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NJSA National Junior Summer Spectacular
Louisville, Ky. • July 1-6
Judge: Shandy Bertolino, Ill.
Champion Junior Showman
Stormi Swaim, Ind.
Res. Champion Junior Showman
Hadley Hendrickson, Ind.
Third Junior Showman
Ella Bobell, Ill.
Fourth Junior Showman
Olivia Shike, Ill.
Fifth Junior Showman
Audra Hart, Tenn.
Sixth Junior Showman
Claire Bobell, Ill.
Seventh Junior Showman
Jayla Batt, Ind.
Eighth Junior Showman
Macy Jacobson, Iowa
Ninth Junior Showman
Alaina Webster, Pa.
Tenth Junior Showman
Adrianna Webster, Pa.
From the Mic :: 2019 NJSS
Photo Credit: National Western Stock Show Media Team
Duroc and Landrace Barrow Judge :: Brian Arnold, Ind.
What is your favorite show to attend?
As far as shows I’ve attended, I have probably enjoyed the NJSA Eastern Regional in Hamburg, New York the most. It’s low key, a great time of year, the fairgrounds are world class and the host staff is second to none.
What do you and your family do for fun?
We enjoy spending time together working outside and visiting our families when we get a chance. We live close to Purdue, so we make it to several sporting events throughout the year.
What is your background and current involvement in the swine industry?
I grew up on a grain and swine farm in northeast Indiana and our family raised a few showpigs. I competed on college judging teams at Blackhawk East (BHE) and Purdue. Upon graduation, I [ … ]
From the Mic :: 2019 NJSS
Hampshire and Yorkshire Gilt Judge :: Jason Lackey, Texas
What is your favorite show to attend?
Houston Livestock Show.
What do you and your family do for fun?
Our business consumes a lot of our time. We find enjoyment in taking our kids to smaller jackpot shows where we can hang out as a family. I enjoy the spring after our major stock shows are over. The boys really enjoy baseball and I like getting to watch them compete.
What is your background and current involvement in the swine industry?
I showed as a kid but I’m not a second or third generation hog farmer. It was and has always been a passion of mine. Currently, we have 100 showpig sows and a handful of boars.
What are you looking for in your champion gilt?
Skeletal correctness, density and an animal that possesses unique traits that allows them to set themselves apart from [ … ]
