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2018 NSR Interns
Payton Dahmer, Missouri
Growing up Payton was very involved in his 4-H club and FFA chapter, specifically the livestock judging team, while showing both pigs and sheep at the state and national level. He has also enjoyed being a member of the NJSA over the years and meeting new people at NJSA events. Payton is a 2017 graduate of Butler Community College where I received an associate’s degree in agriculture and was on a very competitive livestock judging team. Currently, he is a junior at Kansas State University majoring in animal science and industry with a business option. At K-State, Payton is a member of the livestock judging team and involved with K-State’s Block and Bridle and the Swine Interest Group. Upon completing his undergraduate studies, Payton plans to get a master’s degree in swine nutrition and ultimately obtain a career in the swine industry.
Payton is most excited to [ … ]
NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Katherine Ramage
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
My favorite aspect of the Junior Board is that I get to travel the country with others who share my passion for showing pigs. I also love getting to help and interact with the youth who are just excited to be at the show.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about myself is that I started playing volleyball when I was 5 years old.
What is your favorite stock show memory?
My favorite stock show memories include having the to opportunity to serve on the NJSA Junior Board, meeting the people I have and winning champion gilt and barrow at my county fair.
How do you hope to impact the agriculture industry?
I hope I can impact the agriculture industry by helping shine a positive light on the industry and talk with those who are not [ … ]
NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Morgan Mench
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
My favorite aspect of having the honor to serve on the Junior Board is building relationships and making a network of people within the swine industry. During my interview I remember answering the question Craig Spray asked, “Why do you want to be on the Junior Board?” I explained that I enjoy hearing everyone’s stories throughout their journey of growth within this industry and how so much has changed over the years. I wanted to help NJSA members continue their development and succeed. It is an honor to help our youth move in a positive direction.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I always struggle with this question. I always say I have a younger sister who is my best friend and she doesn’t realize that I look up to her as much as she [ … ]
NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Caleb Grohmann
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
Being a role model for the largest youth livestock organization in the United States. I truly enjoy being able to have a positive impact on the kids’ lives, with the ultimate hope I can inspire them to strive to be the best they can be in each step of their lives.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
One of my goals is to develop a company that becomes one of the leading innovators within the commercial goat industry.
What is your favorite stock show memory?
The family experiences. Nothing brought the Grohmann family together more than travelling to hog shows!
How do you hope to impact the agriculture industry?
One of my main goals is to encourage positive progress within the swine industry that promotes the sustainability of pork production for all future generations to come. Moreover, I would [ … ]
NJSA Junior Board Feature :: Hannah Frobose
What is your favorite aspect of being on the Junior Board?
For me, the opportunity to work closely and collaborate with some of the greatest young minds in the pork industry is one of the greatest privileges that comes with being on the NJSA Junior Board of Directors. I’ve made amazing, lifelong friendships during my time on the board and I am constantly impressed by how motivated and driven our group is about the swine industry. We have established tremendous goals for this association and because we are equally compelled to give back to our members, we have come so much closer to accomplishing our objectives.
What is a fun fact about yourself?
I have two different shaped thumbs and webbed toes.
What is your favorite stock show memory?
I’ve made so many incredible memories in and out of the show ring, but my favorite has to be this [ … ]
Planning on exhibiting at the 2016 World Pork Expo Junior National? We have combined a list of FAQ and answers for you to look over. Remember, the entry deadline is April 14, 2016, just a few weeks away! Enter today, you are allowed to make substitutions of any kind at the show!
Dates: June 6-11, 2016
Release Time: All WPX Junior National Hogs are released at 2 pm on Friday June 10, but exhibitors are encouraged to stay through Saturday June 11 for the World Pork Expo Breeding Hog Sale
Exhibitor Requirements: All exhibitors must be a member of either NJSA or Team Purebred. Exhibitors must be 21 years of age of younger as of January 1, 2016. No parents, friends, or family members are allowed in the make-up ring or show ring with an exhibitor. All exhibitors must be able to be in the make-up ring and show ring by themselves or are not [ … ]
Hi everyone! Thomas here. In Georgia right now it is “cold”. A bone chilling 37 degrees with 15 mph winds, so we are freezing down here. I know, I know, 37 degrees really isn’t that cold but give me a break…I’m from Georgia! Hope you folks up North are staying warm because I’m sure it is colder up there. As I think about the North, I can only think about one exciting event coming up that allows me to travel to Kentucky, and it’s the annual National Youth Leadership Conference.
The National Youth Leadership Conference has become my favorite NJSA event and I am excited to travel to Lexington for this year’s conference. My first NYLC was in 2013 in Ames, Iowa and I still value the memories and friendships I made over that weekend. The one memory that sticks out the most is Brian Arnold or “Arnie”, attempting to put [ … ]
The Maschhoffs Internship Experience by Morgan Cox
The week before college classes started again, five students had the opportunity to spend a few days with The Maschhoffs in Carlyle, IL. Danika, Lexi, Jackson, Caleb, and I each won The Maschhoffs scholarship through the NJSA at the Summer Spectacular which came with a required four day internship at the headquarters. Our schedules worked out to meet over winter break and I am so happy it did!
I had the opportunity to study abroad in Dublin, Ireland this past semester which involved very little animal contact. This experience the week before classes started at Purdue made me very excited to keep learning this semester about the swine industry in all different aspects! For example, I thought I disliked genetics because of my classroom experiences but I’ve decided when you connect it with real life applications, genetics is actually pretty interesting!
At The Maschhoffs, we learned [ … ]
Last week at the NJSA Junior Board retreat members of our Junior Board of Directors were able to reflect on some great people and memories in their life. Read the responses of Morgan Cox and Lexi Marek below!
Question: Who is your biggest role model?
A (Morgan Cox): My biggest role model is someone I spent my entire childhood with. She has been both my babysitter and my partner in crime. She may be 10 years older than I am, but we are like sisters born only a few minutes apart. I call Rikki Hege my sister and I look up to her in just about every aspect.
Rikki is a wonderful wife, a beautiful mother of 2, and the only awesome hairdresser I will ever let touch my hair. She is always showing me the woman I want to become in my spiritual journey, family life, and work life. I admire how [ … ]
Louisville is one of our favorite towns to visit! Typically if we are in the area, it has to do with some sort of livestock show, but there are a lot of other awesome activities to do in Louisville as well. Check them out!
1. Louisville Mega Cavern
We think this 17 mile, man-made cavern underneath Louisville is a pretty awesome way to experience the city! Whether you want to go zip-lining, rope climbing or take a tour to learn more about history, geology, mining, recycling and green building technology this is your place to explore.
Photo courtesy of http://www.louisvillemegacavern.com/attractions/1/mega-zips.
2. Churchill Downs
While the Kentucky Derby may be over, there are still a lot of fun things to do at the race track. You could visit the museum, go on a Saturday night for events open to the public, take a tour and more!
Photo courtesy of http://www.churchilldowns.com/news/archives/churchill-downs-pick-6-creates-an-instant-millionaire-super-hi-5-carryover-at-866712.
3. Kentucky Derby Museum
While you [ … ]