Manners Matter – Because Respect Always Wins

Welcome to our Manners Matter collection—a series dedicated to building character alongside cattle. Just because we live and show in barns doesn’t mean we have to act like we were raised in one. These articles remind us that good manners never go out of style. Whether you're shaking hands with a buyer, thanking a judge, or helping a younger showman, how you carry yourself matters. Our goal is to help youth in agriculture present themselves with confidence, class, and courtesy—skills that go far beyond the show ring and into everyday life.