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This year came and gone like the speed of light for me, and probably countless others. What do you want to change or do differently in 2015? Everyone that I know has some sort of resolution that they want to accomplish in the upcoming year. Some of the top ten New Year’s Resolutions that I found were that people want to lose weight, volunteer more, or save money. Just maybe I will cut back on the Little Debbie snacks to try to relive my high school basketball form. I could also start saving my money by breaking my McDonald’s Sweet Tea kick, but I have a different resolution that I want to pursue this New Year. Next year, I want to do something for myself that will affect my future. I want to become a better academic student. I have always been honest, and if you would just look at [ … ]
The 2014 NJSA Regional Leadership Conference was the largest regional conference we have had yet! On December 6, it was held in Manhattan, Kansas at Kansas State University. NJSA youth ages 12-18 and adults with these members were welcomed by the KSU Staff, the NJSA Junior Board, and the NSR Staff. The Kansas State FFA Officers attended the conference starting the morning with an icebreaker and a little fun. The youth proceeded to learn about Biosecurity from Dr. Joel DeRouchey (KSU) and the Reproduction Tract & A.I. from Hyatt Frobose (KSU PhD student). The parents broke off into another room talking with Dr. Dave Nichols (KSU) about Preparing Kids for College.
Right before lunch, everyone listened to a talk by Kevin Sheehan, Vice President Pork Livestock Procurement, Cargill Inc. “What do you want to be when you grow up?” was the question Mr. Sheehan had for the youth. Some understood showing [ … ]
The NJSA kicked off September with a new online contest program. We will post a new contest every two months for our members to participate in. The September/October contest was an essay contest where entries were asked to write a short essay from a list of topics. The results are in and you can find the winners below. Be sure to check our website, www.nationalswine.com, for the November/December meats judging contest.
Essay Contest Winners
Novice
1. Kolby Butcher, 7, of Flora, Indiana
Junior
1. Cole Olsen, 12, Pocomoke, Maryland
2. Rianna Chaney, 10, Elwood, Nebraska
Congratulations to all of our participants!
Ahhhh, fall! There is nothing I love more about this season than the changing the leaves, the cooling temperature, and hanging out around the bon fire with my friends. Except for one thing: carving pumpkins! This is one age old tradition I will never become too old for so it may come as no surprise that I have been planning what my Jack-O-Lantern will look like this year for weeks. This year, I am going to carve my puppy’s name in my pumpkin! I just got a new corgi puppy this summer named Trigger and absolutely love him to pieces so it only makes sense that I carve my first pumpkin of the season in his honor. I like to put thinks that are important to me in the faces of my Jack-O-Lanterns so I am always reminded of them when I look at the glowing light! I may even [ … ]
The 2014 NJSA Eastern Regional was held October 9-11 at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, New York. The show took place in the brand new Agriculture Discoveries Center on the Erie County Fairgrounds. This year’s show hosted 100 exhibitors from 11 states. Their 170 gilts and 44 barrows were evaluated by Jeremy Jones of Warren, Indiana.
Taking home Grand Champion Gilt and Champion Yorkshire Gilt honors was Hannah Zundel of Pennsylvania.
Reserve Champion Gilt and Champion Hampshire honors went to Maddie Fugate of Illinois.
The Grand Champion Barrow and Champion Duroc Barrow honors went to Mackenzie Hodupp of Indiana.
Reserve Champion Barrow and Champion Hampshire Barrow honors went to Maddie Fugate of Illinois.
Exhibitors also participated in included a Skill-a-thon contest, pumpkin painting contest, pizza party, popcorn and movie, exhibitor breakfast, inspirational service by Ray Perryman, an awards presentation and silent auction.
Hogs may arrive beginning at 10am Thursday and must be in place by 11am Friday.
If you are able to volunteer to help with the NJSA Merchandise Booth, please call Ellen Olson at 765-463-3594.
Exhibitor Checklist
1 Copy of pedigree(s) along with the original(s)
1 Copy of health paper along with the original
1 Copy of PQA PLUS Certification Card
Shavings
Pen Divider(s)
Silent Auction Donation Item
Fairgrounds Information
Erie County Fairgrounds
716-649-3900
5600 McKinley Parkway
Hamburg, NY 14075
WPX Junior National
Des Moines, Iowa • June 4-9
Judge: Willie Kirkpatrick, Okla.
Champion Duroc Barrow, Champion Div. II & Class 5 Winner
Carter Hoge, Good Hope, Ill.
OGL1 PSSS HONEY BADGER x MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6
Reserve Champion Duroc Barrow, Res. Div. II & Class 4 Winner
Lane Rinderer, Highland, Ill.
OGL1 PSSS HONEY BADGER x MMDS0 TRIPLE ROCK 2-6
3rd Overall Duroc Barrow, Champion Div. I & Class 1 Winner
Morgan Cox, Hope, Ind.
STN1 CARL 51-2 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY
4th Overall Duroc Barrow, 3rd Div. II & 2nd Class 5
Tyla Voight, Tipp City, Ohio
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6 x ID0 GUSTO 33-1
5th Overall Duroc Barrow, Res. Div. I & Class 3 Winner
Ory Forehand, Elgin, Okla.
WTX2 XR RED JACKET 78 x JJG0 HOMETOWN 16-9
3rd Div. I & 2nd Class 1
Dylan McCafferty, Sherman, Ill.
MM1 CROWN ROYAL 10-6 x OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY
4th Div. I & 3rd Class 1
Sam Smoot, Eaton, [ … ]
The 2013 World Pork Expo (WPX) is officially under way in Des Moines, Iowa. A record-breaking 2,527 entries poured into the Iowa State Fairgrounds for the 25th anniversary of the WPX. The National Swine Registry staff is eager to start the week off with the World Pork Expo Junior National show, tomorrow.
Below are some candids from around the barn as exhibitors prepare for the upcoming week by unloading and registering their entries.
Registration began at 1 p.m.
Expo enthusiasts of all ages gather for the event.
unloading the trailer is an occurring event on Tuesday.
After exhibitors get settled in they head to the wash rack.
At Expo, feed and water comes first for the pigs.
Teamwork is shown throughout the barn.
Multi-tasking becomes an art during unloading.
If you are unable to attend the 2013, 25th Annual World Pork Expo, the NSR Marketing and Communications crew will be providing live coverage of this week’s show. Be sure to [ … ]
It’s that time of year to start gearing up for the 2013 World Pork Expo (WPX) held June 5-7 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. WPX is an industry innovating event that attracts around 20,000 pork producers and allied industry professionals.
This year marks the 25th anniversary for the show. WPX has been a place to discover advancements in technology, swine health, environment, and producer effectiveness from specialists and companies in the industry. It also allows swine exhibitors to compete in different events such as, showmanship, judging contests, and of course showing and selling their pigs.
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This year, exhibitors, sponsors and spectators can stay up-to-date with the 2013 World Pork Expo application featured on many smartphones. Craig Boelling, director of industry resource development for the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) is part of the team that developed the app. The app is sponsored by the National Pork Producers Council and [ … ]
The Pork Checkoff awarded scholarships to college students throughout the U.S. with an interest in the swine industry. Of the 22 students recognized for their scholastic merit, leadership activities, industry involvement and plans for a future career in the industry, seven were members of the National Junior Swine Association (NJSA). NJSA Junior Board President and past National Swine Registry Fieldstaff Intern Corey Carpenter of Red Bluff, Calif., was the top candidate, and will receive a $5,000 scholarship. Corey will start working toward a master’s in swine nutrition at Oklahoma State University this summer.Other NJSA recipients receiving $2,000 scholarships include:
NJSA Junior Board member David Ammann of Highland, Ill. David is studying swine nutrition at the University of Illinois.
Past NJSA Intern Cassie Holloway of Darlington, Md. Cassie is studying swine nutrition at Texas A&M University
Denise Beam of Elverson, Pa. Denise is studying ag business at the Pennsylvania State University.
Vance Brown of [ … ]