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by Eric Snyder -- esnyder@cadizrecord.com Wednesday, October 05, 2005
Farming and ranching are generally thought of as purely utilitarian ventures, providing us with out fruits and vegetables, our steaks and our milk.
Even at the county fair, where agriculture meets the world of hobby and entertainment, prized tomatoes and goats alike are judged on practical, utilitarian measures.
There are, however, some niche areas of agriculture out there — here in Trigg County, even — that allow farmers and ranch hands to tend to something purely meant to bring entertainment to others.
Steve Herndon and Craig Banister are involved in two such endeavors, raising two very different and very specialized breeds of cattle. One focuses on the height of his bulls. The other pays special attention to his cows' horns — their width and their curve.
Both are proving that there's more out there in agriculture than meat n' potatoes, that there's more cattle than dairy and meat.
Zebus
Steve Herndon likes his cows small.
Not 'a little on the small side' — as small as possible.
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