Cattle, Corn, and Courage: The Story of Dr. John Matsushima
About This Book
Cattle, Corn, and Courage tells the true story of Dr. John Matsushima, who learned about cattle as a boy over 103 years ago and turned his curiosity and interest into several of the most important inventions that are still used in cattle feeding today. Written by Rachel Gabel and illustrated by Liz Banman Munsterteiger, the book brings this pioneering agricultural scientist’s story to life for young readers.
The book has been adopted by the Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom program and is used to connect students with the agriculture industry. It is also available in a Spanish language version, and bulk orders of 20 copies or more are available at a reduced price for educational use.
Based on years of research, the book celebrates Dr. Matsushima’s contributions to the cattle industry and serves as an inspiring example of how curiosity and hard work can lead to transformative innovations.
