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When Andy was an 11-year-old boy, he and his 8-year-old brother decided they were old enough to buy some calves to raise. This meant feeding, watering and daily maintenance – freezing temperatures or blazing sun, all of it was still going to be their responsibility. Their dad talked to them about not only the physical commitment and tasks they were taking on, but also the financial obligations – two fairly big words for two little boys to understand.

After that serious man-to-man talk with Dad, they still wanted to try. So he took them to Grandad’s farm and helped them select a few calves for...