SEGMENT: LIVESTOCK, RODEO, & REFLECTIONS
Mike Latting>LPL Interviews A-M>LPL Interviews A-M, Segment 17
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- Names, Places, & Date
- CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
- Attended private, Catholic school. He went to St. Benedict grade school and St. Marist high school. He didn't set out to be a teacher, but he's a people person and wants to help people. His education opened doors that otherwise wouldn't be open.
- REFLECTIONS
- Talks about growing up in Robbins, IL with his family. His favorite memory is just growing up with a great big family. He also talks about meeting and marrying his wife. He began teaching after college, but continued rodeoing.
- RODEO
- Talks about the changes in rodeo. There are bigger crowds, higher rewards. He doesn't think the young boys are as tough as they used to be. Expectations were higher older cowboys, but there is a higher risk now. Technology has helped rodeo and promoting. It's the best thing since sliced bread.
- FUTURE OF FARMING
- Though technically not a farmer, the cost of fuel and animal feed is affecting him. He expects as the greatest country in the world it's going to get better. He expects rodeo prices to continue to go high.
- LIVESTOCK
- Horses
