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Platinum ($500+) Tom Burke, MO Maple Leaf Suffolks, The Hoover Family, PA Ruby Mountain Sheep Co., Cynthia Huckins, NV
Bronze (up to $100) Alan Batt, ID
Blue Spruce Suffolks, The Bollinger Family, PA Stewart Family Suffolks, Barb Stewart, IA Russell Sheep Company, IN Summey Family Farm, CA Reau Suffolks, MI Dennis & Mary Ann Sorensen, IL Baumann Suffolks, MO Heupel Farms, CO Dave & Mary Reesch, MN Everts Family, IA Parsley Suffolks, IN Wright’s Rocky Acres, Don & Alicia Wright, MO MacCauley Suffolks, PA Bailey’s Suffolks, WI Ford Family, IN Henderson Suffolks, IN
Kimm Suffolks, MO Pam Sponaugle, VA JMG Suffolks, Jeremy Geske, MN Rek-Rah Ranch, The Harker Family, IA
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Silver ($101 to $300) Larry Baumgardt, MN Kevin Slack, WI Carol Harder, MN
Wesley Linke – Director, South Dakota What Suffolk breeders had the biggest impact on you (not your flock, but you), and why? There are two significant breeders that have really helped me excel throughout my journey, Jim Van Dyke and Bob Kimm. Bob’s junior program has influenced many youth members throughout the year and I’m lucky enough to be one of them. I’ve been very fortunate with Jim’s hospitality and seedstock use. Not many junior members are able to be a part of some of the top breeders in the industry and I’ve been lucky enough to work with these two. What advice would you give a new junior member or family getting into the Suffolk business? Get active! There are so many different routes you can take within the Suffolk breed and so many resources for us. Another key benefit within the Suffolk organization is that there are so many different opportunities throughout the year to take part in. What has been the best part of being on the junior board? Getting to interact with other junior members throughout the country and making lifelong friends within the breed. Not just the junior members on the board, but all the different people I meet at the different events throughout the year. What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? That I am a twin and I also have twin little brothers. Ha, let’s just say my mom is a proficient woman, two trips to the delivery room and 4 boys later!!! What's your most favorite or least favorite sheep "chore"? My favorite part of chores is just evaluating the lambs and seeing how they progress week to week. Least favorite - Pitching lambing jugs! At least on the flip side I can say I get a workout in for the day after they are cleaned. Raesa Zelinsky - Director, South Dakota What Suffolk breeders had the biggest impact on you and why? The breeder that has made the biggest impact on my life is Bill MacCauley. I remember being a young girl and winning sale credit to buy a ewe from him. This would be one of the first ewes that I purchased in my lifetime, which
would lead to a lifelong friendship and mentorship. Another breeder that has made an impact on my life would be Bob Kimm. It was a privilege to be a part of his sale for a number of years, but the opportunities he allowed this young girl to be a part of only grew my
love for the Suffolk breed. Getting to be a part of various picture days and on the auction block at the sale, embedded the idea of someday having my own sale. Thank you Bill and Bob for the great impact and mentorship you have provided to the Suffolk breed. I want to thank every breeder within the Suffolk industry that has made an impact on my life, because I wouldn’t be where I am today! What advice would you give a new junior member or family getting into the Suffolk business? My advice to anyone that is new in the Suffolk breed is do not be afraid to venture out to national shows or events, you will meet tons of people with the same passion that then become lifelong friends. What has been the best part of being on the junior board? The best part of being on the board is being able to connect with breeders from all over the country! What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? One thing that may be surprising about me is that when I was a toddler I was terrified of sheep! What's your most favorite or least favorite sheep "chore"? My favorite sheep chore is bedding, specifically with corn stalks! Nancy Burton - Junior Coordinator, Wisconsin What Suffolk breeders had the biggest impact on you and why? Some of the Suffolk breeders that impacted me are Aceline Suffolks/Romaine Ace, Riverbend Livestock/Elmer Held, Kimm Suffolks, Russell Sheep Co., Slack Farms/Kevin Slack, and Hukowicz Farm Suffolks. I have either bought a buck or ewe lamb from one of these producers that has helped to shape my flock and to help continue its movement forward.
What advice would you give a new junior member or family getting into the Suffolk business? Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You can always learn something new and find that there are more than one way of doing things. Also, the more you talk to different breeders, the more you can learn new shortcuts or new ways of doing things that can make things easier. What has been the best part of being the Junior Coordinator? The kids are the best part of my job as Junior Coordinator. Getting to work with kids of all ages and help educate them not only about Suffolks, but also being a part of a historical organization. Watching them grow and getting to know them in and out of the show ring and board. What is something people would be surprised to learn about you? I think people would be surprised to know that I have a vast background when it comes to production agriculture. I have lived and worked on dairy farms, I had my own registered herd of Polled Herefords when I was in high school, and my family had a farrow to finish hog operation most of my life. So, I have experience in all these areas besides Suffolk sheep. I draw from my past experiences in these areas even now when I come up against an issue. What's your most favorite or least favorite sheep "chore"? My least favorite sheep “chore” is cleaning the barn. I have always hated having to clean the barn. My favorite is a tie between lambing and showing my sheep.
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