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2015 MINNESOTA 4-H BEEF CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW
St. Paul, MN (8/28/15) - There was a total of 614 beef cattle shown at the 2015 Minnesota 4-H Beef
Show. The 4-H Beef show was held on the first and second day of the Minnesota State Fair, Aug. 27-28. The beef
show judge was Dr. Jason Rowntree from East Lansing, Michigan. The dairy steer judge was Brian Schermerhorn
from New York Mills, Minnesota.
The Supreme Champion Market Beef was shown by Jed Knutson of Freeborn County and was the
Champion Charolais Steer. Elizabeth Wasmoen of Freeborn County took overall Reserve Champion with her
Division II Crossbred Steer. Gavin Mulder of Jackson County took third overall market beef with his Division II
Crossbred Steer. Fourth overall market beef was shown by Marin Eeg of Roseau County with her Maine Anjou
Steer. The fifth overall market beef was shown by Katelyn Hartwig of Stearns County with her Division III
Crossbred Steer.
The Grand Champion Dairy Steer was shown by Malory Mattson of Freeborn County, the steer was the 1305
pound champion from Division I. The Reserve Champion was a 1440 pound steer from Division II and was shown by
Zachery Mattson of Pope County.
The Supreme Champion Breeding Heifer was shown by Jadelyn Williamson of Freeborn County and was
a Maine Anjou Heifer. Dylan Miner of Dodge County took overall Reserve Champion with his Angus Heifer. The
third overall breeding heifer was shown by Callie Ramer of Benton County with her Simmental Heifer. Riley
Johnson of Jackson County took fourth overall with his Commercial Heifer. The fifth overall breeding heifer was
shown by Whitney Olson of Douglas County with her Foundation Simmental Heifer.
The Supreme Champion Cow/Calf was shown by Emily Altenburg of Sibley County and with an Angus
Cow/Calf Pair. Hunter Aggen of Fillmore County took overall Reserve Champion with his Simmental Cow/Calf
Pair. Third Overall was shown by Alayna Schuler from Chippewa County who showed a Red Angus Cow/Calf
pair.
The Grand Champion Prospect Calf was shown by Cole Weidert of Nobles County and with a Prospect
Steer Calf. Sawyer Otto of Redwood County took overall Reserve Champion with Prospect Heifer Calf.
In addition to a quality animal, 4-H youth must demonstrate their knowledge about the beef industry. 4H’ers learn important development and leadership skills throughout their involvement with their projects and
communities. Use the “Locate Entries and Results” links for specific results information on 4-H youth. Searches can be
done by exhibitor name, county, or division/show for specific story needs. http://www.4-H.umn.edu/fair-results
The 4-H program is funded through a partnership of federal, state, county and private resources and is part of the University
of Minnesota Extension. Additional 4-H information can be found at www.4-h.umn.edu/fair-results
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