About Us
In the fall of 2005, Catherine showed her first heifer and began what is now "Harward Sisters." The following spring the rest of the Harward girls decided to try showing as well and followed Catherine's example, showing at the NC Junior Angus State Show in Raleigh, NC and the WNC Spring Fling. It was soon evident that all five girls shared a passion for showing, a passion they continue to share today. Below is individual bios for each of the girls known as the "Harward Sisters."
First and foremost, we would not be where we are today in the cattle industry without the help of our parents, Marcus and Patty Harward. Many thanks go to both of them for their continued support of Harward Sisters and all that we do!
First and foremost, we would not be where we are today in the cattle industry without the help of our parents, Marcus and Patty Harward. Many thanks go to both of them for their continued support of Harward Sisters and all that we do!
Brooke
Brooke is the oldest "Harward Sister." She graduated from NC State University in December 2013 with a degree in Agricultural Business Management and a minor in Accounting. After graduation she returned to the family businesses. She currently works in the office at the family stockyards as well as manages Mid-Atlantic Cattle Sales. She also helps with catalogs, photography, and advertising for a group of purebred bull and heifer sales. Brooke has been very active in the NC Junior Angus Association as President, Vice-President, Reporter, and more as well as the National Junior Angus Association serving as the 2012 Miss American Angus. She currently or recently has served on the boards for the Stanly County Cattlemen's Association, the NC Angus Association, the NC Charolais Association, and the NC Angus Auxiliary. She has also been a member of the NC State Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee and participated in the NC State Agricultural Leadership Development Program.
Catherine
Catherine (or just "Cat") graduated from NC State University in December 2016 after receiving a degree in Animal Science with minors in Ag. Business Management and Ag. Leadership. She was involved in the Park Foundation Scholarship program at NCSU as well as multiple agricultural clubs. Throughout high-school Catherine was very active in school activities playing volleyball, softball, and basketball lettering a combined total of 10 times and being a captain on all three teams. She also served as the Student Body President her senior year. Catherine has served as President, Vice-President, and Reporter of the NC Junior Angus Association and was the 2014 Miss American Angus. Since graduating she has returned to work full-time at the farm. She helps manage the 700 head commercial operation, Stanly County Livestock Market, and the registered cattle sale. Catherine married Will Edwards in May 2018 and they welcomed their first son, William "Levi" Edwards IV, in February 2022. Catherine is a board member for the Stanly County Cattlemen's Association and the Stanly County Young Farmers and Ranchers chair.
LeAnn
LeAnn is a pharmacy student at Campbell University after graduating with a degree in Bio-Chemistry from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. LeAnn was her class president for four consecutive years in high-school and was active in various other clubs at her school including the National Honor Society and the Dream Team. She was a member of the GSDS Volleyball team for four years and played competitive volleyball in the winter traveling in NC and SC on the weekends. In the NC Junior Angus Association LeAnn has served as Miss North Carolina Angus, Vice-President, Secretary, and Central Director. She received her Gold Award from the National Junior Angus Association in July 2018.
Marcie & Mattie
Marcie and Mattie, our youngest twin sisters, are 20 years old and currently attending NC State University studying animal science and ag business. Even though they are the youngest, don't let that fool you! Marcie and Mattie are considered the active managers of the registered cattle including the show cattle and are in charge of feeding and preparing for the shows throughout the year. They are active in various school and community sports and organizations including volleyball and various livestock groups. When they are not playing ball they are working with their cattle. They are members of the NC Junior Angus Association, where they have held various leadership positions, and the National Junior Angus Association. They have both already participated in multiple contests at Nationals winning top awards in individual and group contests. Marcie is also a member of the Junior Red Angus Association of the Carolinas and the Junior Red Angus Association of America while Mattie is a member of the NC Junior Charolais Association and the AIJCA.
Marcie - Marcie is currently serving her first year of a two-year term on the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors.
Mattie - Mattie is currently serving on the American International Junior Charolais Association Board of Directors as the Area 8 Director.
Marcie - Marcie is currently serving her first year of a two-year term on the National Junior Angus Association Board of Directors.
Mattie - Mattie is currently serving on the American International Junior Charolais Association Board of Directors as the Area 8 Director.