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sale bulls every year. In college, the livestock judging program opened the door to so many wonderful people in the cattle industry. While at Kansas State University, I worked for Mid-Continent Farms before their steer and heifer sales. The Stewart family was my home away from home while I was in college. Not only did they keep my freezer full of hamburger, which was huge for a broke college kid, but they also had a major impact on my involvement with show cattle. After graduating from Kansas State, I stayed involved in different ways, working for various people at the majors and building lifelong friendships with people in the business. One thing I love most about the livestock business is

the people in it. There is a comradery and bond shared that is second to none. The common ground of hard work, dedication, true grit, and having to pick yourself up, dust off, and try harder the next time creates a connection like no other. Once I moved to Texas, I stayed very involved in selling steers and helping kids learn daily care, feeding, and showmanship skills. Working with the youth has been extremely rewarding for me. My primary role today is being a show mom to Libbi. Seeing the passion she has for her steers, and her willingness to go the extra mile without being told, makes my heart so full. I am so grateful for everything this industry has given me over the years and give God all the glory. ■

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HOWDY , a word I’ve grown accustomed to and have begun to use in my daily vocabulary since beginning at Texas A&M University. As a native of Faribault, Minnesota, and a Texas transplant, I have grown to appreciate every moment of my current life.

My name is Tar Tut, and despite my unconventional start in this industry, I have learned that no matter what

happens, someone, somewhere will always be there in your corner to support you in whatever you do. My story starts with my parents back in 1990, when they fled war torn Sudan. At that time, the Sudanese people were involved in one of the longest and bloodiest civil wars in history. They came to the United

States as refugees and first settled in Texas. My parents

then moved to Memphis, Tennessee, where my brother and I were born. Shortly after, my family and I moved to Faribault, Minnesota, to be closer to family. I grew up in a large family of six brothers and two sisters. In 2004, my youngest sister was born with Down’s syndrome. Her condition required many visits to the hospital. It was there where my family and I met Debi Purfeerst, who became my sister’s home nurse. Debi would visit my family’s home to check in on my sister and through the years, Debi developed a relationship with my family, but I grew an even more special connection with her. The summer before sixth grade year, Debi asked if I would like to visit her farm. Debi and her family raised and successfully showed registered Angus cattle, and her youngest son, Matt, was still showing. With zero hesitation, I was hooked and wanted to be involved with any and everything farm or show cattle related from that first trip to Purfeerst Farms. Debi worked a couple of miles from my home, and would come every other day to pick me up to work on show cattle and to learn the ropes of the trade. Her youngest, Matt, played an integral role in my love and passion for this game because of his drive and willingness to teach me all that he knows. In the fall of 2013, I attended my first cattle

show at the Minnesota Beef Expo and participated in showmanship. Not making the cut, I could not ever be more grateful, because that was when I truly fell in love with showmanship, because I wanted to be that kid that was at the backdrop with the rest of the top five for showmanship. I worked hard and made it a goal of mine to do just that. Along with that, the oldest son, Mark and his wife Jamie, were coaching the local county judging team and asked me to join the team. Little did I know where it would take me and how much of an impact it would have on my life. Both Mark and Jamie, played an instrumental part in my development early on, by not only growing my confidence and ability to evaluate livestock but allowing me to grow as an individual in all other aspects of my life. Prior to joining a livestock judging team, I was the shy kid who did not step out of my comfort zone and always wanted to stay at home. However, they broke me out of my shell and allowed me to discover who I truly was at a young age. The following year, the Purfeerst leased me a spring Angus heifer to show at the county fair. There, I was fortunate enough to see success on the county level and earn a trip to the Minnesota State Fair to compete with the “big dogs.” Being on the local county team, I also had the

When I met Tar Tut at one of his first Junior National Hereford Expos I knew he was destined to be a leader and a shining star in this industry. He always has had such a presence in the showring and his passion for people and this industry is unmatched. It didn’t take long until he was serving as a state voting delegate, attending Faces of Leadership and then putting his name in the hat to run for a position on the National Junior Hereford Association Board of Directors. This summer will mark his second year on the board and he now holds the office of leadership chairman, a position that fits him very well. Tar is a true peoples champion and the junior NJHA members love to be around him and learn from him. He takes his job on the board very seriously and has brought so many valuable ideas and concepts to better our organization. Tar definitely makes the NJHA proud and has represented us well at Texas A&M and now as he moves into a job with Merck Animal Health. At our recent BOLD leadership conference, Tar led a workshop on coaching and who you are as a leader. As he was telling the story of the coaches that have made a difference along his journey, I couldn’t help but think of what a great coach he has been to the younger Hereford junior members through his service on the NJHA Board. Tar’s journey has only just began and I can’t wait

to see where he takes his leadership from here. Amy Cowan, American Hereford Association Director of Youth Activities and Foundation

chance to judge at the state judging contest along with exhibiting my heifer. That same summer, I was standing in line waiting for my nightly meal, when a BOLD, CONFIDENT and beefy, 13-year- old Hans Lind, approached me and asked me what I was doing. I told him I was waiting for a meal when he invited me to the family’s camper to eat a meal there. In short, the rest is history and I have been considered family to the Linds for the last 10 years. From that moment on, for the last 6 to seven years I have spent a majority of every major holiday with the Lind family because they took me in as one of their own. A couple of years later, the Junior National Hereford Expo (JNHE) was held only three hours down the road from where I lived in

Madison, Wisconsin. It was there I met numerous people from all over the country and saw what the junior board did and was immediately hooked on everything junior nationals related. The National Junior Hereford Association (NJHA) and all its members welcomed me with open arms and, like the Lind family, were very accepting of me. It was the impact that both the Hereford Breed and the Red Angus Breed had on my adolescent life that made me want to run for the junior board so I could have the same influential impact on young junior members’ lives as the board members had on mine. I have been fortunate enough to serve on two different breed associations, junior board of directors.

My first position as a director on the NAJRAE junior board and currently serving as the Leadership Chair on the NJHA junior board directors. For lack of a better way to say it, during my developmental stages and figuring out who I was and what I am passionate about, I found my other love in livestock judging. As high school graduation approached, I realized that I could continue to pursue my passion for livestock judging in college. Two of my close friends, Cal Schultz and Martha Moenning and I, toured junior colleges together, and by the grace of God, we all landed at Butler Junior College in El Dorado, Kansas. There I gained a newfound confidence and love for the game instilled in me by Coach Taylor

Frank. A young, green team of 14 young adults became my family for the following two years where we were blessed to see success and were named Co-Team of the Year. It was important to me to further my education and livestock judging career and after much consideration, I made the decision to make Texas A&M University home for the last two years. In my opinion, the BEST Land Grant university that is dynamic in every perspective. While competing on one of the most decorated teams to have gone through the judging program and receiving a next-level education, the team was fortunate enough to finish its season named the Reserve National

Champions along with having Seven of the 10 All- Americans named to the All-American Team. My future plans are still in the works; however, I have aspirations to receive my Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Agriculture Leadership or Organizational and Strategic Leadership with goals of continuing to work

within the agriculture industry. Words become powerless when searching for the right words in expressing my gratitude for each and every person that has played an influential and integral role in my development from a young age to where I am today.

From the bottom of my heart I cannot say THANK you enough, specifically, Doug, Becky, and their children; Chellsey Olson and husband Nate, daughters, Cora and Sylvi; Colby and wife Tracy, children, Tate, Channing and Laramie; Lakyn Lind and Ryan Mesch, daughter Saige; Dani Kingsley and Shane Coulter, daughter

Mya; Kjersta and David Donnelley, daughter Kaylin; and Hans and Jens. Also, to the Purfeerst family, Jim, Deb and their children; Mark and wife Jamie, children Leo, Ivy and Kade; Misty, daughters Stella and Mackenzie; Matt and wife Alyssa and son Jones. ■

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Whether you are interested in agricultural media and communications, agricultural education, agricultural business, animal science or plant science, West Texas A&M University’s Department of Agricultural Sciences has degree programs that will assist students in their future employment goals. The campus is in Canyon, Texas where there is no better place to study agriculture than in the heart of the industry itself, the Texas Panhandle. “The nature of the Panhandle is people oriented,” said Dr. Lance Kieth, associate dean and department head for agricultural

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programs. Last year, 22 students and five faculty members traveled a total of 18,163 miles across the globe. The department is well recognized for their competitive teams and the success that precedes them. Livestock judging, meats judging, horse judging, equestrian, ranch horse team and rodeo provide students with valuable knowledge and experiences that aid in improving life skills as well as career readiness. “Meat judging has allowed me to gain knowledge of the U. S. meat industry, create connections across the nation and made me become more active in my university resulting in numerous lifelong friends,” said Caleb Olfers, a junior animal science major and member of the meats judging team.

Canyon, Texas is surrounded by some of the most fertile land in the U. S. “In terms of uniqueness, I think it is the immersion in the agriculture industry and our students being able to spend time in that,” Kieth said while explaining the advantages of WTAMU. The university utilizes the location it is in by inviting industry leaders to connect with students for a more real-world agriculture experience. The Texas Panhandle leads the nation in dairy, beef, corn, and sorghum production, granting students several avenues of agriculture to learn from in a close vicinity to campus. To learn more about WTAMU Department of Agricultural Sciences please visit www.wtamu. edu/agricutlure or call 806-651-2585. ■

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The American Junior Maine-Anjou Association has held their National Junior Shows in Louisville, KY (2022), Chickasha, OK (2021), Brookings, SD (2020), Des Moines, IA (2019), Grand Island, NE (2018), Hutchinson, KS (2017), Grand Island, NE (2016), Springfield, IL (2015), Louisville, KY (2014), Grand Island, NE (2013), Lima, OH (2012) and Kansas City, MO (2011). Grand Island will once again host the show this Summer!

2011 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Whitney Walker

2012 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Whitney Walker

2013 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Kelsey Rutt

2014 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Becca Moore

2015 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Whitney Walker

2016 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Stewart Skiles

2017 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Stewart Skiles

2018 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Rhylee Rodgers

2019 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Sara Sullivan

2020 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Kelton Arthur

2021 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Caitlyn Skiles

2022 GRAND CHAMPION MAINETAINER Maggie Griswold

At a show a few weeks ago, I was visiting with one of my friends that I don’t get to see very often. She asked her young son who was by her side, “do you know Miss Jen?” He shook his head no, and she responded by saying “well, she knows you.” What she meant was that I know him from seeing his mom’s social media. I follow her, so I know about him, but I really don’t know him, and he doesn’t know me. This happens a lot with social media. You can feel like you know someone even though you have no relationship with them. My question is, how do you know Jesus? Do you know Him, or just know about Him? Do you take time to build a relationship with Him? Do you take time to follow Him? In Matthew 7:21-23 Jesus teaches us “21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name and in your name drive out demons and in your name perform many miracles?’ 23 Then I

will tell them plainly, ‘I never knew you. Away from me, you evildoers!’” The world wants to make us believe that good people go to heaven and bad people go to hell. This is just simply not the case. If there is no God and no Jesus, there is no heaven. The Bible teaches us that the only way to heaven is to believe in Jesus and follow Him. The scripture above states that only those that do the will of the Father will enter the kingdom of heaven. We can’t just know about Jesus. We can’t just believe in God. The three things we must do to spend eternity in heaven are to believe in Him, confess our sins, and live our lives according to His will. We live in a world that is getting farther and farther away from God and more engulfed in sin. It has never been more important to focus on having a real relationship with God so that sin doesn’t creep into our lives. When our time comes to leave this world, it’s better to be certain that we’ve lived a life according to Jesus teachings and are welcomed with open arms into heaven. ■

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Aksarben Grand Island, NE September 21-24, 2023

Braunvieh Junior National Kearney, NE June 19-23, 2023

Angus Junior National Grand Island, NE July 1-8, 2023

Cardinal & Gold Ames, IA June 11, 2023

American Royal Kansas City, MO October 4-22, 2023

Charolais Junior National St. Paul, MN July 2-7, 2023

American Royal Spring Junior Livestock Show Kansas City, MO March 27-30, 2024

Cheyenne Livestock Expo Cheyenne, WY November 13-26, 2023

Chianina Junior National Grand Island, NE June 19-24, 2023

Black Hereford Junior National Cookville, TN June 14-17, 2023

Upcoming Events are provided for your convenience. Please check individual ads or contacts to confirm show and sale dates and locations. Email your show’s name, location, phone number and website to theshowtimes@yahoo.com for a complimentary listing of your upcoming show. We will also add it to our website as well as our free Showtimes App!

Colorado State Fair Pueblo, CO August 25 - September 4, 2023

Blue & Gray Battle for the Banner Belington, WV July 22 & 23, 2023

Cornhusker Classic Upper Sandusky, OH October 29, 2023

Brangus Junior National Chickasha, OK June 25-July 1, 2023

ENY Summer Classic Rhinebeck, NY June 16-17, 2023

North Star Showdown Zumbrota, MI May 27 & 28, 2023

Fayette County Premier Jackpot Show Dunbar, PA May 20 & 21, 2023

NW Keystone Classic Meadville, PA May 19 & 20, 2023

Red Angus Junior National Brookings, SD June 26 - July 1, 2023

Gelbvieh Junior National Huron, SD July 2-7, 2023

UPCOMING ISSUES

Red Dirt Rendezvous Stillwater, OK June 8-10, 2023

Gem City Showdown Laramie, WY June 30 - July 2, 2023

AUGUST 2023 STATE FAIR EDITION Ad Deadline: JULY 10 Available: JULY 25

Santa Gertrudis Junior National Gonzales, TX June 17-24, 2023

Henry County Fair Cambridge, IL June 25, 2023

Shorthorn Junior National Des Moines, IA June 18-24, 2023

Hereford Junior National Madison, WI July 8-14, 2023

SEPT/OCT 2023 FALL EDITION Ad Deadline: SEPT 10 Available: SEPT 25

Showing for the Memories Salem, IL June 10, 2023

Legends in the Making Sidney, NE May 27 & 28, 2023

NOV/DEC 2023 YEAR END EDITION Ad Deadline: OCT 25 Available: NOV 7

Simmental Junior National Des Moines, IA July 7-13, 2023

Limousin Junior National Rapid City, SD July 7-13, 2023

Souder Stock Clinic & Jackpot Newville, PA June 3 & 4, 2023

Maine-Anjou Junior National Grand Island, NE June 19-24, 2023

Plan now to advertise in an upcoming issue of The Showtimes Magazine! We offer discounted rates for year/6 issue contracts! Email theshowtimes@yahoo.com or call Betty at 303.579.4032 to learn more or reserve your ad!

Washington County Classic West Alexander, PA June 24-25, 2023

Mini Hereford Junior National Amarillo, TX June 19-24, 2023

National Western Stock Show Denver, CO January 6-21, 2024

North Dakota Junior Beef Expo Minot, ND June 23-24, 2023

2023 AKSARBEN STOCK SHOW Market Beef & Feeder Calves Jirl Buck

2023 ARIZONA NATIONAL LIVESTOCK SHOW Jr. Heifers, Market Steers &

Swine Ben Bobell

Prospect Cattle Amanda Schnoor Barrows Justin Rodibaugh

Sheep Brad Dale

Goats Slayton Strube

Market Lambs & Breeding Ewes Shawn Ramsey

Breeding Cattle Chad Breeding

Market Goats Slayton Strube Gilts Nick Hofschulte

2023 AMERICAN ROYAL Junior Market Animals: Steers Deb Core

FULL LIST OF JUNIOR NATIONAL JUDGES LISTED IN OUR 2023 JUNIOR NATIONAL PREVIEW 189

Hogs Will Winter

Supreme Heifers Mark Ebeling

Lambs Josh Cody

Breeding Gilts Carrie Brockman

Goats Skyler Scotten

Wether Dam Ewes Barrett Carlisle Wether Dam Does Leah Amstutz

2024 RODEO AUSTIN

2023 MAINE-ANJOU JUNIOR NATIONAL Judge Ryan Rathmann Judge Brady Jensen

Market Steers Shane Bedwell

Market Barrows Kyndal Reitzenstein

Market Goats Caleb Boardman

2023 AYE

Cattle John Rayfield

Sheep Logan Newsom Goats Sam Mattingly

Hogs Ben Moyer

2023 COLORADO STATE FAIR Steers Brady Ragland

2024 HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW Junior Market Animals: Steers Chris Mullinix

Hogs Cassidy Hayes

Lambs Gene Winn

Goats Harlan Yocham

Lambs Jeff Ripley

Junior Breeding Cattle Jeff Ward Open Breeding Heifers Jeff Jackson

Goats Jess Yeaman

LAURIE’S HOMEMADE

Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS CHICKEN • 4 lbs. Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs • 4 Tbs. Olive Oil • ½ Tsp. Garlic Powder • ½ Tsp. Onion Powder • ½ Tsp. Dried Oregano • ½ Tsp. Dried Basil • 1 Tsp. Salt • ½ Tsp. Pepper SAUCE • 5 Cloves of Garlic Finely Minced • 1/4 Tsp. Sesame Oil • 1/4 Tsp. Fresh or Ground Ginger • 1 Tsp. Rice Wine Vinegar or White Vinegar • ½ Cup Brown Sugar • 1/4 Cup Soy Sauce • 1 Tsp. Garlic Chili Paste or Chili Flakes

DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 Degrees. Trim all the chicken thighs thoroughly of any fat or skin and place in gallon baggie or bowl. Cover with all the dry ingredients and mix till evenly coated. Line a baking sheet with either parchment paper or foil and lay out chicken flat in an even layer. Bake for one hour till cooked thorough check at the 45 min. mark. Remove from oven and set on counter to cool slightly while sauce finishes. When there is roughly 5-10 min. left on baking the chicken sauté the garlic in a small pot with the sesame oil. When it starts to slightly turn light golden brown add the rest of the ingredients and simmer over low heat till it slightly thickens into a sauce. Test it at this point and if you like it sweeter add a tablespoon of honey or brown sugar if you want it saltier lightly salt to taste. Chop the chicken into bite sized pieces and in a bowl cover with the sauce and stir till complexly coated. Serve over Rice and enjoy!!

This dish makes amazing leftovers as well!

The Dutchess County Agricultural Society presents

June 16th & 17th, 2023

CATTLE – HOGS – LAMBS

• Grand $500 • Reserve $250 • Third Overall $100 THE JACKPOT OF SUMMER Dutchess County Fairgrounds - Rhinebeck, New York www.enysummerclassic.com

North Dakota Junior Beef Expo June 23-24, 2023 • North Dakota State Fairgrounds • Minot, ND Celebrating 28 years

The North Dakota Junior Beef Expo is held in cooperation with the Ward County Shootout Show. Maximize your time through participation in both shows! Ward County Shootout Rules and Entries For entry forms, rules and more information, visit www.ndstockmen.org or “North Dakota Junior Beef Expo” on Facebook or call (701) 223-2522. Entry fees: $20/head for heifers and $30/ head for market animals. Late entries will be charged $10/head.

Since 1995, the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association has hosted the North Dakota Junior Beef Expo, a multi-breed junior field day for 4-H, FFA and junior breed association members. It’s a chance to learn, compete for prizes and premiums, meet others interested in the beef cattle industry and have fun at the same time!

Accommodations

A block of rooms will be reserved at the Clarion Hotel, across from the North Dakota State Fairgrounds. Call (701) 852-2504 and reference the Junior beef expo block for the discounted rate.

Entry deadline is June 1 . Sanctioned by the North Dakota Junior Point Show Association.

JUNE 24 & 25 WASHINGTON COUNTY CLASSIC

OPEN TO ALL YOUTH 21 AND UNDER PIG, LAMB, & GOAT SHOW

WEST ALEXANDER FAIRGROUNDS 116 RT 40-W West Alexander, PA 15376

All Entries to be Completed Through Showman.app $25 Entry Fee Each Animal Per Day Must be Entered and Paid by June 6 to Receive Free T shirt ENTRIES ACCEPTED DAY OF SHOW

Purebred Pigs must be Born on or After 11/1/2022

Food Available: Both days by Jeff’s BBQ Show Supplies: Available both days by Sullivan Supply Campers - $75 for the weekend Bedding: Bring your own bedding. Pens must be cleaned before leaving. Health Papers: Sheep & Goats : Recommended (Required out of state). Swine: 14 day health paper & RFID tags required.

TOP 5 PAYOUTS GRAND OVERALL - $600 RESERVE OVERALL - $300 3RD OVERALL - $200 4TH OVERALL - $150 5TH OVERALL - $100

All type shows (Crossbred Pig, Purebred Pig, Lamb, WFX and Goat) will select a Top 5 Overall and in each division or breed.

ARRIVAL FRIDAY, JUNE 23 Animals may arrive any time after 3pm Registration and Weight Declaration: All animals from 6 to 8 pm

PUREBRED PIG PAYOUTS GRAND OVERALL - $250 RESERVE OVERALL - $175

DAY 2 SUNDAY, JUNE 25: Registration and Weight Declaration: All species from 7 to 8 am Show Starts at 9:00 am Ring 1: Goat Showmanship Ring 2: Pig Showmanship at 9:30 am Lambs to Follow Goats in Ring 1

DAY 1 SATURDAY, JUNE 24: Registration and Weight Declaration: Lambs Goats and Pigs: from 7 to 9 am Show Starts at 10:00 am Ring 1: Goat Showmanship Ring 2: Pig Showmanship at 10:30 am Lambs to Follow Goats in Ring 1

3RD OVERALL - $150 4TH OVERALL - $125 5TH OVERALL - $100

June 24-25 2023 /washingtoncountyclassic WHITE FACE CROSS PAYOUTS GRAND OVERALL - $100 RESERVE OVERALL - $50 3RD, 4TH, & 5TH - BANNERS ALL purebred gilts and barrows must show valid NSR or Team Purebred Pedi- gree at show. All purebred pigs must be registered in the showman’s name by date of show. All gilts and barrows will show together by weight.

Different Judge Each Specie Each Day SIX JUDGES

Two day PCLA sanctioned show TWO DAY SHOW PCLA MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED

ALL JUDGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED ONCE CONFIRMED

SHOW CONTACTS:

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