Our office will be closed for the upcoming holiday:
December 25-January 1, 2024 – Christmas
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 [ … ]
National Junior Summer Spectacular
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judges: Aaron Cobb, Ark., Steve Cobb, Ark. & Grant Norman, Ill.
Champion Overall Purebred Gilt & Champion DurocHadley Hendrickson, Ind. | Breeder: Platt Showpigs, Ind.HIBACHI x JURASSIC
Res. Champion Overall Purebred Gilt & Champion LandraceNalaney Guyer, Ill. | Breeder: Kent Brattain & Family, Ind.TIMINGS RIGHT x ORGANIZED CHAOS
3rd Overall Purebred Gilt & Champion YorkshireMicah Malcolm, Ind. | Breeder: Sam Malcolm & Family, Ind.FIGHT CLUB x PUMPED UP
4th Overall Purebred Gilt & Champion SpotAshtin Guyer, Ill. | Breeder: Lowdermilk Showpigs, Ind.SPEAK UP 58-2 x FULL THROTTLE 63-4
5th Overall Purebred Gilt & Champion ChesterNalaney Guyer, Ill. | Breeder: Bryleigh & Zane Beyers, TexasPERFECT FIT 2-1 x OVERRULED 10-5
National Junior Summer Spectacular
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judges: Aaron Cobb, Ark., Steve Cobb, Ark. & Grant Norman, Ill.
Champion Overall Bred and Owned Purebred Gilt & Ch. YorkshireWillow Beck, Ind.DYNAMITE x BIG PAW
Res. Champion Overall Bred and Owned Purebred Gilt & Res. YorkshireHadley Hendrickson, Ind.KNOCKOUT x HOLLYWOOD
National Junior Summer Spectacular
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judges: Ty Engnell, Ill. & Nick Mauck, Ind.
Champion Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion DurocRiley Wendt, Ohio | Breeder: Platt Show Pigs, Ind.RED EYE x JURASSIC
Res. Champion Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion YorkshireMaya McCoy, Ohio | Breeder: Lorenzen Farms, Ill.BIG STICK x TCG TIMES UP
3rd Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion SpotNoah Hayden, Ind. | Breeder: Ottenwalter Showpigs, Calif.TCG D.W. 15-6 x LOUD MOUTH 14-2
4th Overall Purebred Barrow & Res. Champion YorkshireBrayden Lancaster, Ky. | Breeder: Adam Beck & Family Showpigs, Ind.BIG PAW x LEAPS AND BOUNDS
5th Overall Purebred Barrow & Champion BerkshireBrayden Lancaster, Ky. | Breeder: Heimer Hampshires & Gibson Girls, Mo.MY HOUSE x OUTSIDE THE LINES
NJSS Landrace Barrow Show
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judge: Ty Engnell, Ill.
Champion Overall Landrace Barrow & Class 2 WinnerCara Greiner, Ind. | Breeder: Korb Farms Inc., OhioPLAYING BY THE RULES x HAMMER DOWN
Res. Champion Overall Landrace Barrow & 2nd Class 2 Luke Olson, Ill.| Breeder: Kolton and Knox Knauth, Ill. OVERTIME x CLOCKS TICKING
Third Overall Landrace Barrow & 3rd Class 2Mason Tice, Iowa| Breeder: Small Town Genetics, Calif.TIMINGS RIGHT x HES GOT IT
Fourth Overall Landrace Barrow & Class 1 WinnerHarper Shike, Ill.| Breeder: Kolton and Knox Knauth, Ill.OVERTIME x CLOCKS TICKING
Fifth Overall Landrace Barrow & 2nd Class 1 Colton Poepjoy, Ind.| Breeder: Colton Popejoy, Ind. KORB8 CHANGE OF PACE 7-4 x KTB8 GRUS MAKE EM BELIEVE 20-5
NJSS Chester White Barrow Show
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judge: Ty Engnell, Ill.
Champion Overall Chester White Barrow & Class 2 WinnerBrooke Beyers, Ill. | Breeder: Bryleigh & Zane Beyers, TexasPERFECT FIT 2-1 x OVERRULED 10-5
Res. Champion Overall Chester White Barrow & Class 1 WinnerHunter Logue, Ind. | Breeder: Briggs Yantis, Ill.TAKE COVER 29-3 x MADE TO ORDER 36-2
Third Overall Chester White Barrow & 2nd Class 1Maddox Thompson, Ind.| Breeder: Team Sloan, Mo.BOX OFFICE 89-2 x HILL JACK IN THE BOX 26-3
Fourth Overall Chester White Barrow & 2nd Class 2Ryan Murphy, Ill.| Breeder: Adam Gradert, Ill.BOX OFFICE 89-2 x HILL JACK IN THE BOX 26-3
Fifth Overall Chester White Barrow & 3rd Class 2Sara Smoot, Ind.| Breeder: Briggs Yantis, Ill.MADE TO ORDER 36-2 x FIRST TAKE 12-1
NJSS Tamworth Barrow Show
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judge: Ty Engnell, Ill.
Champion Overall Tamworth Barrow & Class 1 WinnerClay Smith, Ga. | Breeder: Maci Scher, Ind.MCSEXY 1-8 x GUESS WHAT 12-2
Res. Champion Overall Tamworth Barrow & 2nd Class 1 Rachel Grimes, Mo. | Breeder: Tegan Walker, Ind.ZAVIER 23-5 x PBG GUESS WHAT 12-2
Third Overall Tamworth Barrow & 3rd Class 1Jadyn Sanford, Miss.| Breeder: Maci Scher, Ind. SLING SHOT 92-4 x ZOO ANIMAL 8-7
Fourth Overall Tamworth Barrow & 4th Class 1Aaron Ernst, Mich. | Breeder: Brandon Ogle, Ill.SLING SHOT 92-4 x ZOO ANIMAL 8-7
Fifth Overall Tamworth Barrow & 5th Class 1Landon Barr, Ind.| Breeder: Corya Family, Ind. SLING SHOT 92-4 x ZOO ANIMAL 8-7
NJSS Berkshire Barrow Show
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judge: Ty Engnell, Ill.
Champion Overall Berkshire Barrow & Class 1 WinnerBrayden Lancaster, Ky. | Breeder: Heimer Hampshires & Gibson Girls, Mo.MY HOUSE x OUTSIDE THE LINES
Res. Champion Overall Berkshire Barrow & Class 2 WinnerEthan Beaman, Ind. | Breeder: Brian Beaman & Family, Ind.LET EM WATCH x MEDECINE MAN
3rd Overall Berkshire Barrow & 2nd Place Class 2Claire Bobell, Ill. | Breeder: Wintex Farms, TexasJET BLACK x JUST FOR MEN
4th Overall Berkshire Barrow & 3rd Place Class 2Nolan Hoge, Ill. | Breeder: Carter, Nolan & Nora Hoge, Ill.WILD THING x SHATTERED
5th Overall Berkshire Barrow & 2nd Place Class 1Ethan Beaman, Ind. | Breeder: Brian Beaman & Family, Ind.LET EM WATCH x DIVORCE COURT
NJSS Spotted Barrow Show
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judge: Nick Mauck, Ind.
Champion Overall Spotted Barrow & Class 1 WinnerNoah Hayden, Ind. | Breeder: Ottenwalter Showpigs, Calif. TCG D.W. 15-6 x LOUD MOUTH 14-2
Res. Champion Overall Spotted Barrow & Class 2 WinnerAshtin Guyer, Ill. | Breeder: Lowdermilk Showpigs, Ind.SPEAK UP 58-2 x TCG KEEP DREAMIN 48-10
Third Overall Spotted Barrow & 2nd Class 2 Kipton Edie, Ind. | Breeder: Jessica Corya, Ind. TCG DOUBLE DOWN 28-10 x LAMPOON 2-3
Fourth Overall Spotted Barrow & 3rd Class 2Shelby Martin, Ind. | Breeder: CKL Spots, Okla. MEANT 2B 1-3 x EL RENO 27-1
Fifth Overall Spotted Barrow & 2nd Class 1Riggin Pruet, Ind. | Breeder: Lowdermilk Showpigs, Ind.TCG KEEP DREAMIN 48-10 x LOUD MOUTH 14-2
NJSS Poland China Barrow Show
Louisville, Ky. • July 4-10
Judge: Nick Mauck, Ind.
Champion Overall Poland China Barrow & Class 1 WinnerCourtney Jackman, Ind. | Breeder: Cook Family Livestock, Ind.BLACK MAMBA 8-6 x MIDNIGHT RIDER 23-3
Res. Champion Overall Poland China Barrow & 2nd Class 1 Evelyn Harris, Ind. | Breeder: Evelyn Harris, Ind.STATIN FACTS 20-3 x BLACK MAMBA 8-6
Third Overall Poland China Barrow & 3rd Class 1 Megan Smith McCarley, Ohio | Breeder: Keegan & Kendall Brewer, Mo.WITCH HUNT 42-5 x JACKPOT 107-1
Fourth Overall Poland China Barrow & 4th Class 1 Carson Lynn, Ga. | Breeder: Look Livestock, Ill. PULLIN HAIR SVP 12-1 x JOB SECURITY 7-5
Fifth Overall Poland China Barrow & 5th Class 1 Claire Winkle, Ohio | Breeder: Kent Brattain & Family, Ind.POWER PLAY 2-3 x GRUS HIGH STANDARD 13-8
