February 28, 2017

 

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Reese Anderson Earns Junior Bronze and Silver Awards

Reese Anderson, Chrisman, Ill., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze and Silver awards, according to Jaclyn Clark, education and events director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

The 11-year-old daughter of Scott and Cindy Anderson attends Chrisman Junior High School and is a member of the NJAA and the Illinois Junior Angus Association.

She has participated in local, state, regional and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), Reese participated in livestock judging and essay contests and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off. In 2015-2016 she was a participant in the mentoring program.

She has submitted weight data to the American Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR®) and consigned cattle at the Diamonds in the Rough sale. She is also involved in her local 4-H club.

The Bronze and Silver awards are the first two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the awards, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.

The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 6,000 active members nationwide.

 

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