We caught up with Ms. Jordann Doty, exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Wether Dam at the 2023 Missouri State Fair. Learn a little more about Jordann below!
Age: 10
Grade: 5th
How do you stay focused on reaching your goal?
My family helps me stay focused. We work together as a team
Do you show any other species besides sheep? If so, what other species?
Yes, I showed a goat this year.
What’s your favorite show? and why?
The Missouri State Fair is my favorite, because I get to be with a lot of family and friends.
What do you do to celebrate after a big win?
For the State Fair win we had a big shrimp and crawfish boil. It very good food and a lot of fun to celebrate with family as well as friends.
What has showing livestock taught you?
It has taught me responsibility. I have learned the joys of success as well as the lows of not reaching my goals.
What’s your biggest dream?
A big dream of mine is to become a Vet, so I can help animals. A livestock dream of mine is to someday win the Missouri State Fair Market Show.
What’s your lambs name? and what made him/her so special?
My sheep’s name is Fiona. She was born on my farm and I knew she was pretty special since she was born.
Who do you look up to?
I really look up to my mom, because she is very hard working and cares for everyone.
