02/08/06 Young Farmer and Rancher, Philps

The Philps cattle ranch is home to Dave and Cindy Philps, their two kids and 250 cows and calves that Dave tends to in partnership with his father. DAVE "Angus, Shorthorn, Hereford, cross cattle. We're under a lot of pressure. Everybody wants us out, the environmentalists. It's a rough time; we've got a lot of issues right now, every night it could be different issues. You know it's the ranching experience. I grew up on a ranch. It was great. I want my kids to have the same opportunity. We could be off someplace with higher paying jobs right now but we kind of choose to stay here." Dave and Cindy enjoy their time at YFR events and meetings where they can talk to people who share common interests. DAVE "Its fun you know. It helps you out for future stuff. I like it, it makes you almost feel normal and they have the same problems, same issues you've got. Just starting new families and see them every two or three times a year its just a real treat to see these people and see what they're doing. It kind of motivates you for the rest of the year." Young Farmers and Ranchers Dave and Cindy Philps, District Two Chairman this year. Voice of Idaho Agriculture Bill Scott