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NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Taylor Conley
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
My favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board is the interaction with the youth. Growing up in the NJSA, I was influenced a lot by junior board members. It is my goal to provide that same influence on the youth of organization. I hope to be a mentor to younger members the way past junior board members were to me.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
In 2018, I will live in three states within the year. I am spending my spring semester at Oklahoma State University on National Student Exchange, I will live in Pennsylvania (at home) over the summer, and I will be back at Iowa State University in the fall.
What is your favorite stock show memory?
My favorite memory is winning the sweepstakes at the National Junior Summer Spectacular.
How do you hope [ … ]
NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Adrian Austin
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
For me, the National Junior Swine Association is not just about who can win a hog show. Ultimately, the banners may fade and we might forget who won a certain show, but the examples we set and how we behaved as leaders will remain. I have a desire to be that type of positive example for young NJSA members, just as past board members were for me. There comes a point in everyone’s life where they discover what their passion is, or what they are meant to do, and watching the younger members discover their purpose in the show ring is truly the rewarding part of serving on the junior board. To me, these young people are a constant reminder that competitive livestock events are meant to serve as an outlet for youth to [ … ]
2018 National Youth Leadership Conference Speakers
Brenda Dismore
Brenda Dismore is an experienced meat scientist with 25 years of experience working for some of the most recognized meat companies in the United States. She is currently the Associated Director of Product Development for Tyson Foods. Brenda earned her bachelor’s degree in animal science, with a meat science concentration from the University of Illinois, in 1993. She then earned her master’s degree from Colorado State University in animal science, with a meat science concentration, in 1995. During her career, Brenda has developed over 50 new products from concept to commercialization. She is responsible for saving more than $20 million for her companies. Among her accomplishments, Brenda launched a full line of frozen protein breakfast products under the Jimmy Dean Delights banner, as well as the Ball Park Fully Cooked Beef Patties and Jerky. Brenda is involved in numerous activities that support and promote [ … ]
Ready, Set, Judge
By: Haley Stark
There is no feeling that compares to the moment you turn around and face a class of four. You scrutinize each up and down and evaluate the good and the bad. You pace back and forth and frantically scribble down on that steno page. You decide on your placing, develop your reasoning and prepare yourself to defend your placings in the reasons room. It comes down to all the preparation and hard work you’ve invested. Whether you bust a class or come off the floor clean, this is the world of livestock evaluation.
For many hog enthusiasts like myself, the World Pork Expo is one of the most exciting events of the summer. Between walking tacos, endless pork meals, quality hogs and numerous youth member activities, there’s something for everyone at World Pork Expo, including a livestock judging contest. If you’re new to the world of livestock [ … ]
NJSA Southeast Regional
Perry, Ga. | January 24-28, 2018
Judge: Brock Herren, Okla.
Champion Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion Hampshire
Exhibitor: Creighton Hirschfeld, Neb. | Breeder: Baade Genetics, Neb.
RDW6 NOTHIN’ BUT NET x GMW2 SPEECHLESS 14-6
Reserve Champion Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion Duroc
Exhibitor: Alex Logue, Ind. | Breeder: Guyer & Olson, Ill.
NBRP5 HE’S THE ONE 15-6 x OAB3 MS WALDO 17-9
NJSA Southeast Regional
Perry, Ga. | January 24-28, 2018
Judge: Brock Herren, Okla.
Champion Yorkshire Barrow & Class 6 Winner
Exhibitor: Nathan Swenson, Ill. | Breeder: Showtime Sires, Ill.
SS6 HIGH COUNTRY 233-2 x SS5 HIGH COUNTRY 41-4
Reserve Champion Yorkshire Barrow & Class 3 Winner
Exhibitor: Zander Ivey, Ohio | Breeder: Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio
WGW6 TAKE ACTION 102-2 x SLI2 BACK IN THE SADDLE
Class 1 Winner
Exhibitor: Kameron Landeen, Ga. | Breeder: Bryson Stickler, Ill.
RIY5 BACKTRACK 59-2 x SS5 HIGH COUNTRY 41-4
Class 2 Winner
Exhibitor: Brianna Ulmer, Ill. | Breeder: Jared Frueh, Ill.
BMTM6 GROUND CONTROL x SS2 SOS 21-2
Class 4 Winner
Exhibitor: Morgan Rustemeyer, Ill. | Breeder: DJ & Amara Sanders, Ind.
RIY5 CAPITAL GAIN 72-1 x MRSF3 DISCOVERY 33-6
Class 5 Winner
Exhibitor: Eli Mundy, Tenn. | Breeder: Hilty Showpigs, Pa.
RWG6 GA MONEY 112-1 x RIY4 GAIN CONTROL 87-5
NJSA Southeast Regional
Perry, Ga. | January 24-28, 2018
Judge: Brock Herren, Okla.
Champion Landrace Barrow & Class 2 Winner
Exhibitor: Caley Mayo, N.C. | Breeder: Alexis Hernandez, Calif.
PCHS6 Mayhem 21-3 x WTX4 Got ‘Em 14-6
Reserve Champion Landrace Barrow & Class 1 Winner
Exhibitor: Shalinn Popejoy, Ind. | Breeder: Chad Mauck, Ind.
PCHS6 MAYHEM 21-3 x WCMP3 SHARK TANK 2-2
NJSA Southeast Regional
Perry, Ga. | January 24-28, 2018
Judge: Brock Herren, Okla.
Champion Hampshire Barrow & Class 2 Winner
Exhibitor: Creighton Hirschfeld, Neb. | Breeder: Baade Genetics, Neb.
RDW6 NOTHIN’ BUT NET x GMW2 SPEECHLESS 14-6
Reserve Champion Hampshire Barrow & Class 4 Winner
Exhibitor: Destiny Trefz, Ohio | Breeder: Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio
JJG4 RAISE ‘EM UP 27-1 x BOLN3 POINT MAKER 72-7
Class 1 Winner
Exhibitor: Sadie Popejoy, Ind. | Breeder: Kilmer Swine Farm, Ind.
JKK5 BENCHMARK 23-10 x AAHH3 TROUBLE MAKER
Class 3 Winner
Exhibitor: Keaton Woods, Ind. | Breeder: Kent Brattain & Family, Ind.
DHS6 BARN TALK 15-3 x HH0 HOME BOY 100-3
NJSA Southeast Regional
Perry, Ga. | January 24-28, 2018
Judge: Brock Herren, Okla.
Champion Duroc Barrow & Class 6 Winner
Exhibitor: Alex Logue, Ind. | Breeder: Guyer & Olson, Ill.
NBRP5 HE’S THE ONE 15-6 x OAB3 MS WALDO 17-9
Reserve Champion Duroc Barrow & Class 5 Winner
Exhibitor: Byron Bradbury, Ind. | Breeder: Tres Amigos Showpigs, Ind.
TRES6 FIRST CLASS 12-2 x DTF5 OFF LABEL 55-11
Class 1 Winner
Exhibitor: Garrett Griner, Ga. | Breeder: Riggs-Thurston Showpigs, Ind,
TRES6 FIRST CLASS 12-2 x RTSP3 TABLE TALK 30-9
Class 2 Winner
Exhibitor: Kayla Toenyes, Ill. | Breeder: Beyers Farms, Ill.
KTB6 WATCH N LEARN 6-3 x BEYE4 SHIFTIN’ GEARS
Class 3 Winner
Exhibitor: Hannah Swenson, Ohio | Breeder: Elijah Keplinger, Ohio
SDF5 STRUCTURE 54-6 x NWEI5 BULL DUST 36-3
Class 4 Winner
Exhibitor: Taylor Barber, Ga. | Breeder: Bryson Stickler, Ill.
IZF6 CHEAP MONEY 2-5 x NBD4 RED ROCK 24-5
NJSA Southeast Regional
Perry, Ga. | January 24-28, 2018
Judge: Brock Herren, Okla.
Champion Crossbred Barrow & Class 3 Winner
Carson Page, Ga.
Reserve Champion Crossbred Barrow & Class 5 Winner
Nathan Swenson, Ill.
Class 1 Winner
Gabe Barnett, Ind.
Class 2 Winner
Savannah Page, Ga.
Class 4 Winner
Mackenzie Dore, Ohio
Class 6 Winner
Taylor Schuerman, Ind.
Class 7 Winner
Lincoln Hart, Tenn.
Class 8 Winner
Harley Lumley, Ind.