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Grimm, Mandy

IN

A qualified evaluator and livestock judging alumni of Purdue University and Black Hawk East. I am currently an Ag Teacher, FFA advisor, showpig producer and have a passion for youth and livestock and enriching the future of the livestock industry

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Bolden, Richard

OH

I’ve been involved in the cattle industry for over 20 years. During my show career, I had many county, state and national based champions. I have judged over 100 shows (market beef, dairy beef, beef breeding and showmanship) in many different states.

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Bontrager, Ethan

IN

Hello, my name is Ethan Bontrager. I have been very involved in the sheep and goat industry as a breeder, judge and exhibitor. I am the owner of Genesis Show Lambs and I am attending Lincoln Land Community College.

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Bredemeyer, Ethan

TX

Evaluation, education, & engagement are three key pieces in livestock evaluation. Growing up on a commercial cattle operation, judging livestock across the country, and educating youth is why Ethan should be the judge at your next livestock show.

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Brooks , Kodie

WV

I've been showing, breeding, and judging for 15 years or so. My brother, and I raise Hereford pigs, and had Flying Squirrell. The top Hereford boar that came out of our stock.

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Brown, Grace

IL

I am a 2nd generation livestock farmer where I started my own beef show cattle production at just 13 years old with my younger brother and business partner, Riley when he was just 9 years old. I have been judging for 10 years competitively.

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Buckland, Jamie

IN

I feel that what young people can learn from exhibiting livestock and participatng in youth activities is priceless. I was a ten year 4-H member that showed cattle, sheep, and swine. I enjoy working with youth through 4-H and FFA programs.

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Buckley, Michael

MS

Hi I'm Michael! I have a strong passion for this industry and the people in it. Growing up raising and exhibiting beef cattle has taught me lessons no classroom could hope teach. Judging stockshows is my way of passing the knowledge down the line.

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Burleson, Logan

TX

Dr. Logan Burleson is an Assistant Professor in the department of agriculture at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, Texas.

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Caffee, Joe

IN

I am an experienced judge, coach and fourth generation livestock producer who has been buying cattle for more than 30 years. My experience as a National FFA Officer makes me at home on the microphone. I look forward to working with your youth.

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Camm, Ariel

IN

I am Ariel Camm from Southern Indiana. I have shown and raised dairy cattle for 10 years and beef cattle for 3 years. I have judged county level shows as well as an Indiana FFA State Qualifier in Dairy Cattle and Livestock Judging.

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Chapman, Bryant

OH

My name is Bryant Chapman and I am a swine/cattle/small ruminant veterinarian residing in Ohio. My family and I currently raise club lambs in southern Michigan. I enjoy working with youth and livestock across the country.

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Christy, Aaron

MI

Graduate of Michigan State University with a degree in Agribusiness Management; My family and I own and operate Christy Hog Farms a show pig operation consisting of 150 sows where we sell show pigs nationwide.

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Clements, Randy

CO

Randy is a club calf producer and dry land farmer in Northeast Colorado who spends his days focusing on producing too quality calves for local youth. Using knowledge gained from judging at Laramie county community college to further his operation.

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Cooley, Nathan

MS

When growing up showing cattle, sheep, and doing public speaking I enjoyed it but didn't realize the actual love for it untill I started getting my own son envolved in it. I hope I can pass along my on knowledge through truth and experience.

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Craig, Jason

MI

Hello! My name is Jason Craig and I currently reside in Southwest, Michigan where our family raises competitive show lambs and club goats that get sold all across the country. Currently, I work in the food science lab for Coca-Cola North America.

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Cross, Michael L.

IN

Judging county & state fairs since 1985,Showing and winning with dairy goats since 1981 under the Crosshart Farm name had the first national champion Oberhasli in 1985, started raising Boers in 1995.1960's had Suffolk breeding herd., 25yr 4-H leader

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Culp, Mick

OH

Hi my name is Mick Culp and I love helping the youth show feed and learn about livestock projects through judging livestock and making it a learning experience. when I judge I make it a point for the exhibitor to have fun,learn, and enjoy the day

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Darr, Whitney

WY

Hello my name is Whitney Darr I grew up in Douglas, Wyoming on a purebred Angus and Commercial cow-calf operation. I participated in 4H and FFA and showed Cattle, Swine and Horses County, State and Nationally wide.

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Davis, Danny

KS

I have judged all species for over 20 years across the nation. I am an Ag. Instructor and enjoy working with todays' youth in the classroom and in the show ring. I have judged at all levels including the Ft. Worth Stock Show & the American Royal.

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Diezi, Jacob

TX

Hi, I'm Jacob Diezi from Bellville, TX. I have been teaching/coaching for over 20 year's. A passion is to teach young student's the value of the livestock industry and rewards of learning this industry can give to us.

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Doig, William G.

IN

William G. Doig, MS, is a Livestock Nutritional Consultant for Greensburg Soy Processors and a Professor of Ag at Ivy Tech Community College. William has judged over 100 shows in 8 US States and in Ontario, Canada. William judges all species.

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Dominguez, Ernie

TX

Ernie Dominguez grew up on a small family farm in the Rio Grande Valley where he raised registered and commercial cattle. He became active in the livestock industry through showing and his involvement in 4-H, FFA and several breed associations.

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Drew, Levi

CO

Levi was born and raised in Fort Morgan, Colorado—where he currently resides with his Wife Amanda and their two children Jocelyn and William. During his childhood, Levi spent his years primarily breeding and raising commercial cattle with his family. In his teenage years he immersed himself in the world of Show Cattle as a member of local 4H and FFA—it was during this time he honed his showmanship and learned how to clip and fit cattle. Drew Show Cattle (DSC) was created in 2002 and has grown to be a subset business to Drew Cattle Company (DCC) which now runs approximately 150 head of cattle focused in Maine-Anjou Breeding stock and Show Steers. DSC has bred and raised animals that have won shows from County and State Fairs to National Shows. DSC and DCC work hard every year to bring the best heifer and steer prospects available for private treaty.

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Edge, Doug

IN

I am a graduate of Black Hawk East Junior College and the University of Illinois where he was a member of national winning livestock Judging Teams. I enjoy working with youth and evaluating competitive livestock across the country.

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