Milo Yield
While the Olympic Games are exciting, to me they do lack something compelling to keep my interest up. That “lack” is this: the games have nuthin’ to do with agriculture.
That’s why I wish rotating nations would host the Aggie Olympic Games (AOG) every four years. The farmers and ranchers who grow the globe’s food and fiber deserve to showcase their extensive skills on the world stage.
Why, I’ve even got some suggestions about competitions the AOG could feature.
How about the “Zerk Race?” It would have individuals and teams compete to see who could grease a tractor/loader, a combine, and a cotton picker the fastest.
Or, how about the “Pit Race?” In this race competitors would see who could haul and empty a manure lagoon and evenly spread the contents the fastest.
I’d include a “Headgate Catch” event. Cowboys would measure their reflex time when they attempt to catch a speeding calf that hits the squeeze chute at warp speed. A total miss would mean disqualification.
No AOG would be complete without a sheep shearing contest, also a horseshoeing competition.
And for the veterinarians we could have a cow pregnancy testing event — winner based upon accuracy, volume and speed.
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