background in agriculture.
“We had some of the top producers, cheering on their families and their competitors, but we have college students from Kansas State University here for a fun Saturday night,” he said. “We even have the future 4-H and FFA families who are coming to see how their kids can get involved in the beef industry.”
Calliham says those interactions between producers and consumers are one of the most valuable parts of the event, giving people a chance to learn more about where their food comes from.
The event also featured live interviews with the stock show’s champions, highlighting the work that goes into producing safe beef for the U.S. supply chain.
Looking ahead, Calliham says to mark your calendars for another exciting stock show, the Campustown Showdown, set for April 24 and 25 in Ames, Iowa.
