These juniors represented Texas at the 2023 LEAD (Leaders Engaged in Angus Development) Conference, Aug. 3-6 in Modesto, California. Pictured front row from left are Emily Gowan, Temple; KayLee Langford, Breckenridge; Daisy Plaschke, Hallsville; and Carlie Parsons, Victoria; middle row, Brantley Humpert, Windthorst; Taylor Martin, Dalhart; Presley Sliger, Hamilton; and Payton Alexander, Nemo; back row, Pecos Worrell, Harper; Colter Pohlman, Hereford; and Brenlen Humpert, Windthorst. A total of 132 juniors from 28 states and Canada attended the conference, “Kickin’ it in Cali,” where they enhance leadership and interpersonal skills while learning more about the beef industry. — Photo by Peyton Schmitt, American Angus Association