06/03/2026
🌟 Meet the Team: Charlie 🌟
We're excited to welcome Charlie Bruggeman back for another summer with Purple Ribbon Beef and Recknor Cattle!
Charlie recently graduated from West Hancock High School and will be heading to Iowa State University this fall. This past year, she earned her Iowa FFA Degree, recognizing her hard work and leadership.
While Charlie didn't grow up on a cattle farm, agriculture has become an important part of her life. She started with a bucket calf when she was younger and recently began showing her first heifer, developing a passion for the industry through FFA and hands-on experiences.
This summer, you'll find Charlie helping in the Farm Store, at Farmers Markets, with online projects, in the show barn, and alongside Rylan at many activities and events.
One of our favorite parts of summer is helping young people gain experience in agriculture and small business. We're grateful to have Charlie back on the team and excited for another great summer.
If you see Charlie around the farm, at the store, or at market, be sure to say hello! 👋
