Salute to Beef: Show cattle a family operation for Mitchells

Sarah Mitchell shows off Winston, the grand champion steer at the 2019 Floyd County Fair. For 73 years a member or members of the Mitchell family have shown 4-H animals at the county fair — often taking home top prizes. (Press file photo)

The Mitchell family now has 22 cows that it uses to produce show calves for sale. (Submitted photo)

The Mitchell Family Show Cattle operation south of Charles City raises potentially award-winning calves for sale. (Submitted photo)

The Mitchell family produces show calves to sell to 4-H'ers throughout Iowa, as well as to other states around the country. (Submitted photo)