Wisconsin youth brings home top prize in NJAS competition

A Wisconsin youth was one of three top performers at the National Junior Angus Show earlier this month in Madison.

The Minix Stockman Contest prepares young people for a future working with cattle by testing their overall knowledge and ability to evaluate cattle. Caitlyn Brandt, director of events and junior activities, said participants compete in a quiz bowl written exam and judge cattle. There is also a “skill-a-thon.”

Titus Wynn placed first in the Intermediate A livestock judging, seventh in the skill-a-thon, and scored an impressive 26 points in the quiz bowl. It was his first trip to the NJAS.

Wynn called the experience “very special and unexpected.” The livestock judging proved to be his favorite part of the competition.

“Hands-on experience is one of the best ways to learn,” he said.

Wynn received a belt buckle and a $500 cash prize for his win.

Lane Toledo of California and Creed Caldwell of Kansas took top spots in the other age brackets.