MINOT, ND ( KXNET ) — Over 70 youth exhibitors joined the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association (NDSA) for the 29th annual North Dakota Junior Beef Expo (NDJBE) in June.
According to a news release, the expo was held on June 21 and 22 at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot.
“The Junior Beef Expo was started to get more youth interested and involved in the beef industry,” said Trey Klain, an NDJBE chairman. “I enjoyed watching the relationships and skills fostered throughout the contests over the weekend.”
On Friday, the kids played a beef trivia cornhole tournament, with Caleb and Ethan Schwab on Englevale making up the champion team. The reserve team was Cutler Schaunaman from Ashley and Layne Korgel from Minot, and third place went to Kindle Carlson of Finley of Brady Haugen of Hannaford.
Saturday morning started the cattle show, with 73 heifers representing 10 breeds, one commercial cow-calf pair, and 13 market animals. After that, the pee wee, junior, and senior showmanship competitions began.
The supreme champion female was shown by Tyler Schaefer from Des Lacs. The reserve champion female was shown by Zane Lodoen from Westhope.
The champion market animal was shown by Kodi Alford from Plaza. The reserve champion market animal was shown by Calli Schaunaman,
The champion cow-calf pair was shown by Elizabeth Hanson from Velva.
Summer safety tips and reminders from HHS Other champions included:
- American Aberdeen Female shown by Kyle Best from Watford City
- Charolais Female shown by Bennet Mrnak from Bowman
- Commerical Female shown by Macey Miller from Minot
- Hereford Female shown by Ellis Mrnak from Bowman
- Lim-Flex Female shown by Elizabeth Hanson from Velva
- Mainetainer Female shown by Bergen Bullinger from Dickinson
- Red Angus shown by Colbie Furstenau from Cavalier.
- Simmental Female shown by Carter Sys from Douglas
The pee wee showmanship winner was Bennet Mrnak from Bowman. The junior showmanship winner was Layton Mrnak from Bowman. The senior showmanship winner was Sydnee Johnson from Zap.
The reserve pee wee winner was Vance Mrnak from Bowman. The reserve junior winner was Connor Petersen from Bowbells. The reserve senior winner was Anna Petersen from Bowbells.
The Sys family from Douglas was presented the Hardest Worker Award. Lilly Solemsaas from Sherwood won the NDSA Member Award and $100 cash in the drawing.
“The Junior Beef Expo is just one example of how the NDSA focuses on young beef leaders and works to encourage youth as they become the next generation of agriculturists,” Klain said. “It is an excellent place for youth to participate, learn about the livestock industry, and have some fun.”
The show for 2025 is scheduled to take place on June 28 and 29.
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