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ew year, new goals, new traditions and whole new meaning of essential. These are some of the many things that have crossed my mind since the beginning of the year.

As I drove south on I-35 headed home after seven days in Oklahoma City for Cattlemen’s Congress, many emotions were analyzed. The most powerful feeling that overwhelmed me was our agricultural industry’s passion and resilience for livestock shows.

With the accumulation of quite a few hurdles last year, from navigating shows being shut down, to financial uncertainties in the cattle industry, to even just buying groceries, life was challenging and unsure at times. Still, the agricultural sector and the people that make it up are resilient and, as we have always known, essential.

Through the past year’s hurdles, I’ve learned that our industry’s resilience only comes from having a passion for what we do. Reaching goals in our new year, starting new traditions and staying ”essential” only come from ignoring the hurdles in our way and following our passion with a resilient mindset.

With the cancelation of many different local, state, and national shows this past calendar year, many people weren’t sure what to expect going forward. Thankfully, a group of go-getter men and women stepped up to provide a national show that was not only well-executed

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR but has ended up being something that people long for each year. A new tradition, if you will. The inaugural Cattlemen’s Congress bolstered the most extensive and deepest set of quality cattle in one venue than ever before.

Exhibitors entered more than 9,000 head in the junior and open cattle shows. The breeders in attendance, on-lookers from the stands, cattle enthusiasts watching from home and the Association’s staff have all commented on Oklahoma’s willingness to step up, the quality of cattle that breeders exhibited and the first-class event that the staff put on. The Red Angus breed had more than 600 head of cattle entered, hosted the National Red Angus Open show in Oklahoma City and welcomed multiple online and in-person sales to town. As you will see in this edition of Buckle & Banner, we have highlighted the show’s junior winners and have many accolades to acknowledge.

The next big question on everyone’s mind is where we go from here? Many of us, including myself, love the annual western tradition of attending the Mile High City in January and watching different beef industry sectors come together to create the unique atmosphere that is the National Western Stock Show. As we look forward to the upcoming 2022 show season, Red Angus staff are currently gauging opinions and logistics on the next steps after the cancelation of the 2021 NWSS. We look forward to making an announcement in the coming months about the venue location for the 2022 National Red Angus Show.

As our thoughts drift forward to summer, I know many Red Angus enthusiasts are getting excited to head to Lebanon, Tennessee, June 20-26, for the 15th annual

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North American Junior Red Angus Event. What will make this event even more special this year is to be the home of the National Red Angus Junior Show. Years of blood, sweat and tears have been poured into this event by selfless Red Angus volunteers to create the country’s largest junior Red Angus stage. The NAJRAE entry deadline of May 15 will be here before we know it. So make sure you are getting DNA started, cattle registered, and the kids lined out on what satellite events they want to participate in during the event. We’ve provided everything you need to know about the upcoming JRA and NAJRAE deadlines on pages 20 through 26.

Just a few weeks after leaving Tennessee, the Red Angus team will be heading back east in July for the annual JRA Red Angus Round-Up held in Tennessee and Kentucky.

The program will help build friendships, add industry knowledge and develop communication skills for our Red Angus juniors that attend. Junior board elections will occur, exciting industry and tourist visits are on the agenda, and various educational opportunities will be available to attendees. The deadline to register is May 1 for the July 13-18 event. An impressive speaker biography and additional event details are on pages 16 through 19.

As usual, Red Angus has a lot planned in the upcoming seasons. I hope that each of you finds this edition helpful as you set your 2021 goals, develop your operation’s new matings, decide which events to attend, and learn more about the breed that we all know and love.

All the best,

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RED ANGUS FOUNDATION Actively Supports Junior Programs

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he Red Angus Foundation, Inc. exists to enhance our breed’s position in the beef industry and to help secure long-term, sustainable breed growth. Achievement of this objective requires the development of tomorrow’s industry leaders (the juniors of today), harnessing the best peer-reviewed science and technology, and seeking opportunities to improve education and communication among Red Angus stakeholders.

Like most foundations, RAFI was organized under Internal Revenue Service code 501©(3) and can therefore receive tax deductible contributions. RAFI comprises three separate funds, and those who donate cash or other assets may specify which they choose to support.

The Junior Fund is a restricted fund.

All disbursements from this fund must support the Junior Red Angus Association’s annual budget and other approved Red Angus youth activities.

The Sal Forbes Research and Development Fund is another restricted fund. Named for RAAA’s first executive secretary and founding member, Sal Forbes, this fund grew out of donations to honor Sal as both the first Red Angus breeder and first woman in the livestock industry to 10

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The General Fund is a non-restricted fund. Disbursements from this fund may be used for any purpose which the RAFI board of directors deem important in advancing the Red Angus breed.

Focusing on the foundation’s strong support of the JRA and various junior activities, it is worth noting that since 2016 RAFI has gifted a total of $178,500, ranging from $18,500 in 2016 to $50,000 in both 2018 and 2019. These funds have been used in a variety of ways. Kim Heller, RAAA director of education and junior programs, provided the following list, highlighting how RAFI funds are used by JRA. • Annually awarding $5,000 in scholarships to support higher education of Junior Red Angus members.

• Annually awarding the $500 Dee Sonstegard Memorial College Scholarship.

• Annually provides two $500 Heather Presser Memorial Scholarships to support participation in JRA educational events.

• Developed the Beef Industry Education Scholarship Program to support JRA members in

participating in industry events that advance their operations and knowledge of the beef business.

• Annually provides the opportunity for two JRA members to attend a Canadian Junior Angus Association event.

• Annually awards up to $1,500 in Merit Scholarships for JRA members to participate in Round-Up. • Provides financial support to enhance the educational programming at the Young Stockman Program, Round-Up and three regional shows annually.

• Annually provides funding for awards at the National Junior Red Angus Show.

• Financial support to expand the leadership development and industry experiences of the Junior Red Angus Board of Directors.

With all the help RAFI has historically provided to Red Angus juniors, we ask that you consider becoming part of the effort by making a donation sometime during 2021. Gifts of $10 or $20 are greatly appreciated, as well as those that might be larger. You can count on RAFI to continue supporting JRA in the years ahead, which in turn, will help develop tomorrow’s leaders in the livestock industry.

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Managing different family accounts for Junior Bred and Owned Shows STORY BY Jeananne Drouhard, Tags, Shows, and REDSPro Specialist Coordinator

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s many of our youth exhibitors gear up for the spring and summer show circuits, it’s important to remember the requirements needed for your animal to qualify for the Junior Red Angus Bred and Owned Show. The standard definition of an animal that qualifies as Bred and Owned is when an individual junior is the breeder and owner of the animal. As the cattle industry evolves, it’s important to understand how to manage different family accounts for junior bred and owned shows.

ONE. The breeder of the calf is the owner or lessee of the dam at conception. This means that the date of sale or lease agreement term should be before and during the time the female was bred.

TWO. If you wish to show an ET calf as Bred and Owned, the junior exhibitor must be owner or lessee of the donor dam at the time of the flush. Please pay attention to the ownership or lease date as it needs to be during the flush date that is entered when submitting the ET calf for registration. Remember the calf must be registered under the junior exhibitor’s account.

THREE. The calf must also be registered in the name of the junior member that wishes to show in Bred and

Owned. You must submit the registration under the junior member’s account in order for the member to be the first and only owner on record. The calf cannot be transferred to the junior from another account. This also means that the calf cannot be transferred from one family account to another. Remember the exhibitor must be an active junior member and the owner or lessee of the dam at the time of calving in order to register the calf.

FOUR. Exhibitors must be the only recorded owner on record in the RAAA database of each animal(s) they exhibit, excluding bred and owned bulls. (See below for Bred and Owned bull ownership requirements).

FIVE. Bulls exhibited in the Red Angus Bred and Owned bull show must be under 18 months of age as of the publicized show date and be bred and owned by the exhibitor. The exhibitor must be the recorded owner on record with a minimum of 50% ownership.

SIX. Please keep in mind that if you utilize the lease agreement option on your dams, you will need to email us to update the breeder of the calf. The system always defaults to show the breeder as the owner of the dam and not the lessee.

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The Red Angus show staff is dedicated to assisting Red Angus cattle exhibitors in all facets of showing in order to represent the breed at the highest quality possible at regional and national shows across the U.S. For more information visit, www.RedAngus.org.

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s the Red Angus breed grows, so does our junior membership. This means more kids are falling in love with, raising and showing this tremendous breed of cattle. With all this potential, how do we get these kids involved in the Junior Red Angus Association?

The first step is usually getting them involved in state and regional associations. Whether you are trying to start or expand your association, here are some tips that have helped other states and might help you too!

EXPANDING YOUR ASSOCIATION The most common activity for a junior to do with cattle is to show them, so what better way to access new juniors than cattle shows.

Farah Dorman, the advisor for the Oklahoma Junior Red Angus, said, “In the past seven years, Red Angus as a breed has grown in Oklahoma. Ranchers are realizing the asset of having Red Angus in their herd. Along with this, comes the opportunity for excellent show females. With show cattle increasing, the kids see how much fun and success our Red Angus juniors are having. Our officers are good at promoting and encouraging new memberships and make each member feel welcomed and excited to be part of OKJRAA. NAJRAE is also a big part of our growing membership.”

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STATE EVENTS Once you have the juniors, the question is how to keep them. By allowing them to engage with other juniors from around the state, it builds connections and makes the events that much more fun.

Whether it’s field days, educational events or little competitions at state, regional or national shows, juniors love the opportunity to get together with their friends and learn more about the beef industry. As one of the oldest state junior associations, Montana puts together some pretty great events for their juniors. Andrea Rutledge, JRA board member, has been a member of the Montana Junior Red Angus Association for 10 years and says, “Montana did a fitting clinic for a few years and we saw a huge jump in membership from that. Also at the NILE we do

fun things like a scavenger hunt, ice breakers, barn olympics, etc.”

Another big junior association is the Iowa Junior Red Angus Association.

Mia Gibson, JRA board member and longtime member of the Iowa JRA, said an educational day is in the works for their juniors. “[We are] planning a full day touring/ teaching different things this spring.”

They also put together a field day show with their adult association over a weekend. As you can see there are many ways to get your juniors together for educational purposes, fun, or just fellowship.

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events but if you are looking for new ideas or ways to switch it up, here are some things that other states have done. A 50/50 raffle in which juniors sell the tickets. This can be done at an event or online over a period of time and allows juniors to network with people who could help them in the future. A “Herd in the Tank” where you get embryo and semen donations and put them all in a tank and raffle off the tank. Iowa did this and sold tickets for $100 a piece. They also did a silent auction at their annual adult board meeting where people donated baskets and other items. A t-shirt or merchandise fundraiser is also an easy way to promote your association and make money at the same time.

LEADERSHIP One of the great things about junior associations is that they allow our youth to gain leadership skills and experience. Junior association involvement also looks great on college or job applications and will help you advance in your future career. Junior boards are a great way to offer this. It helps your association because they can help you brainstorm new ideas for events and fundraisers and promote the association to potential members. Another way to provide leadership experience is through an ambassador program. Montana has an ambassador as part of their junior board. “The sole purpose of this position is to advocate for Junior Red Angus. Ambassadors attend bull sales and other events to make connections across the state.”

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conference call, but recently we’ve moved to Zoom and I felt like we had more success,” said Andrea Rutledge.

Likewise, Mia Gibson says, “It’s easier for people to come as they don’t have to drive.” Some states, like Texas, also get together for meetings at annual state shows as most of their juniors show cattle at these shows.

REASONS FOR JUNIORS TO JOIN Here are some testimonials from juniors across the country about their favorite memory with their respective Junior Red Angus Association and why they decided to join.

“One of the things that I really appreciated about my state association is the lengths it went to to see juniors more involved. The state association would pay the registration fee for juniors to go to Round-Up. It was a really touching what they did to make sure all who wanted to be involved could have the chance” - Brock, IL “I decided to join after meeting Genna at a Power of Reds sale. Once I joined I met a bunch of people; two of which are now my closest friends!”

- Dalia, IL “I decided to join the Texas Junior Association after having some involvement in showing Red Angus at stock shows and meeting friends who were already members. I can’t say I have one specific memory that’s my favorite but probably just traveling around the country and making friends with other people who are just as passionate as I am about this breed!” - Jenna, TX “My favorite memory was carrying the American flag during the opening ceremony at the NAJRAE in Springfield. I joined the Illinois Association because I’ve been a part of agriculture my whole life and have been showing livestock for many

years. I want to stay involved and this association helps me do that!” Paige, IL “I have many great memories, but my absolute favorite involves a few of my Red Angus kids, a Colton’s steakhouse and honey butter. One of our littles decided to make a ‘rap’ about the honey butter and our table was laugh-crying by the end of dinner. We were definitely getting some weird looks from our parents! I had been showing Angus cattle for years prior to joining the Missouri Red Angus juniors; but a good family friend convinced my dad to purchase a Red Angus heifer. My sister and I joined in order to show in the breed [shows] and we fell in love with it after meeting the members.” Shannon, MO “My favorite memory with my state association was definitely winning the red show at the NC State Fair this past year. My reason for joining the JRA was to get to travel the country and see different operations. The most beneficial thing is definitely the connections I’ve made. I’ve met some people through the JRA that have been extremely helpful to me. [They] helped me grow my operation at home and be more successful in the show ring.” - Rex, NC Whether your association is new or old, big or small, we hope these ideas can help your association prosper and reach its potential. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at juniors@redangus.org or follow us at our handles below!

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Join us for the 2021 JRA Round-up! he five days in Kentucky and Tennessee will be jammed packed with both education and fun! Site visits will highlight the key commodities of the region’s agriculture as well as industry partners that assist in advancing agriculture. Team challenges and individual contests will showcase participant’s knowledge of cattle production and evaluation. The JRA annual meeting provides an opportunity to guide continuous improvement for the organization and elect the 2021-2022 board of directors. And the entire experience is a chance to create friendships and memories of a lifetime. The registration fee is $375 which includes everything on the schedule, including meals and lodging. You are responsible for your roundtrip travel to/from Nashville. Multiple scholarships are available to assist with registration and travel. For more information and registration visit https://bit.ly/JRA2021

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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY – GRAIN AND FORAGE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE The Grain & Forage Center of Excellence uses cutting-edge research and outreach efforts to help Kentucky grain and forage producers use sustainable, intensive production practices to better meet the needs of a growing world with minimal environmental impact.for registration.

Remember the calf must be registered under the junior exhibitor’s account.

DIAMOND P CATTLE CO. AND NOASH CONSTRUCTION The Pettit family has raised Red Angus and Red SimAngus for more than 15 years through Diamond P Cattle Co., which also has a “farm fresh” beef brand. Diamond P’s primary focus is raising bulls for the commercial cattle producer and purebred replacement females. The Pettits also own and operate Noash Construction Inc. which specializes in cell phone and communication tower installation and maintenance.

OWENSBORO RIVERPORT AUTHORITY The Owensboro Riverport provides warehousing and distribution for a large region of Western Kentucky and beyond by offering access to river, rail and major highway systems, making it a premier site for easy distribution for a wide array of products. Their mission is to establish the Owensboro Riverport as the premier inland port in the Ohio River Valley and they strive to provide a dynamic, efficient, customer-oriented, and market-focused intermodal facility that contributes to commerce and economic growth for Owensboro and the region.

SISK FARMS A third-generation farmer in Christian County, Joseph Sisk has been farming for more than 20 years. This diversified crop operation hosts corn, wheat, soybeans, canola and has been raising industrial hemp for several years.

RED HILL FARMS Red Hill Farms is a family farm that consists of 450 Red Angus, Simmental, SimAngus, and Angus cows, 150 acres of burley tobacco, 100 purebred sows, and row crops that support the livestock enterprises. The cattle operation utilizes artificial insemination, embryo transfer, extensive performance records and DNA analysis to produce bulls and females for the annual sale held the third Saturday in March.

GRAND OLE OPRY, RYMAN TOURS AND SHOW Find 128 years of inspiration and strength of a Nashville landmark – the Ryman Theatre, where the stage has more stories to tell than we could ever count. Get up close to where legends, stars and country music are made every week live at the Grand Ole Opry. Explore American country with a guided backstage tour. Kick things off with Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood in the brand-new immersive theater experience, then hang out backstage, get insider stories and even stand in the famous circle. Experience a live performance that brings rising talent, superstars and country legends together on the stage. The Opry is never rehearsed, and never the same show twice.

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MIDDLE TENNESSEE RESEARCH & EDUCATION CENTER Beef cattle are Tennessee’s top agricultural commodity with more than one million head of beef cattle and more than 40,000 beef cattle operations. The Middle Tennessee Research and Education Center supports research programs aimed at making production more efficient and cost effective. This site will focus on reproductive technologies and heifer development.

CHANEYS DAIRY FARM AND BARN A dairy farm started in the 1940s by James Riley Chaney instilled a passion in generations to come to produce the best product possible while taking superior care of their livestock. James started milking Jersey cows in 1942 in the same location Chaneys is still milking today.

Through the years, the family has made innovative decisions to allow for the family farm to continue on. They now utilize robotic milking, support agro-tourism, and operate a retail space which is the only place in Kentucky to make ice cream that comes from their own milk.

RIVER BEND FARM River Bend Farms is owned and operated by partners Mary Beth Baker and Alana Baker Dunn. With a focus on conservation, they raise corn, wheat, soybeans and hay in Trigg County. They are well known as a beef cattle farm, caring for more than 300 head of commercial cattle.

Currently, Alana serves as the president of the Trigg County Cattlemen’s Association.

SERVANT’S HEART FARMS Servant’s Heart Farms produces white corn, yellow corn, soybeans and winter wheat in addition to burley tobacco. A Missouri farmer’s daughter, Joanna is central to the success of the operation and is driven daily by the goals she has set for the farm. Recognizing the importance of relationships, Joanna has developed a network with the families of the migrant workers as well as taken an active role in advocating for agriculture in the community.

HAYDEN FARMS For nearly forty years, Hayden Farms took root in the Ohio Valley area of Kentucky. During the past four decades, their farm has evolved to include top-tier beef genetics, innovative poultry barns and a handful of cow dogs. Serious about advocacy, they have the nation’s only poultry barn with a built-in viewing classroom.

MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY HUTSON SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE The Murray State University Hutson School of Agriculture offers a broad curriculum for undergraduate and graduate programs in agricultural science, veterinary technology/pre-veterinary medicine and animal/equine science. Its animal/equine science department offers emphasis in food animal, equine business management, equine science, and pre-chiropractic programs. Competitive teams include Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) Hunt and Stock teams, a rodeo team, and a dressage team. Student clubs and organizations are active and include the Horseman’s Association and Block and Bridle, both of which attend national conventions each year. Programs are also supported by the William “Bill” Cherry Exposition Center, the Breathitt Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and multiple farms within a few miles of campus.

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Rhinehart is an associate professor and extension beef cattle specialist in the University of Tennessee Department of Animal Science. He was raised in east Tennessee, and grew up working with livestock and tobacco. Justin earned his Bachelor of Science in agriculture and extension education from the University of Tennessee. He received his Master of Science in reproductive physiology from the University of Kentucky and earned his Ph.D. from the Faculty of Reproductive Physiology at West Virginia University. After completing his terminal degree, Dr. Rhinehart served for three years in the Mississippi State University Department of Animal & Dairy Sciences as an extension beef cattle specialist. During his academic career, Justin has developed a strong desire to apply his education through the land-grant system’s extension arm. Specifically, his goal is to translate research findings into management practices that improve the profitability of beef cattle production.

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What roles did 4-H & FFA activities play in your What activities were you involved in during leadership and career development? college, and how have those experiences have helped you professionally?

4-H and FFA played a critically important role in the career path I chose and the early development of leadership skills I’ve continued to build. The more subtle attributes I gained from 4-H and FFA that have been equally beneficial are accountability and perspective. Both programs have an accountability system where team activities’ success relies on being responsible to/for each other’s skill development.

Even in events where members compete as individuals, they understand that their actions represent themselves and their chapter or club. I failed to reach some of the goals I set for myself in both FFA and 4-H, but not achieving those goals never felt like a failure because I gained so much benefit from working for them. Setting goals that stretch the limits of my abilities while maintaining a perspective that includes appreciating people’s success has given me the ability to grow from my failures while not becoming complacent in my career or personal life.

Did you show? What species?

Yes, I showed cattle (commercial and registered heifers) and sheep (registered ewes).

What life skills did you learn through showing or being around animals growing up that have shaped your career?

I know this gets said a lot, but it is very true; the connections you make in this industry are essential. They are also part of what makes this industry so fun. Every step of my education and career has been forged through connections. Make friends and keep in touch, it is always surprising to see who you run into throughout your career or who you may need to reach out to in the future. It makes daunting phone calls or emails a lot easier when you know there is a friend on the other side of the line.

Where did you go to college, and why did you choose that university?

I received my B.S. in agriculture and extension education from the University of Tennessee. Most of my coursework outside of that degree program focused on animal science.

After graduating, I decided to change career paths and pursue graduate education in reproductive physiology, earning my M.S. in reproductive physiology from the University of Kentucky. I chose UK to be involved with the research they were conducting in applied reproductive management for seedstock and commercial cow-calf production. From there, I went to West Virginia University to complete a Ph.D. in reproductive biology.

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The two activities that were most impactful for me as an undergraduate student at UT were being a member of the livestock judging team and working in the meats lab. Being a member of the livestock judging team allowed me to travel across the country and network with other students, university faculty and livestock producers involved with all industry species and sectors. Of course, it also honed my ability to evaluate and select livestock for almost any scenario. Working as a student employee in the meats lab allowed me to combine those live animal evaluation skills with end-product quality. I was also active in Block & Bridle and Collegiate FFA.

Describe what you do today at the University of Tennessee?

The broadest description of what I do is that I translate science into management practices that improve beef cattle producers’ lives and livelihoods. More specifically, I look for areas where beef cattle producers need educational resources then create or find those resources. I train our county UT extension agents to deliver the education to producers in their communities or, in many cases, work with our county agents to facilitate me providing the education directly. I also develop demonstrations across the state where we work with beef cattle producers to implement applied reproductive technologies in their herd (estrus synchronization, AI, pregnancy diagnosis, ET, etc.) then share how those impact production and economics with other producers in that community and across the state. I also partner with our research faculty to conduct translational research trials to fill gaps in our current knowledge and partner with our teaching faculty to provide guest lectures for their undergraduate and graduate courses. As you can imagine, there is never a dull moment in this career, and I get to work with people in several aspects of beef production; I love my job because I get to do so many different things that it never gets boring.

What advice would you give a student in high school as they prepare for careers in agriculture?

Have a focused career objective, but don’t be scared to change that objective when you see a real opportunity for something more fulfilling. Also, focus on serving other people.

Creating value for other people and being concerned for their flourishing is the entire core of entrepreneurship, and it’s the most sound basis for a personally fulfilling career.

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Industry Education Scholarship Application Deadline April 1, 2021

Round-Up Registration and Conference Scholarship Applications Deadline May 1, 2021

board of directors application deadline May 1, 2021

NAJRAE June 20 - 26, 2021 — Lebanon, Tennessee

Industry Education Scholarship Application Deadline July 1, 2021

Round-Up and Annual Meeting July 13 - 18, 2021 — Tennessee/Kentucky

The Junior Red Angus Association of America, the junior affiliate of the RAAA, strives to equip and prepare all members to be leaders, innovators, stewards and advocates for the Red Angus breed, the beef industry and agriculture. The JRA membership actively participates in industry events, conferences and workshops designed to develop members’ critical thinking, leadership and production skill sets. Additionally, the JRA strives to nurture enthusiasm for the beef industry and agriculture, while promoting networking and education.

For more information on the Junior Red Angus Association of America, visit RedAngus.org or call Kim Heller, director of education and junior programs, at 515-851-2019 or by email at juniors@redangus.org.

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Home of the 2021 National Junior Red Angus Show

Entry Deadline May 15, 2021

The North American Junior Red Angus Event Boards of Directors invite all junior Red Angus to come and be a part of the 15th Annual NAJRAE. Let’s work together and ‘pick’ your leadership activities.

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2021 Schedule of Events Saturday, June 20, 2021 8:00 a.m.

Barn and Tie-outs open for all exhibitors

Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:00 a.m.

Junior Board Meeting 8:00 a.m.

Show Picture 8:30 a.m.

Showmanship Clinic 9:30 a.m.

Showmanship 5:30 p.m.

2021 Fundraising Auction and Adult Social 5:30 p.m.

Exhibitor Ice Cream Social and Fun Night

Monday, June 21, 2021 7:30 a.m.

Jr Board Meeting 9:00 a.m.

Incoming Jr Board Interviews State Leader Meeting 11:30 a.m.

All cattle must be in place 12:00 p.m.

Jr Exhibitor Meeting in Show Ring 1:00 p.m.

Cattle/Registration Paper Check-In in Show Ring Satellite Contest Check-in 4:15 p.m.

Pee Wee Meeting in Show Ring 4:30 p.m.

Big Little Mentoring in Show Ring 6:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies, Stick Horse Race Show Ring

Friday, June 25, 2021 7:00 a.m.

Junior Board Meeting 8:00 a.m.

Shows - Location: Show Ring Breeder’s Cup Futurity Show Bred & Owned Females Bred & Owned Bulls Steer Show 6:30 p.m.

Awards Banquet and Silent Auction

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 7:00 a.m.

Jr Board Meeting 7:30 a.m.

Queen/Princess Meet and Greet Breakfast 8:30 a.m.

Adult Membership Meeting 8:30 a.m.

Public Speaking 1:30 a.m.

Livestock Judging 3:00 p.m.

Royalty Interviews 4:00 p.m.

Quiz Bowl 6:00 p.m.

Boot Camp or Adult Showmanship Calcutta Wednesday, Jun 32, 2021 7:00 a.m.

Junior Board Meeting 8:00 a.m.

Scholarship Interviews 9:00 a.m.

Sales Talk Contest 1:15 p.m.

Herdsman Quiz & ID 2:15 p.m.

Team Fitting Clinic 3:30 p.m.

Fitting Contest 5:00 p.m.

Pee Wee Cookie Decorating after fitting 5:30 p.m.

Senior Interview Contest

Saturday, June 26, 2021 7:00 a.m.

Junior Board Meeting 8:00 a.m.

Shows Location: Show Ring Percentage Female Show Owned Females Release at the conclusion of the show

New to the 2021 Event • • •

1A Steer Show Senior Interview Contest The Senior and Intermediate speech contest topic: “The greatest challenge facing the beef community today and the role youth can play in addressing the challenge.”

• Presidential Challenge to Grandparents • Camping Registration on the entry form.

Pre Register on the website under Exhibitor Information tab

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Home of the 2021 National Junior Red Angus Show In 2021 the National Junior Red Angus show will be a joint event for junior Red Angus enthusiasts from both the Junior Red Angus Association and the North American Junior Red Angus Event entities. Working together, junior members will host leadership, educational and show events.

We invite you to support Red Angus junior members through event sponsorships.

Platinum... $7,500 + • • • • • • • • •

Silver... $2,500 - $4,999 • • •

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Booth/Vendor Space at NAJRAE Sponsorship ad on show internet broadcast Full page ad in show program Link on NAJRAE website Video ad on website/social media (provided by sponsor) 1 - 3 minute promo video on screen at banquet (to be provided by sponsor) Prime parking location at NAJRAE Signage at showring Listing in NAJRAE show program as Platinum level supporter

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Additional sponsorship opportunities available: We are also reminding everyone that this schedule is tentative and subject to change

• Class Sponsorship • Division Sponsorship • Champion Sponsorship • Leadership / Satellite Contest Sponsorship

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‘Official Reproductive Partner of the Red Angus Genetic Bank’

Introducing a Red Angus Genetic Bank to Benefit Our Juniors The Red Angus Association of America (RAAA) and the North American Junior Red Angus Event (NAJRAE) currently support beef industry education programs for junior members across the country.

In an effort to generate funding to extend the educational efforts of both organizations, the RAAA and NAJRAE have partnered with Trans Ova Genetics to develop a genetic bank conisting of genetics donated

by RAAA members or sponsors in the form of embryos and semen or obtained by the use of the eight productive IVF procedures or embryo flush services provided annually by Trans Ova. The bank is designed to generate revenue through the sale of Red Angus genetics to help support junior beef industry education programs through both RAAA and the NAJRAE. How does it work?

The Genetic Bank Committee made up of NAJRAE and RAAA members as well as RAAA staff, work with Ranches around the U.S. and Canada to populate the bank in two ways: 1. IVF Donors: The owners of the donor splits the flush with the Genetics Bank; thus retaining half of the flush for no charge. The Genetic Bank receives half of the embryos to utilitze for fundraising.

2. Semen and Embryo Donations: Throughout the year, the committee will open the bank for donations to be used for fundraising.

Who pays for the IVF services at Trans Ova? The partnership with Trans Ova Genetics provides the Genetic Bank eight free IVF flushes per year at any Trans Ova location and or Satellite location.

How will the funds benefit NAJRAE and JRA? Funds generated beyond the cost of maintaining the Genetic Bank will be used for the Trans Ova Reproductive Educational Scholarship Program which includes a shadow experience at Trans Ova. Funding for additional scholarships and educational programming in NAJRAE and JRA will become available as the Genetic Bank matures.

Please contact any of the following committee members for more information: Bryan Bouldin Kaye Gilbert Johnny Rogers Ryan Boldt

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• NAJRAE is an event that offers Red Angus junior members an opportunity to exhibit cattle, participate in leadership / educational activities and interact with other cattle enthusiasts from around the country.

Together, the junior members of NAJRAE and JRA are the future leaders of the beef industry and in the Red Angus breed.

• We are working together to gather sponsorships for this event and future Red Angus junior activities. Your financial support will benefit members from both NAJRAE and JRA.

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JUNIOR SHOW JUDGE —JOSH TAYLOR, OK OPEN SHOW LEAD JUDGE — TYLER CATES, IN OPEN SHOW ASST JUDGE — KYLE SHOUFLER, IN

GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR FEMALE TC INGRID 64G – 4137006 Cass Kleeman, MO

RESERVE JUNIOR FEMALE HEH FAITH 15 – 4079958 Hadley Hartman, NE

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN FEMALE ROJAS VALENTINA 9113 - 4130136 Bret Pembrook, OK

RESERVE OPEN FEMALE DDAD YOUNG COWGIRL – 4079958 Morley Griffith, OK

RESERVE OPEN BULL

GRAND CHAMPION OPEN BULL

KJHT FCFR HAT TRICK 9012 - 4134486 Hannah Taylor, IN

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CHAMPION PEN OF FEMALES TC Reds - WI

RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF FEMALES Lacy’s Red Angus - MO

CHAMPION PEN OF BULLS Harmony Hill - MT

RESERVE CHAMPION PEN OF BULLS TC Reds - WI

PEN SHOW — TUESDAY, JAN. 5, 2021 PEN JUDGE — DON MACLENNAN, CO

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t the inaugural 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress, Red Angus enthusiasts presented more than 600 entries at the National Red Angus Open Show, Junior Red Angus Regional Show and the National Red Angus Pen Show.

“Without a shadow of a doubt, this was the largest offering of Red Angus show cattle ever presented on an open show stage,” said Chessie Mitchell, RAAA show program coordinator. “The depth of quality was commended by the judge, crowd, fellow industry professionals and other breeders. Many positive comments were made about just how far this portion of the Red Angus breed has come in the past six years in terms of numbers exhibited, structural quality and overall eye-catching appeal. The RAAA team was highly motivated to conduct a top-notch show on short notice, and I think it’s safe to say that was accomplished.”

A complete list of winners at Cattlemen’s Congress follows:

2021 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS JUNIOR RED ANGUS REGIONAL FEMALE SHOW Junior Show Judge: Josh Taylor – OK

Grand Champion Junior Female

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female

TC INGRID 64G – 4137006, Cass Kleeman, MO

MS JASMINE – 4117556, Kinlee Rathman, TX

Reserve Grand Champion Junior Female

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull

HEH FAITH 15 – 4294745, Hadley Harman, NE

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Female HEH FAITH 15 – 4294745, Hadley Hartman, NE

Pee-Wee Showmanship Winner Grace Harrington, OK

Junior Showmanship Winner Alyssa Meier, TN

MF JOKER 962 – 4269897, Avery McMurphy, OK

Intermediate Showmanship Winner

Reserve Grand Champion Bred & Owned Bull

Senior Showmanship Winner

Madison Fischer, TX Paige Van Dyke, IL

AKW POWER TRAIN 033H – 4294177, Addie White, KY

2021 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS RED ANGUS OPEN FEMALE SHOW Judge: Tyler Cates – IN, Associate Judge: Kyle Shoufler – IN

Grand Champion Open Female

ROJAS VALENTINA 9113 – 4130136, Bret Pembrook, OK

Reserve Grand Champion Open Female

DDAD YOUNG COWGIRL – 4079958, Morley Griffith, OK

Grand Champion Open Bull

TWG RED EYE SPECIAL 301F 3962379, Timber Creek Ranch/Kip Wallace, OK

Reserve Grand Champion Open Bull

Premier Breeder

JCL Red Angus, Inc. of Welch, OK

Premier Exhibitor

JCL Red Angus, Inc. of Welch, OK

KJHT FCFR HAT TRICK 9012 – 4134486, Hannah Taylor, IN

2021 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS RED ANGUS PEN SHOW Pen Show Judge: Don Maclennan – CO

Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls Harmony Hill, MT

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Bulls

Grand Champion Pen of Three Females TC Reds, WI

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Three Females Lacy’s Red Angus, MO

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AGE: 12 HOMETOWN: Braymer, MO PARENTS: Kurt and Cassie Kleeman GRADE: 6th Grade SCHOOL: Braymer C-4 WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME OUTSIDE OF THE SHOW RING? Raising and showing pigs, farming with my dad, grandpa and uncles.

FAVORITE SONG: I don’t have one in particular. I like to listen to a variety of music loudly in the barn while choring and working with the cattle.

FAVORITE MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation

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FAVORITE SHOW HEIFER NAME: Ingrid FAVORITE TIME IN THE SHOW RING WITH HER: Our double down win in Louisville last year at NAILE. FAVORITE LIVESTOCK SHOW: Used to be NWSS, but I enjoy all the majors and World Beef Expo in Wisconsin WHAT’S YOUR WINNING ANIMAL’S DAILY CARE ROUTINE? Feeding, rinsing, blowing and working hair several times a day. Then feeding again, and if it’s summer, an evening rinse and blow out.

and work hard to be successful.

The TC Reds crew’s work ethic and their willingness to let me help them and simultaneously learn continue to inspire me that hard work pays off.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN SELECTING YOUR NEXT HEIFER PROJECT? Soundness and docility.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SHOW AND BREED RED ANGUS CATTLE? The Red Angus breed is very inviting, and the people are very friendly and helpful. I enjoy all my Red Angus friends while at shows.

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AGE: 16 HOMETOWN: Shawnee, OK PARENTS: Matt and Twana Griffith GRADE: 10th Grade HIGH SCHOOL: Dale High School WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME OUTSIDE OF THE SHOW RING? I am involved in 4-H and FFA at the local, county and state levels. I am also a basketball manager for the high school basketball team, a Student Council member, and a member of both the Oklahoma Honor Society and National Honor Society.

FAVORITE SONG: Snow by Zach Bryan FAVORITE MOVIE: Remake of Footloose FAVORITE SHOW HEIFER NAME: EO67 Damar Barcelona aka Mimi FAVORITE TIME IN THE SHOW RING WITH HER: I have been very blessed to have had success on a national scale throughout my show career in many rings.

My favorite show memory was when I was fortunate enough to win the National Championship in both the Open and Junior shows at the Fort Worth Stock Show in 2019.

FAVORITE LIVESTOCK SHOW: Tulsa State Fair WHAT’S YOUR WINNING ANIMAL’S DAILY CARE ROUTINE? I work with my parents to get cattle fed in the mornings and the evenings.

I prioritize getting my cattle washed, dried and hair worked as many days of the week as possible. Working as a team is essential in my family, and I am forever thankful for my support team.

WHO HAVE BEEN/ARE YOUR MENTORS? Several people have taken me under their wing and molded me into the showman I am today. This includes the Gilbert family, Neal and Leslie Thompson, and of course, my sister and parents. These people are among the most vital and most hardworking people I know.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN SELECTING YOUR NEXT HEIFER PROJECT? Maternal traits, flexibility, deep-bodied and complete animals.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SHOW AND BREED RED ANGUS CATTLE? When my family and I first got involved in the Red Angus breed, it was just beginning to take off. We saw an opportunity to learn and grow with this breed. Red Angus cattle provide everything a commercial cattleman needs. They are docile, durable, and have the necessary traits to make good cows. Red Angus cattle have truly taken the show world by storm on the show side. Genetics have continued to improve, and the breed has become competitive on all cylinders of the show cattle industry. For example, a Red Angus pair was recently selected as the Supreme Female at the American Royal in Kansas City. We have been fortunate to have had some success within the Red Angus breed. We’ve genuinely enjoyed the people and the cattle. The Red Angus breed is truly a family, and I am forever thankful to be a part of it.

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AGE: 10 HOMETOWN: Tecumseh, Nebraska PARENTS: Dalton and Jill Hartman GRADE: 4th Grade SCHOOL: Johnson Country Central WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME OUTSIDE OF THE SHOW RING? I play basketball, volleyball, and softball. I also like to ride my horse.

FAVORITE SONG: Meant to Be

by Bebe Rexha

WHO HAVE BEEN/ARE YOUR MENTORS? My dad because he takes time to find good heifers for me to show. Jared, our cowman. He helps get the new babies from my heifers alive and on the ground. Grandma Kay and Papa Mike. They go to all my shows and help me with showmanship. And the Goracke girls, Wendy, Peyton, and Bryson.

They help me work on my heifers in the show barn every day.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN SELECTING YOUR NEXT HEIFER PROJECT? I like it when my heifers are tame so I can do a good job showing them.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SHOW AND BREED RED ANGUS CATTLE? When I was little I wanted to show, and the North American Junior Red Angus Event was the only show that would let me show at the age of six. Their program is great for kids of ALL ages and getting them involved in projects and activities. I have made so many friends that I know I will keep for a lifetime, and it has been a great learning experience.

FAVORITE MOVIE: Flicka FAVORITE SHOW HEIFER NAME: Edge Findley FAVORITE TIME IN THE SHOW RING WITH HER: I have lots of great memories, but showing at the American Royal in Kansas City was a highlight. Findley and her calf Faith won Supreme Champion.

I was proud of Findley because she finished her show career with the greatest win! It also showed me how important it is to have an awesome calf!

FAVORITE LIVESTOCK SHOW: I like the North American Junior Red Angus Event because I get to meet, and make so many friends from other states. I also get to travel to different states every year, which is fun and exciting.

WHAT’S YOUR WINNING ANIMAL’S DAILY CARE ROUTINE? She gets fed morning and night and she gets washed daily.

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AGE: 12 HOMETOWN: Fairview, OK PARENTS: Travis and Beth Pembrook . I also have a brother named Bryson.

GRADE: 6th Grade SCHOOL: Chamberlain Middle School WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR FREE TIME OUTSIDE OF THE SHOW RING? When not working with cattle I like playing sports and hunting and fishing.

FAVORITE SONG: TNT by AC/DC FAVORITE MOVIE: Top Gun FAVORITE SHOW HEIFER NAME: My favorite show heifer is Firestorm x 112 from Las Rojas that I’ve been showing. She was National Champion Female at the Cattemen’s Congress this year. I call her Sassy Girl.

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FAVORITE TIME IN THE SHOW RING WITH HER: My favorite time in the show ring was in Supreme Drive at the Cattlemen’s Congress. It was so cool to be out there with all the great cattle and people.

FAVORITE LIVESTOCK SHOW: Cattleman’s Congress and Red Angus Junior National WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO SHOW AND BREED RED ANGUS CATTLE? I chose showing Red Angus cattle because of all the good people in the breed and I also really like the cattle.

WHAT’S YOUR WINNING ANIMAL’S DAILY CARE ROUTINE? Our daily show cattle routine starts off with bringing them in the barn and feeding.

When they finish we normally start washing and working hair.

A lot of times we make them stand an extra hour or two before letting them lay down in front

of the fans. If we have time in the evening we also like to try to give each heifer a quick practice round with the showstick, even if it’s in the barn before taking their halter off.

WHO HAVE BEEN/ARE YOUR MENTORS? My mom and dad, Rylee Wahl, Ky Stierwalt, Eva Hinrichsen, Zane Barragree, Coach Done Dustin and Kathy Brown, my grandparents and my great grandparents.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN SELECTING YOUR NEXT HEIFER PROJECT? I look for one that is very good at the ground and can get out and go. I also like one that is stout-boned. After that they need to be good behind their shoulders and have a tail head that sets right. Then I like one that is pretty good fronted, it doesn’t have to be zipper-fronted for me. I want to make sure they will make a good cow.

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y Bayer, Ringle, Wisconsin, was selected as the 2021 Red Angus Herdsman of the Year at the National Red Angus Open Show during Cattlemen’s Congress in Oklahoma City. The award was announced prior to the selection of the grand champion open female on Jan. 6, 2021.

Bayer took an early interest in cattle production and had a very involved role on his family’s operation growing up, attending livestock events across the country and working with cattle. He attended Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield, Illinois, where he was an active member of the livestock judging team. He then transferred to Colorado State University where he was again a member of the livestock judging team and graduated in 2015 with a degree in animal science.

After graduation, Bayer returned to Wisconsin to manage TC Reds, a family-owned Red Angus and Angus operation. TC Reds was started by Ty’s parents, Scott and Mia Bayer, and Ty, and his siblings, Calli and Tucker, are all integral parts of the operation. TC Reds holds several elite heifer sales and they have produced and shown many state and national champions.

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“As parents, it is always your hope that your children will grow up to do something that they love. Ty’s love for cattle is evident, we are lucky to see it every day in the drive and desire he has to continually improve our operation. Watching Ty work side by side with his sister and brother to make TC Reds a success has been amazing. We are thrilled that all of Ty’s hard work is being recognized with him being awarded the Herdsman of the Year,” remarked Mia Bayer.

She added, “Ty is an integral part of the day-to-day operations and is a driving force behind the success of TC Reds in the sale and show ring. Ty prides himself on selling high-quality females that can excel in the show ring and then go on to make outstanding brood cows. Ty makes TC Reds customers a priority, always willing to lend a hand or help out.”

The Herdsman of the Year is presented to a hands-on individual who has most effectively presented his or herself in a professional manner while at the show.

For results from Cattlemen’s Congress or to find more information on Red Angus shows and upcoming events, visit www.RedAngus.org.

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Anderson Heller, Ph.D.

D I R E C T O R O F E D U C AT I O N & JUNIOR PROGRAMS WHAT DO YOU DO AT RED ANGUS? I first came to Red Angus as the junior programs coordinator. That position provided oversight for national junior events, scholarships and the junior board of directors.

This past fall, I also took on the role of director of education. Therefore, in addition to the junior activities, I provide direction to advance the organization’s educational efforts’ capacity and success by coordinating training and development for the members and staff. My home office is in Nebraska.

BEST ADVICE YOU’VE BEEN GIVEN? When I was in elementary school, my principal wrote “Don’t let your books get in the way of your education.” in my yearbook.

As I near turning 50, I’d say that advice has been a central theme to how I’ve lived my life.

I am always looking for opportunities to learn from my experiences.

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N o mat t er where I’ ve lived, I’ ve a l w ay s been an Iowa far m gir l. My famil y ’s far m raises club calves, cor n and s e ed beans in nor t h-cent ral Iowa; it was a great place to grow up. I was ve r y act ive in 4-H and FFA, which even tua l l y led to wor king wit h yout h develop m e nt for bot h organizat ions on t he st ate a nd nat ional levels. I did my undergradua te at Iowa S t at e, where I judged on th e meat s and meat animal evaluat ion t eams and ser ved as Block & Br id l e president . My ag ed degree led m e to a high school classroom in Michiga n th e n event ually, I moved into leader shi p a nd organizat ional development in ot h er educat ional set t ings. My ent ire c a re er has been focused on yout h and/o r a dul t educat ion.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE LIVESTOCK SHOW? AK-SAR-BEN! Today’s event is slightly different from what it used to be, but growing up, I loved AK-SAR-BEN because it was unique. It had zero frills; we slept in bunk beds set up in the jockey dorms adjacent to the arena; in the fall, we showed both feeder calves and bred heifers, and I loved the emphasis that was put on showmanship.

WHAT’S AN INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOU? I love to travel; I’ve been to all 50 states and four other countries – mostly thanks to work I’ve done for the National FFA Organization.

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