Chris Herpin honored as Cattleman of Year
Chris Herpin has been named Cattleman of the Year for the 71st Louisiana Cattle Festival.
The Cattle Festival will be held Oct. 10-13 in Abbeville.
Growing up, Herpin had always been interested in the cattle industry. Working cattle with family and friends has always been a passion of his. After high school, Herpin joined the army.
“After being away in the army for several years,” Herpin said, “I came home and eventually started the Chris Herpin Trucking Company, which I owned for about 15 years.”