Donated by Mulberry Lane Shorthorns, Cathy & Dennis Hoffbeck of Morgan, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Shorthorn Association
Mulberry Lane Shorthorns might sound like a more recent herd name, but Cathy Hoffbeck is actually the 3rd generation of Mulberry Lane Shorthorns. Cathy’s Grandfather Dale Tetrick started a herd of purebred shorthorns, under the Mulberry Lane Shorthorn name, over 70 years ago, with her father Robert “Bob” Tetrick taking over the herd in the 1950’s. The herd dissolved years later until Cathy & Dennis started it back up in 2015 when they married.
Mulberry Lane Shorthorns is a small purebred herd with a focus on providing show quality projects for 4-H and FFA youth and breeding stock through private treaty. Youth development has always been a focus and goal for Cathy and what better way than through a shorthorn! Skills that a youth can obtain through a beef project can benefit them for many years into adulthood.
The MYBEP program of the MN Beef Expo is a program dear to their hearts as Cathy’s twin nephews were both awarded heifers in 2018. The experience they learned from this program and the mentors they had were very influential to their beef showing careers. These cows are still a staple in their herd and produce awesome calves each year.
Mulberry Lane Shorthorns and the MN Shorthorn Association are incredibly proud to donate the 2024 Shorthorn MYBEP heifer. May this heifer jump-start a youth’s beef project, be a building point for their own herd and build a lifelong relationship.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Mulberry Lane Shorthorns
- Dennis & Cathy Hoffbeck
- Address: 28159 County Rd 11, Morgan, MN 56266
- Phone: 507-829-4580
- Email: tetrickc@gmail.com