Sure Champ has many loyal, successful dealers across the U.S. One of our top dealers in terms of sales is Luther Mill & Farm Supply located in Luther, OK.

In an interview with Alan Easley, Luther Mill and Farm Supply, we found out a little more about their company.

Background
Earl Stamper bought the property in 1965. It had been a cotton gin so he remodeled, added on and opened a feed mill. Earl owned and ran the mill for 15 years, before selling the mill to his son in law Danny Roy, in 1980.Danny grew the business, remodeled, and added bins to make it a more productive business. During that time Danny worked with VitaFerm Area Sales Manager Billy Van Kidney on a show ration that would include Sure Champ pellets. Danny had great success with the ration and Luther Mill and Farm Supply has stuff with the formula ever since. Danny owned and ran the mill for 28 years.

In 2008, Danny sold the mill to his youngest son Grant. Grant has continued to grow the business and has added a second feed line for mixing and bagging show feed. Luther Mill and Farm Supply has continued to grow and succeed in the show feed business with the help of VitaFerm.

What do you think sets Sure Champ apart from other supplements?
What I think sets Sure Champ apart from other supplements is the Amaferm. We have consistently seen calves get on feed faster, stay on feed during times of stress and maintain a strong appetite while on our feed that has Sure Champ pellets in the ration. I believe it greatly benefits the cow/calves general health and well being.

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This month we are excited to feature, Sure Champ customer, Karisa Pfeiffer. Karisa has worked hard for her success in both the goat and heifer showrings.

Tell us a little bit about yourself.

My name is Karisa Pfeiffer and I’ll be a senior this coming year at Mulhall-Orlando High School. I have a brother and a sister who have helped me tremendously throughout my showing career. I show Angus heifers and doe goats. I started showing heifers when I was about 4, but didn’t get into the goats until I turned 9. My family and I have developed a large operation, Pfeiffer Farms, centered around junior projects. We have four live goat sales and nine online sells every year.

2. How did you get into showing and what do you show?

Showing cattle has been in my family for generations, but when I turned 9 I wanted to do something a little different. When I was 8, my dad bought a Pygmy goat, to keep the ringworms off our heifers. I really enjoyed that goat. After a lot of begging, I talked my dad into buying me two goats. He bought me one doe and one wether, and I fell in love with the project. Since then, it has only become an even larger part of my life.

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Sure Champ is excited to be a sponsor at the the Northern Illinois Cattle Clinic, May 11-12 at the DuPage County Fair Grounds, Wheaton, IL.

Check out the information below from organizer Buddy Haas.

This year is the annual Cattle Clinic will be focusing on educating any and all juniors on the basics in being successful in the show ring. Topics that will be focused on include: Nutrition, Daily Care, Clipping, Fitting, and Showmanship.

Who: Any and all juniors and family members wanting to improve their skills to become successful and more competitive in the showring.

Costs: Currently the cost for the clinic is $50 per kid, where the money will solely be used to covered meals for Saturday and Sunday, and the rest of the money will be donated to the 4-H foundation.

Myself and a couple other of the educators that will be present have had the privilege to work with Kirk Steirwalt at some of his clinics, and all have had their own success in and out of the show ring, and are willing to teach the basics so other may become successful.

Profit Supply will be on the grounds during the clinic to sell supplies, and the Elburn Coop, Purina Feed, and Healthy Coat along with others will also be in attendance. All juniors that sign up for the clinic will also receive a gift from the sponsors at the end of the event.

Contact Buddy Haas at whaas2@illinois.edu or 630-536-9180 for further information. Dues are expected to be paid prior to the begining of the clinic which is set to start at 9 am sharp on May 11th. Payments can be mailed to Buddy haas at 2N455 Lafox rd, Elburn, Il, 60119, or paid at the clinic.

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We’ve got a big announcement at BioZyme and we’ve been anxiously waiting to share the news. On May 13 we’ll have a new arrival in the office. Kelli Fulkerson will be joining our team in a new Dealer Support Coordinator position. Check out the official press release below, and welcome Kelli to BioZyme.

Fulkerson joins BioZyme team as Dealer Support Coordinator

BioZyme Inc. maker of VitaFerm® and Sure Champ®, has named Kelli Fulkerson as its new Dealer Support Coordinator. Fulkerson will be providing customer support and assistance to the BioZyme dealer network.

“The network and connections BioZyme has with the animal agriculture industry is exciting,” says Fulkerson. “I am looking forward to helping our current dealers grow, and expanding our dealer network in to new territories.”

Fulkerson’s passion for the livestock industry derives from her pervious experiences as a National Beef Ambassador, National Collegiate Agriculture Ambassador, Michigan FFA State Officer and interim editor of Tri-State Livestock News. This May, Fulkerson will be graduating from South Dakota State University with a double major in animal science and agricultural communications with a focus in public relations.

“We are extremely excited to have Kelli in our new Dealer Support Coordinator position,” says Lisa Norton, BioZyme Director of Sales and Marketing. “We will be able to offer even more support to our dealers in terms of marketing and training with Kelli on board.”

Fulkerson grew up on a small-diversified crop and livestock operation in Southwest Michigan. She spent her summers showing livestock including sheep, hogs and cattle while assisting on her family’s farm. In her free time she enjoys competitive shooting sports and spending time with friends and family.

For more information on the VitaFerm® line of products or to find a dealer near you visit www.vitaferm.com.

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