July 17, 2024
Grand champion state group of three, New Mexico.
Grand Island, Neb. — National Junior Hereford Association members lassoed top prize in the group competitions during the 25th annual VitaFerm® Junior National Hereford Expo in Grand Island, Neb. Exhibitors showed in both the produce-of-dam and state group-of-three and -five shows.
Kevin and Brady Jensen, Courtland, Kan., evaluated the produce-of-dam entries.
The grand champion produce-of-dam group, out of SH WD Cuttie D656, was exhibited by Dustin Denton, Blue Rapids, Kan. Peyton and Libby Pérez, Nara Visa, N.M., showed the reserve champion produce-of-dam entry, with a group out of PCC New Mexico Lady 6002 ET.
Husband-and-wife duo, Melissa Grimmel Schaake and Shane Schaake, Manhattan, Kan., sorted the state group shows. The grand champion state group of three was exhibited by New Mexico. The reserve champion state group of three hailed from Montana.
The grand champion state group of five was shown by exhibitors from Texas. The reserve champion state group of five was shown by the state of Oklahoma.
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The 2024 VitaFerm®Junior National Hereford Expo, “The Grand Daddy of ’Em All,” was sponsored in part by BioZyme Inc., St. Joseph, Mo. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) is one of the most active junior programs in the country with more than 4,000 members. The NJHA’s mission is to create and promote enthusiasm for the breed while providing opportunities through leadership, education and teamwork. For more information about the NJHA, visit JrHereford.org.
