2011 NJSA Eastern Regional results

NJSA Eastern Regional Show
Oct. 7-8
Harrisburg, Pa.
Judge: Tom Farrer, Ind.










Champion Overall & Champion Yorkshire Gilt
Garrett See, NC
RIY9 BUCK FIFTY 136-1 x LFC8 CANNON BALL 34-1


Reserve Champion Overall & Champion Duroc Gilt
Devin Ammann, IL
BAMA0 NO DOUBT 12-4 x DPK7 TREASURE HUNT 4-2


Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt
Adrian Austin, IL
OAB8 PSSS BUCK CHERRY 1-1 x RWG8 PSSS NO PROBLEM 197-3


Champion Bred & Owned Duroc Gilt
Alicia Keller, NY
WTX9 TCG ONLY APPROACH 10-2 x BG7 NAVAL OFFICER 2-4


Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Duroc Gilt
TJ Parks, OH
SDH9 YAK II 218-2 x ROBB8 ABSOLUTE 2-7


Champion Hampshire Gilt
Skylar Knapp, IN
DMP9 BURIED ALIVE 20-4 x WTX7 MOMENTUM 96-2


Reserve Champion Hampshire Gilt
Margaret Holloway, MD
APLS8 HUNG JURY 3-2 x GRA5 GET SERIOUS 65-5


Champion Bred & Owned Hampshire Gilt
Cody Clyburn, OH
HARK9 OUTRAGE 1-4 X JM7 PARTY FOUL 34-5


Champion and Champion Bred & Owned Landrace Gilt
Mark Banister, OH
WCMP9 PSSS GENERAL LEE 5-2 x JMG8 PSSS GENERAL LEE 13-9


Reserve Champion Landrace Gilt
Heather Storer, OH
CR9 PSSS BLADE 732-2 x WLHP6 PSSS GENERAL LEE 3-1


Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Landrace Gilt
Madison Cook, DE
OGL9 IZZO 11-4 x JMG8 PSSS ZEUS 40-8


Reserve Champion Yorkshire Gilt
Paige Stahl, PA
WGW9 MOONSHINE 72-4 x MTY6 NIGHT TRIPP 11-2


Champion Bred & Owned Yorkshire Gilt
Garrett Lowes, IN
JGR9 GRUS AIR RAID 159-9 x LFC8 GRUS GATEWAY 1-3


Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Yorkshire Gilt
Brandon Stickler, IL
WGW9 THE GRIZZ 38-8 x KEIS4 SWEETNESS 10-2

Swine Farms: A Great Place to Work theme for Oct. 18 workshop, Mankato

Seminar planned for swine farm owners, employees and managers

• Oct. 18
• Mankato, Minn.
• 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• $20 before Oct. 10/$40 at the door
• Register at http://www.mnpork.com/producers/index.php

• So, You Want to Date My Daughter: Bruce Vincent, nationally recognized agricultural advocate
• Euthanasia Training: John Deen, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota
• Working In a Filtered Barn: Darwin Reicks, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter
• Fight, Flight or Engage: Employee Conflict Management: Donna Rae Scheffert, Leadership Tools
• With Vision, There is Hope: Bruce Vincent, nationally recognized agricultural advocate

Swine Farms: A Great Place To Work is the theme of this year’s Workforce Development Seminar set for Oct. 18 at the Country Inn & Suites, Mankato. The seminar runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Keynote speaker will be Bruce Vincent, the founder of Provider Pals and a nationally recognized agricultural advocate. Vincent’s opening talk, "So, You Want to Date My Daughter," looks at how understanding society’s environmental and animal husbandry concerns is critical to engaging the public.

At his afternoon talk, "With Vision, There is Hope," he will discuss how Americans are taught that getting your hands dirty at work is an unfulfilling career choice. Vincent will discuss why this outlook is risky for those who feed, clothe, and shelter humanity and why reversing this trend is important to workforce competency, and economic and environmental health.

Additional seminar speakers will be John Deen, DVM, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota, who will discuss current swine care research; Darwin Reicks, DVM, Swine Vet Center, St. Peter, who will provide information on swine barn filtration systems and filtered barn biosecurity practices; and Donna Rae Scheffert of Leadership Tools, who will discuss tactics and strategies for handling and preventing conflict.

Although the seminar is geared towards those who work in pork production, the speakers will provide beneficial information for anyone involved in livestock care and agriculture.

Preregistration is encouraged, although at-the-door registration will be accepted if space is available. The preregistration fee is $20 per person, if paid by Oct. 10. Registration at the door will be $40. Registration includes materials, lunch and refreshments.

For online registration and seminar details go to http://www.mnpork.com/producers/index.php or contact MPB Assistant Executive Director Jeremy Geske at (507) 345-8814. The Minnesota Pork Board and the Pork Checkoff are seminar sponsors. 

NSR seeks candidates for position of field representative

The National Swine Registry is currently seeking candidates for the position of field representative. The successful candidate will cover the Southwestern and Western states and will represent the National Swine Registry and the National Junior Swine Association at various events and functions. This position will be involved with various functions of all NSR departmental efforts; however, frequent interaction with NSR Marketing and Communications staff will be required in serving as a liaison for breeders in their individual marketing efforts. The successful candidate will also play an integral role in the facilitation and development of NJSA events.

This position will require considerable travel and could involve as many as 125 nights away from home annually. Location is flexible within the designated territory, but access to a major airport would be advantageous.

A degree in animal science and a background in the purebred swine industry is preferred, but not required. The successful candidate should excel in communication skills and have the desire and ability to assist NSR and NJSA members reach their individual goals.

Application deadline: Nov. 4, 2011

Applicants must send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references by mail or electronically to:

Mike Paul

NSR Vice President of Operations

2639 Yeager Road

West Lafayette, IN 47906

mike@nationalswine.com