Meet the Judge

Meet Jamie Buckland from Huntington, IN

Address:

316 S Broadway St

Phone:

260-479-5956

Cell Phone:

260-479-5956

Qualified to Judge:

Cattle, Starter Calves, Sheep, Club lambs, Swine, Meat goats

Judge Classification:

Breeder, Educator, Coach/Teacher, College Alumni

Available in Region(s):

Available in State(s):

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Available in Canada:

Yes


Judge personal information:

I was a member of the Kansas State University, and Black Hawk East Livestock Judging teams. I also particated in FFA livestock judging and competed at the national level. I am currently helping coach the local FFA chapter's livestock judging team.  I was raised on a commercial hog farm and our family also raised club lambs and cattle. In the early years of my 4-H career my family raised purebred Hampshire sheep. In 4-H I exhibited sheep and cattle at the local, state, and national levels. I also exhibited swine at the local level. I have the strongest backround in judging sheep and cattle.

Education:

1999 Graduate Kansas State University
1997 Graduate Black Hawk College

Activities:

I worked with youth by volunteering as a 4-H leader and helping with the Huntington County 4-H sheep show. I am currently working with the Huntington North High School Livestock Judging team. I was also a cheerleading coach at Huntington North High School for four years.

Judging Experience & Honors:

* Judged County Fair Shows.
* Judged Junior National Show
*Judged open shows

*Official at Junior College and 4-H/FFA Judging contest.

*Member of the 1998 Kansas State University National Champion Livestock Judging team.

*Member of the Black Hawk East Livestock Judging Team.

*Member of the Huntington North High School FFA Livestock Judging team that placed second at the state contest three consecutive years. I also placed in the top 15 individuals all four years of high school.

4-H / FFA Honors:

 I was a member of the Huntington North High School FFA where I held the office of President, Vice President, and Secretary. I was also a district FFA Officer for two years. I received Star Greenhand and Chapter Farmer honors. I was also named District 6 Star Farmer.

I had the privilege of being a ten year 4-H member of Huntington County. I exhibited sheep, swine, beef, and goats. I was also very active Junior Leader where I held the office of President and served on various committees.

Career History:

Ag Teacher/FFA Advisor Huntington North High School, Huntington, IN


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very good with kids