The NSR office will be closed December 24th through January 1st. Regular office hours will resume Thursday, January 2nd.
The 2019 Exposition Junior Show
Des Moines, Iowa • June 2-8
Judge: Samantha Winter, Okla.
Champion Intermediate Showman
Parker Franz, Colo.
Res. Champion Intermediate Showman
Savannah Page, Ga.
Third Intermediate Showman
Reagan Gibson, Iowa
Fourth Intermediate Showman
Liza Klingenberg, Mich.
Fifth Intermediate Showman
Cassie Cantrell, Okla.
Sixth Intermediate Showman
Karson Osborn, Okla.
Seventh Intermediate Showman
Zander Ivey, Ohio
Eighth Intermediate Showman
Mallory Liles, Ohio
Ninth Intermediate Showman
Meghan Garren, Calif.
Tenth Intermediate Showman
Mckenzie Pilgrim, Okla.
The 2019 Exposition Junior Show
Des Moines, Iowa • June 2-8
Judge: Shari Bakker, Iowa
Champion Junior Showman
Ella Bobell, Ill.
Res. Champion Junior Showman
Macy Jacobson, Iowa
Third Junior Showman
Hadley Hendrickson, Ind.
Fourth Junior Showman
Aiden Knecht, Ohio
Fifth Junior Showman
Olivia Shike, Ill.
Sixth Junior Showman
Whitney Swaim, Ind.
Seventh Junior Showman
Rainey Beery, Fla.
Eighth Junior Showman
Cade Sponcil, Ohio
Ninth Junior Showman
Drew Jacobson, Iowa
Tenth Junior Showman
Olivia Vorpagel, Minn.
The 2019 Exposition Junior Show
Des Moines, Iowa • June 2-8
Judge: Samantha Winter, Okla.
Champion Novice Showman
Madilyn Norvell, Okla.
Res. Champion Novice Showman
Kipton Edie, Ind.
Third Novice Showman
Brendan Gross, Texas
Fourth Novice Showman
Landry Mabry, Iowa
Fifth Novice Showman
Tate Dewald, Oklahoma
Sixth Novice Showman
Rylee Grinstead, Ind.
Seventh Novice Showman
Grady Poliska, Ill.
Eighth Novice Showman
Anah Higbie, Kan.
Ninth Novice Showman
Maci Scher, Ind.
Tenth Novice Showman
Trig Stoller, Ill.
From the Mic :: The 2019 Exposition :: Russell Pedrett
Crossbred Barrow Judge :: Russell Pedrett, Calif.
What is your favorite show to attend?
I really enjoy the NJSA Events — World Pork Expo and Western Regional in particular. I love that they have a laid back environment and are set up to encourage kids and families to get to know one another. We always have a great time at these events.
What do you and your family do for fun?
Since showpigs are my job, when we get time off we enjoy traveling and seeing new places. So far, we’ve been to three different Hawaiian Islands and we try to make a trip to the California coast at least once a year.
What is your background and current involvement in the swine industry?
I am from Minden, Nevada. Growing up, I loved attending the NSR events — my dad and I traveled to the World Pork [ … ]
From the Mic :: The 2019 Exposition
Novice and Intermediate Showmanship Judge :: Samantha Winter, Okla.
Junior and Senior Showmanship Judge :: Shari Bakker, Iowa
What is your favorite show to attend?
SW :: Mine has always been the World Pork Expo! Our family has made so many memories there together over the years, from hanging banners to donating livestock in honor of my sister. The nostalgia of the Iowa State Fairgrounds is second to none.
SB :: World Pork Expo. Not only do I love that I get to see family, friends and breeders from all over the country, but the fairgrounds hold significant memories for my family. It’s where my husband and I first met, where we got engaged, where we spent our honeymoon and was the first national show we ever brought our kids to. The history in those barns is incredible, as is the atmosphere.
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What You Need to Know for The Exposition
By: Angie Ruffoni
1. Super Bowl of the Swine Industry
The Exposition is a one of a kind place for your family to experience an atmosphere filled with so much prestige and excitement that some might say you “can feel it in the air!” It is an awe-inspiring experience to see generations of exhibitors and breeders gather in Des Moines, Iowa to showcase and promote the future of the swine industry. No matter your level of experience, you are sure to have a great time and take away new knowledge and experiences.
2. Preparation is Key
Organization is important when juggling schedules, registration paperwork and more. Give yourself plenty of time to load the trailer and pack, this will allow extra time to double check everything and arrive prepared. It’s an unsettling feeling to arrive at Expo and realize your lucky whip didn’t make the trip.
Pro Tip
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