Judges
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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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 Ahrens, Grace |
OH |
I am currently on The Ohio State University Judging team skilled in Swine and Goats. I am highly qualified to judge showmanship for most species and can thoroughly sort market and breeding stock. |
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 Amick, Aaron |
IN |
Aaron Amick is from Roanoke, IN. He and his family raise/show livestock at many levels. He attended Blackhawk East and has plans to transfer to Oklahoma State University. Aaron was a part of the 2025 All-American Collegiate Livestock Judging team. |
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 Amoss, Trell |
IA |
Trell Amoss is a show livestock producer from Albia, Iowa. He is currently studying Ag Business at Oklahoma State University. He is an advocate for youth agricultural programs, like 4H & FFA, and encourages them to take action in and out of the ring. |
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Anderson, Brenden |
KS |
Member of competitive livestock judging team at Butler Community College. I grew up on a purebred show pig operation. |
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 Arp, Travis |
CO |
Former livestock judging coach with experience in purebred and commercial cattle production. |
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 B, Claudia |
TN |
As a former goat exhibitor, I believe that making each show an educational experience is essential for the growth of the goat industry. I have a great passion for the youth of America, as well as for goats. Through my judging, I strive to make a positive impact in each youth participant’s lives and within the goat industry. |
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 Bachman, Jake |
TN |
Jake Bachman is an experienced livestock judge who enjoys working with youth exhibitors. He values teaching the next generation as much as knowledgeably evaluating livestock. |
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 Bain, Clint |
TN |
My experiences competing on the 2001 UT Martin Livestock Judging Team coupled with my knowledge of the production livestock industry makes me a great choice for your next livestock show judge. |
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Bangert, Zach |
IA |
Hello my name is Zach Bangert. I am very involved in the swine industry as a breeder, judge and youth coach. Currently I am the owner of Bangert Show Stock a small family run show pig operation. I judged at Western Illinois & Black Hawk East College. |
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 Barry, Michael |
TN |
I have 30 years experience judging livestock, including my years as a 4-H & FFA member. Working as a 4-H agent for 20 years, I enjoy working with youth. My preferred species to judge is sheep -breeding & market. I judge poultry, meat goats & cattle |
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 Barth, Andy |
WA |
Andy enjoys promoting the livestock industry and working with students who work hard all year to produce high quality livestock. |
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 Baugh, Betsy |
IN |
My family has been involved with Boer goats for over 16 years. I really enjoy working with young people in county fairs and local judging. My family has actively showed Boers for 12 years. |
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Baumer, Derik |
OH |
I am Derik Baumer, from Midwest Ohio. I have had the privilege of judging many County, District, and State fairs across different states including, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky and Idaho. |
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 Beasley, Robert |
IN |
LICENSED USBGA JUDGE - COUNTY/STATES FAIR Open Goat Show/4-H FAIR/District goat show Breeding stock / Wethers / Showmanship Over 50 years livestock experience / Involved with 4H for over 30 years. Raising and showing goats for over 10 year. |
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Beaver, T.C. |
OH |
My name is T.C. Beaver, I have been active in the Sheep industry for over 20 years with extensive knowledge in sheep production. My obective is to show what God has blessed me with in the Sheep Industry and in Life. |
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Behrhorst, Mike |
NC |
I have over 20 years of experience evaluating beef cattle and showmanship across the nation. I have had the opportunity to sort through junior and open shows including county fairs, jackpot shows, regional/national classics & at the state fair level. |
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Beshear, Amanda |
OK |
My name is Amanda Beshear. I am the 4-H Extension Educator in LeFlore County (Poteau, OK). I enjoying raising show goats and judging livestock shows. My husband and I run Just Kiddin' Farms. www.justkiddinfarms.com |
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 Bewley, Sara |
TX |
Experienced angora goat judge |
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Bill, Dunn |
PA |
Bill Dunn, of Cochranton PA, graduate of Penn State University. I run a 160 head Hereford and Hereford influenced operation that targets both selling feeder calves along selling quality bulls to commercial cattlemen and selling elite show heifers |
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Bishop, Tommy |
TX |
I'm fair , I love evaluating animals and visiting with the youth.I believe I understand what the industry is looking at as time progresses now and the times before us. I've been judging about 10 yrs and I breed and raise pigs in Texas. |
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 Boen, Peter |
TX |
Brownfield Texas Native, 4H and FFA member throughout my entire life. Grew up showing Barrows in Terry County Tx. I was on the Howard Jr College Livestock judging team. |
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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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 Bolen, Samantha |
IL |
I am currently available to judge breeding & market sheep at jackpots and county fairs and cattle at county fairs. |
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 Boles, Sarah |
FL |
Agriculture Teacher/FFA Advisor, Former Florida FFA State Officer, Former UF Livestock Judging Team Member (2014), cattle/swine showing experience, showmanship judge, FFA Livestock Judging Coach to several state qualifying teams, cattle/goat breeder |
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