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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 [ … ]
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 [ … ]
This year, Walton Webcasting and the National Swine Registry (NSR) are teaming up to bring you live show coverage if you are unable to attend World Pork Expo (WPX).
Visit the webcast here.
Not only will you be able to watch live from your laptop, desktop or smartphone, but also a few hours after the show, you will be able to go back and replay the show.
There will be links posted on the NSR and Walton Webcasting websites as WPX gets closer to access show coverage directly.
This opportunity would not be possible without our sponsors. Thank you to:
Exiss/Sooner Trailers
Robin Ridge Farms, Indiana
Top Cut Genetics, Indiana
thepigplanet.com
Moyer Genetic Edge, Ohio
Crossroads Genetics, Indiana
Triple “B” Genetics, Oklahoma
GESDATE
sconlinesales.com
Natural Solutions
MoorMan’s Show Tec/ADM
Real McCoy Genetics, Ohio
Walton Webcasting will also be covering NSR Summer Type Conference and the National Junior Summer Spectacular shows in Louisville, Kentucky. There will another opportunity to serve as a sponsor of the webcast for these [ … ]
With the spring semester completed, the 2015 summer interns began their first week with the National Swine Registry (NSR) and National Junior Swine Association (NJSA) May 18. The NSR and NJSA would like to welcome to the office and in the field – Charlie Huelsenbeck, Jessica Harsh and Matt Romoser. We sat down with them to learn more about their background and what they are looking forward to the most this summer. We hope you enjoy getting to know our interns a little more!
Charlie Hulsenbeck – NJSA
Q: Where are you from?
A: Churubusco, Indiana – a town north of Fort Wayne.
Q: Where do you attend school, and what class are you in?
A: I am currently a senior at Purdue University.
Q: What is your major?
A: My major is agricultural education.
Q: What activities are you involved in at college?
A: I was a member of the 2014 Purdue University livestock judging team, am involved in the Block & Bridle Club as well [ … ]
The NJSA has teamed up with Bling Me to offer a new NJSA shirt. The cost is $50 per shirt, and NJSA get 20% of the profits. If you are interested in purchasing one, please see the link below. If you have any other questions please contact Ellen Knauth at Ellen@nationalswine.com.
Bling Me order form 2015
Planning on exhibiting at the 2015 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 15, 2015, just a few weeks away! Enter today, you are allowed to make substitutions of any kind at the show!
Contests: Team Purebred Quiz, Judging Contest, Showmanship, Sweepstakes Contest
Additional Events: Inspirational Service with Ray Perryman, Stock Show U Clinic, Awards Ceremony
Limit per Exhibitor: Two entries, per sex, per breed. You must show one purebred barrow for every one crossbred barrow and one purebred gilt for every one crossbred gilt.
Farrowing Deadline: November 1, 2014
Entry Deadline: April 15, 2015
Ownership Deadline: April 24, 2015
Barrow Weights: 215-290 lbs. with 15 lb. weigh-back
Crossbred Gilts Weights: 375 lbs. or less with 15 lb. weigh-back
Judges:
Junior NJSA Purebred Gilt Judge: Andy Rash, IL
Junior NJSA Purebred Barrow & Crossbred Barrow Judge: Ryan Sites, OK
Junior Team [ … ]