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Meet the 2022 NSR Interns

By Cassie Godwin | Published May 17, 2022

Meet the 2022 NSR Interns

Brittney Barnett, Marketing & Communications Intern

Regan Fringer, Events & Education Intern

Jada Johnson, Field Staff Intern

Where are you from?

BB: Thatcher, Arizona but I also spent summers and a lot of time in Pie Town, New Mexico growing up!

RF: Madera, California

JJ: I am from a small town with a population of 1,100 people called Warren, Indiana.

What are you looking forward to the most about your internship?

BB: I’m most looking forward to getting more involved in the swine industry, making connections and being able to increase my marketing skills in an industry I’m passionate about!

RF: I am looking forward to furthering the relationships with the people I already know, as well as meeting new people from all over the country; especially the NJSA Junior Board and all the members! I am not only excited for these connections, but also looking forward to enhancing my skill set under [ … ]

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In It to End It

By Cassie Godwin | Published April 18, 2022

Written by Cassie Godwin

“I may not be able to control it, but I can make it better and that’s what I’m going to do.”

Bret Vickrey can tell you the exact moment and exactly what he was doing when he got the phone call informing him that his then 13-month-old daughter, Dalaney, had been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). “I was pulling into the farm to feed sows and had to pull off to the side to process what I had just been told.”

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation® website states that cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breath over time. More than 30,000 children and adults in the United States have CF, and 70,000 worldwide. In people with CF, mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene cause the CFTR protein to become dysfunctional, ultimately causing the mucus [ … ]

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Growth in Goals: The Story of Trogdon Show Pigs

By Cassie Godwin | Published April 8, 2022

Written by DeShea Wallace

Goal setting is not a new idea to those junior members involved in the NJSA. For some, their goal is to win showmanship, while others have their sights set on winning a national show. However, several make it their goal to one day own and operate their very own showpig operation. This was the goal cousins, Jared and Erik Trogdon, had in junior high.

Originally, Trogdon Show Pigs was founded to raise showpigs for the cousins to compete at a county fair level. Since then, they have found success at shows such as OYE and the Illinois State Fair. They now have their sights set on a Grand Champion Barrow banner at a national event.

“We started raising pigs for ourselves for 4-H. With us both being involved in sports growing up, it wasn’t to travel the countryside showing pigs,” Jared recalls. “But nevertheless, it was something we did [ … ]

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The Show Ring is for Everyone

By Cassie Godwin | Published February 10, 2022

Written by Cassie Godwin

Livestock helps kids thrive. Young people hone work ethic, responsibility, relationships, communication, critical thinking and countless other skills while feeding pigs and cleaning pens. For special-needs youth, the benefits found in livestock projects are tenfold. What happens when caring for show animals brings you peace, but the show ring overwhelms your anxiety and emotions? The Seedstock EDGE Media team spoke with volunteers in two different programs whose goal is to ensure the show ring is for everyone.

Home. The word itself brings to mind a specific place and often evokes a sense of calm and peace. For youth with special needs, livestock and animals often bring that sense of home. However, livestock projects are meant to be exhibited. When a child lives with a disability, stepping into the show ring can trigger a sensory overload, feelings of entrapment and overwhelming information. The Indiana State Fair Special [ … ]

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Hilty Hospitality

By DeShea Wallace | Published February 8, 2022

Written by DeShea Wallace

The barn is full to the brim with excited prospective pig buyers. Some faces in the crowd have been around since the first pig sale 14 years ago, while there are other countless new faces anxiously hoping to buy some of the most talked about genetics. Old or new, everyone has one thing in common, they are valued customers to Will Hilty and his family. Whether they have their sights set on winning their county fair or competing at The Exposition, Will is going to help each customer work toward achieving their goals.

Will Hilty, Hilty Showpigs, has some of the most successful genetics in the swine business. Today, people from all over are buying barrows in hopes of winning a show, but Will had a humble beginning.

Will, his wife, Callie and their two girls Kinley (3) and Kenna (8 months) live on the [ … ]

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Meet the Staff :: Bailey Craft

By Cassie Godwin | Published February 2, 2022

Meet the Staff

Bailey Craft, Events & Education Manager

What is your favorite aspect of your role with the NSR?

Well, I haven’t really gotten my feet wet yet – but something that I believe will be my favorite aspect is being able to meet new people and create a lot of great relationships through the industry. Our folks in the industry often time becomes family, and that is truly irreplaceable.

What is one thing that makes you excited about your job?

I am super excited to have the chance to work with our youth and see everyone grow and develop professionally overtime. One of the greatest things about working with our youth/interns etc. is seeing how they grow personally and professionally. Knowing one day, these kids will be our peers and run this industry is amazing, and something we should continue to elevate.

What was your involvement in the swine industry before your time [ … ]

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Meet the Staff :: Shelby Garcia

By Cassie Godwin | Published February 1, 2022

Meet the Staff

Shelby Garcia, Duroc Secretary

What is your favorite aspect of your role with the NSR?

I’m not sure yet, but so far, I have enjoyed getting to meet everyone and learn about the pedigree process!

What is one thing that makes you excited about your job?

I’m excited to learn the role and meet all the members!

What was your involvement in the swine industry before your time with the NSR?

I showed swine in 4-H for 10 years. I also used to attend shows and sales with my grandma, Robin.

Please list your spouse and children (fur children included).

Henry (6-month-old Golden Retriever)

Where did you go to college and what was your major?

Purdue University – Animal Sciences

What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?

I enjoy playing golf, tennis, horse-back riding, baking/cooking, and spending time with my dog, Henry.

Where is your favorite place to visit or where is your dream vacation?

My dream vacation [ … ]

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Meet the Staff :: Jessica Jordan

By Cassie Godwin | Published January 31, 2022

Meet the Staff

Jessica Jordan, Hampshire & Landrace Secretary

What is your favorite aspect of your role with the NSR?

My favorite aspect of the role is being able to truly pursue my passion. This role allows me to meet a variety of breeders and really learn the pedigree for each animal.

What is one thing that makes you excited about your job?

Something that makes me excited about being the Hampshire & Landrace Secretary is the opportunities I will have to travel to shows and being able to meet the families and exhibitors!

What was your involvement in the swine industry before your time with the NSR?

I got involved with 4-H when I was 15 years old and that’s when it all started. I chose to do swine because my dad grew up showing hogs. My favorite hog that we had was a Hampshire gilt but I also raised Spots and Chesters. [ … ]

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2021 NJSS Landrace Gilt Show

By Cassie Godwin | Published July 7, 2021

NJSS Landrace Gilt Show Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10

Judge: Aaron Cobb, Ark.

Champion Overall Landrace Gilt & Class 4 Winner Nalaney Guyer, Ill. | Breeder: Kent Brattain & Family, Ind. TIMINGS RIGHT x ORGANIZED CHAOS

Res. Champion Overall Landrace Gilt & Class 3 WinnerWillow Beck, Ind.| Breeder: Lily, Willow and Briggs Beck and Kayla Baker, Ind. PAY TO PLAY x PARAMEDIC

Third Overall Landrace Gilt & Class 2 Winner Jenna Klosterman, Ind. | Breeder: Clint Thayer, Ind. CHANGE OF PACE x BAD CAT

Fourth Overall Landrace Gilt & Class 5 Winner Braxen Devlin, Fla. | Breeder: Kent Brattain & Family, Ind. TIMINGS RIGHT x CLOCKS TICKING

Fifth Overall Landrace Gilt & 2nd Class 2 Keaton McCoy, Ohio | Breeder: Maya McCoy, Ohio. ON TRACK x SERIOUSLY

Class 1 Landrace Gilt WinnerChristian Galloway, Ohio | Breeder: Cameron Vaughan, OhioLIFE AINT FAIR x CLOCKS TICKING

Champion Bred & Owned Landrace GiltWillow Beck, Ind.PAY TO PLAY x PARAMEDIC

Res. Champion [ … ]

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2021 The Exposition Junior Show Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow Show

By Cassie Godwin | Published June 15, 2021

The Exposition Junior Show

Indianapolis, Ind. • June 13-19

Judges: Miles Toenyes, Ill.

Champion Overall Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow & Class 2 WinnerJakob Fosmore, Mich. | Breeder: Albright Swine FarmsWOOLLY LEGS x SOCK EM

Res. Champion Overall Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow & Class 1 WinnerMadeline Soileau, La.MARVEL x SECRET SOCIETY

3rd Overall Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow & 2nd Class 1 Kelten Olson, Ill. | Breeder: Wintex FarmsBBBY9 DEAL WITH IT 9-7 x WTX8 HOLD MY BEER

4th Overall Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow & 2nd Class 2Carleigh Turnage, La. | Breeder: Newcastle GeneticsDOMINATOR 111-7 x BAD TO THE BONE

5th Overall Purebred Influenced Crossbred Barrow & 3rd Class 1Kade Backman, Cali. | Breeder: Small Town GeneticsCHOOSE WISELY x NEWS FLASH 65-3

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