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The 2014 NJSA Regional Leadership Conference was the largest regional conference we have had yet! On December 6, it was held in Manhattan, Kansas at Kansas State University. NJSA youth ages 12-18 and adults with these members were welcomed by the KSU Staff, the NJSA Junior Board, and the NSR Staff. The Kansas State FFA Officers attended the conference starting the morning with an icebreaker and a little fun. The youth proceeded to learn about Biosecurity from Dr. Joel DeRouchey (KSU) and the Reproduction Tract & A.I. from Hyatt Frobose (KSU PhD student). The parents broke off into another room talking with Dr. Dave Nichols (KSU) about Preparing Kids for College.
Right before lunch, everyone listened to a talk by Kevin Sheehan, Vice President Pork Livestock Procurement, Cargill Inc. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” was the question Mr. Sheehan had for the youth. Some understood showing [ … ]
The spirit of Christmas seems to rush through your veins once December rolls around. Right after finals the college students return home with their families. Everyone seems to be singing joyful music, watching Christmas movies, and of course prepping for the upcoming holiday. Stringing Christmas lights and decorating the tree becomes one of the most important things to do on our never ending checklist. During this holiday the Christmas spirit will strike each and every person at some point before Christmas Day. Everyone always has some pep in their step, more than usual. People also don’t forget about the less fortunate as they donate gifts and food for the holiday. This selfless, joyful attitude that is associated with Christmas is what I love most about the holiday season. Even though I do enjoy snow sculpted livestock and selfies with pigs in Santa hats, the spirit that fills the air is [ … ]
The NJSA kicked off September with a new online contest program. We will post a new contest every two months for our members to participate in. The September/October contest was an essay contest where entries were asked to write a short essay from a list of topics. The results are in and you can find the winners below. Be sure to check our website, www.nationalswine.com, for the November/December meats judging contest.
Essay Contest Winners
Novice
1. Kolby Butcher, 7, of Flora, Indiana
Junior
1. Cole Olsen, 12, Pocomoke, Maryland
2. Rianna Chaney, 10, Elwood, Nebraska
Congratulations to all of our participants!
Ahhhh, fall! There is nothing I love more about this season than the changing the leaves, the cooling temperature, and hanging out around the bon fire with my friends. Except for one thing: carving pumpkins! This is one age old tradition I will never become too old for so it may come as no surprise that I have been planning what my Jack-O-Lantern will look like this year for weeks. This year, I am going to carve my puppy’s name in my pumpkin! I just got a new corgi puppy this summer named Trigger and absolutely love him to pieces so it only makes sense that I carve my first pumpkin of the season in his honor. I like to put thinks that are important to me in the faces of my Jack-O-Lanterns so I am always reminded of them when I look at the glowing light! I may even [ … ]
The 2014 NJSA Eastern Regional was held October 9-11 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, New York. The show took place in the brand new Agriculture Discoveries Center on the Erie County Fairgrounds. This year’s show hosted 100 exhibitors from 11 states. Their 170 gilts and 44 barrows were evaluated by Jeremy Jones of Warren, Indiana.
Taking home Grand Champion Gilt and Champion Yorkshire Gilt honors was Hannah Zundel of Pennsylvania.
Reserve Champion Gilt and Champion Hampshire honors went to Maddie Fugate of Illinois.
The Grand Champion Barrow and Champion Duroc Barrow honors went to Mackenzie Hodupp of Indiana.
Reserve Champion Barrow and Champion Hampshire Barrow honors went to Maddie Fugate of Illinois.
Exhibitors also participated in included a Skill-a-thon contest, pumpkin painting contest, pizza party, popcorn and movie, exhibitor breakfast, inspirational service by Ray Perryman, an awards presentation and silent auction.
Hogs may arrive beginning at 10am Thursday and must be in place by 11am Friday.
If you are able to volunteer to help with the NJSA Merchandise Booth, please call Ellen Olson at 765-463-3594.
Exhibitor Checklist
1 Copy of pedigree(s) along with the original(s)
1 Copy of health paper along with the original
1 Copy of PQA PLUS Certification Card
Shavings
Pen Divider(s)
Silent Auction Donation Item
Fairgrounds Information
Erie County Fairgrounds
716-649-3900
5600 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY 14075
2014 Overall Gilt Results
Louisville, Kentucky • July 1-5
Judges: Steve Rodibaugh, Indiana, & Mike McCoy, Ohio
Champion Overall Gilt & Champion Yorkshire
Kaila Taylor, Uniondale, Ind.
HACO2 TCG UNTOUCHABLE x SRF2 DOC 100K 7-1
Reserve Champion Overall Gilt & Champion Duroc
Austin Rodenbeck, Churubusco, Ind.
TYAG2 OFF LABEL 1-1 x ADJN0 LIFE BLOOD 6-9
3rd Overall Gilt & Reserve Champion Duroc
Jaxon Parmley, Greencastle, Ind.
SDF3 LIGHT ‘EM UP 3-2 x ACGF2 FLASH DRIVE 12-4
4th Overall Gilt & Reserve Champion Yorkshire
Cole Wilcox, Bedford, Ind.
TMF1 PRIVATE DRIVE 10 x JRS0 MACK DOWN 100-3
5th Overall Gilt & Champion Hampshire
Auburn Harvey, Straughn, Ind.
AAHH3 TROUBLE MAKER 2 x TSOB0 GUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
2014 NJSS Yorkshire Gilts
Louisville, Kentucky • July 1-5
Judge: Mike McCoy, Ohio
Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt Overall, Champion Division 3, Class 10 Winner
Kailia Taylor, Uniondale, Ind.
HACO2 TCG UNTOUCHABLE x SRF2 DOC 100K 7-1
Reserve Grand Champion Yorkshire Gilt Overall, Reserve Champion Division 3, Class 9 Winner
Cole Wilcox, Bedford, Ind.
TMF1 PRIVATE DRIVE 10 x JRS0 MACK DOWN 100-3
3rd Overall Yorkshire Gilt, Champion Division 4, Class 16 Winner
Ashley Bowerman, Lafayette, Ind.
TBRO2 FIFTY SHADES 10 x TMF1 PRIVATE DRIVE 10
4th Overall Yorkshire Gilt, 3rd Division 3, 2nd Class 9
Eric Putnak, Eighty Four, Pa.
TMF2 POWER DRIVE 84-2 x WGW9 THE GRIZZ 38-8
5th Overall Yorkshire Gilt, Reserve Champion Division 4, Class 13 Winner
Gavin Sinclair, Cloverdale, Ind.
7DL2 RANCH HAND 111-2 x LFC0 TOO HUSKY 53-3
Champion Division 1, [ … ]
2014 NJSS Hampshire Gilts
Louisville, Kentucky • July 1-5
Judge: Steve Rodibaugh, Indiana
Grand Champion Hampshire Gilt Overall, Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned, Champion Division 2 & Class 8 Winner
Auburn Harvey, Straughn, Ind.
AAHH3 TROUBLE MAKER 2 x TSOB0 GUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt Overall, Reserve Division 2, 2nd Class 8
McKenzie O’Neal, Wilkinson, Ind.
SH3 MEET YOUR MAKER 1 x TSOB0 GRUS CAPITAL INVESTMENT
3rd Overall Hampshire Gilt, Champion Division 1 & Class 4 Winner
Vade Dishman, Straughn, Ind.
JGR3 Reach 1-10 X EBM0 BLACK BEAR 2-3
4th Overall Hampshire Gilt, 3rd Division 2, Class 5 Winner
Cale Dyson, Wabash, Ind.
JDB2 TCG PREDECESSOR 1 x HH0 HOME BOY 100-3
5th Overall Hampshire Gilt, Reserve Division 1, 2nd Class 4
Ashtyn Leas, Warren, Ind.
TBPT1 MONEY MANAGER 55 x MVLS0 ABOVE ALL 9-5
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2014 NJSS Duroc Gilts
Louisville, Kentucky • July 1-5
Judge: Steve Rodibaugh, Indiana
Grand Champion Duroc Gilt, Champion Division 3, Class 11 Winner
Austin Rodenbeck, Churubusco, Ind.
TYAG2 OFF LABEL 1-1 x ADJN0 LIFE BLOOD 6-9
Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt Overall, Champion Division 2, Class 8 Winner
Jaxon Parmley, Greenecastle, Ind.
SDF3 LIGHT ‘EM UP 3-2 x ACGF2 FLASH DRIVE 12-4
3rd Overall Duroc Gilt, Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned, Reserve Champion Division 3, 2nd Class 11
Nolan Hoge, Good Hope, Ill.
NWEI3 ICONIC 13-5 x RYNK2 PSSS KNIGHT CLUB
4th Overall Duroc Gilt, Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-Owned, Reserve Champion Division 2, Class 6 Winner
Cade Fecke, Bonfield, Ill.
TYAG2 OFF LABEL 1-1 x JAKI8 PSSS CAN’T TOUCH THIS
5th Overall Duroc Gilt, 3rd Division 3, 3rd Class 11
Castin Rash, Kewanee, Ill.
TYAG2 OFF LABEL 1-1 x BEYE0 INTERITY 19-3
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