

We believe raising livestock is still one of the best ways to raise good kids.
Hard work, patience, resourcefulness, grit, and resiliency are sometimes best taught in a barn.
Like so many things in the modern world, we can lose sight of
why we do what we do. We replace caring for our livestock, the earth, and each other with purple banners, bigger barns and trailers, and buying our way to ‘happiness.’
At Timmons Feed, we want to be part of passing on the gift and legacy of livestock to the next generation. That’s why we are starting our youth development program Feed Success.
Feed Success.
In Livestock. In Life.
We want to hear your stories. A new skill you learned, a hard struggle you overcame, or a way you used your livestock to bless others. We encourage our 4-H age customers to submit a paragraph or two, along with a few photos. Maybe you learned to trim hooves for the first time, built a new fence with your grandpa, or gave eggs to someone in need. We want to hear how raising livestock has
grown you for the good! Applications will be reviewed by a panel of respected customers who are generously donating their time.
Students will be selected from 2 age group categories (grades 3-6, 7-12) to be awarded some awesome Timmons Feed gear AND $100 to use in the store!!
(Parents- we want this to be a kid project, not a parent project!!! Let them use their own ideas, words, and thoughts, we like it better that way anyways! 😊)
Also, stay tuned for more details on our Feed Success night during the Boone County Fair!
Feed Success 2026 Entry Form
Previous Winners
List of Services
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Emmett, Grade 4 - 2025
"It is important to care for animals and give them the best life possible. I brushed my pig and spent time with him most days. He was like a pet dog."
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Hank, Grade 5 - 2025
"I moved to my grandpa's farm in 3rd grade and joined 4-H. I didn't know anyone who would be at my new school... I met other kids and families in 4-H that became my friends. They helped me spray my pig and get him looking good to go into the arena. I learned so much and I got 2nd place. I love 4-H because showing pigs helped me go to my new school with confidence."
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Bryar, Grade 8 - 2025
"You're not going to have a good day in the barn every day, but that's not an excuse to not try to improve... shifting my mind set from "I have to" to "I get to " really changed my outlook."
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Zachary, Grade 7 -2024
"This year I have learned how to mentor younger kids. I think it is very important for younger kids to be around and raise livestock, this is because I think it teaches them a work ethic and responsibility. I have realized that I am not only teaching them. They are teaching me important skills, like to be patient, to be understanding and a new point of view on certain things."
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Mackenzie, Grade 6 -2024
"As time went on, he became more friendly towards me but I was still scared of him mainly because of his horns & his size. Despite the fact that I was scared of him, I started to work with him more.... After all of my hard work with him, I ended up winning Hendricks County 4-H Junior Meat Goat Showmanship & he placed 5th in his heavyweight class."

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