one What is your involvement in the livestock industry? I am the Executive Vice President of the American Maine-Anjou Association. Personally I have owned cattle since my first birthday and currently me and my family have a small registered herd. two What inspired you to become a judge? As a kid it was not a goal of mine to judge livestock shows but that desire grew as I competed in collegiate livestock judging at Connors State College and Oklahoma State University. three What has been your favorite judging experience? That is a tough one, I have been fortunate to judge many of the national shows but one of my favorites is getting to evaluate at the “Judging of the Steer” show in Costa Rica, that was an experience of a lifetime. four What is the best steer you have ever judged? It is hard to pick just one but a few of my favorites are the Champion and Reserve Champion from the 2021 Cattlemen’s Congress and the 2020 Denver Champion.
five What will be your approach to judging the Steer Show at the 2021 Indiana State Fair? I don’t know if it will be anything different than how as I always look at Market Steers. I like fresh powerful steers, that are good looking and come to the ground on a flexible set of feet and legs. six What are you looking forward to the most at the Indiana State Fair? Getting the chance to work with junior exhibitors is always a blessing, and getting to do that at one of the historically elite state fairs is just icing on the cake! seven If you could give one piece of advice, what would it be? Every steer will get a good honest look from me, bring your “A” game and lets have fun! eight Why is Agriculture and the Livestock Show Industry so important to you? It has been my passion for most of my life and I can’t think of a greater honor than getting to work with the next generation of leaders!
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INDIANA STATE FAIR STEER JUDGE BLAKE NELSON ANSWERS EIGHT OF OUR QUESTIONS!
2021 CATTLEMEN’S CONGRESS GRAND CHAMPION STEER OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
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