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husband, Klint, and their children, Bree and Austin. "It was
completely flawless."
The fifth-generation cattle ranching family's farmyard
was the tour's only stop in the state of Montana.
"They had the whole thing catered from top to bottom,"
said Lori, whose family was joined by about 50 friends,
family members, and community partners for the
celebration.
As the partygoers watched Troy work, they enjoyed the
Angus-centered feast, which was catered by Andy's Supper
Club's Shaina Hofeldt.
"It was the best dang burger patty ever," Burnt Image
photographer Eric Visocan said. "Angus burger and the
fixings – and when I say fixings, we are talking pineapple,
tomatoes, lettuce – no ketchup or mustard was needed!"
"It was absolutely fabulous," Lori agreed. "The food
itself was out of this world, but the presentation was
absolutely gorgeous!"
Troy's barn paintings, each of which takes two to three
days to complete, began at the Baldwin Angus Ranch
in Ocala, Florida on January 15. The party circuit will
conclude in October, near Certified Angus Beef brand's
headquarters in Wooster, Ohio.
Much like the ranches selected for the "Brand the Barn"
tour, it takes something special to meet Certified Angus
Beef brand qualifications. The meat must pass ten strict
quality standards – a feat only three out of 10 Angus cattle
are able to achieve.
"We are so honored to have it," Lori said of the Certified
Angus Beef brand logo that now adorns her red barn. "I
looked over to the barn after it was done and said, 'Holy
cow! This is a big deal!'"
You can follow the Brand the Barn journey on Facebook,
Instagram, Twitter, or at CertifiedAngusBeef.com.
Producing top-quality Angus beef
is an everyday goal at Shipwheel
Cattle Company.
