E308 The Night Shift Revolution: How Chandler Barber, a Beekeeper from North Carolina, Became the Tanbark Trails’ Most Dedicated Guardian

In this exciting interview, we sit down with Chandler Barber, the first-ever Night Man of the Year at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Canada. This groundbreaking 25-year-old from Statesville, North Carolina, has revolutionized the often-invisible role of night shift cattle care at elite dairy shows, transforming it from basic animal maintenance into sophisticated performance optimization.

Guest Bio

Chandler Barber - First-ever Night Man of the Year, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair 2024

• Location: Statesville, North Carolina
• Background: Non-farm origins, started with beekeeping at age 13
• Current Role: Full-time night shift specialist working 15-25 shows and sales annually
• Notable Achievement: Lifetime contract with Kingsway Farms for Royal Agricultural Winter Fair