Show Winners

2024 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day

The MN Junior Angus Association Field Day was held June 8-9, 2024 at the Mower County Fairgrounds in Austin, Minnesota. Spencer Wangen evaluated 50 total entries before naming the following champions.

Photos by Magen – Magen Tol

Grand Champion Owned Heifer
Grand Champion Owned Heifer was Minn Lizzo 338L exhibited by Leo Purfeerst of Faribault, MN.

Reserve Champion Owned Heifer
Reserve Champion Owned Heifer was RTM NFF Ellen J317 exhibited by Cora Mayer of Peterson, MN.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer was SWNK Beauty 2388 exhibited by Scott Swanek of Dexter, MN.

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer was Bullerman Missie 3094 exhibited by Brynn Bullerman of Adrian, MN.

Grand Champion Owned Steer
Grand Champion Owned Steer was SWNK Primo 0388 exhibited by Scott Swanek of Dexter, MN.

Reserve Champion Owned Steer
Reserve Champion Owned Steer was SF Primo 31 exhibited by Maddi Beissel of Hampton, MN.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Steer
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Steer was SWNK Primo 0388 exhibited by Scott Swanek of Dexter, MN.

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer was CS Homemade Waffles 611 exhibited by Carter Sivahop of Kenyon, MN.

Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Bull was Gunsolus Vegas 073 exhibited by Paige Gunsolus of Pemberton, MN.

Reserve Champion Bull
Reserve Champion Bull was LFF Coal Train 403 exhibited by Olivia Loncorich of Stewart, MN.

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair was Purfeerst Proven Queen 2251 with calf Purfeerst Proven Queen 2401 exhibited by Leo Purfeerst of Faribault, MN.

Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Reserve Champion Cow-Calf Pair was WB SWSN Lucy 005 with calf LFF Coal Train 403 exhibited by Olivia Loncorich of Stewart, MN.

Champion Junior Showman
Champion Junior Showman was Cora Mayer of Peterson, MN. Reserve Champion Junior Showman was Maddi Beissel of Hampton, MN.

Champion Intermediate Showman
Champion Intermediate Showman was Clare Landrum of Waterville, MN. Reserve Champion Showman was Aiden Hiniker of Pipestone, MN.

Champion Senior Showman
Champion Senior Showman was Taylor Ford of Lake Wilson, MN. Reserve Champion was Miranda Nesler of La Crescent, MN.




2023 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day

The MN Junior Angus Association Field Day was held June 10 & 11th, 2023 at the Faribault County Fairgrounds in Blue Earth, Minnesota. Ashley Recknor and Pete Hunter evaluated 54 total entries before naming the following champions.

Photos by Magen – Magen Tol

Grand Champion Owned Heifer
Grand Champion Owned Heifer was PVF Missie 2128 exhibited by Brynn Bullerman of Adrian, MN.

Reserve Champion Owned Heifer
Reserve Champion Owned Heifer was VZR Missie 2221 exhibited by Cody Ostertag of Kenyon, MN.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Heifer was SWNK Beauty 2388 exhibited by Scott Swanek of Dexter, MN.

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer was Purfeerst Pride 2206 exhibited by Leo Purfeerst of Faribault, MN.

Grand Champion Owned Steer
Grand Champion Owned Steer was Jensen Illusionist 244 FAF exhibited by Brielle Gunsolus of Pemberton, MN.

Reserve Champion Owned Steer
Reserve Champion Owned Steer was JC Black Jack 267 exhibited by Audrey Redalen of Fountain, MN.

Grand Champion Bred & Owned Steer
Grand Champion Bred & Owned Steer was Ostertag Inauguration 202 exhibited by Cody Ostertag of Kenyon, MN.

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer was Ostertag Diesel 218 exhibited by Anna Ostertag of Kenyon, MN.

Grand Champion Bull
Grand Champion Bull was RTM Thor K212 exhibited by Cora Mayer of Peterson, MN.

Reserve Champion Bull
Reserve Champion Bull was Gunsolus Dutton 112 exhibited by Paige Gunsolus of Pemberton, MN.

Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Grand Champion Cow-Calf Pair was Gunsolus Shadoe 031 with calf Gunsolus Dutton 112 exhibited by Paige Gunsolus of Pemberton, MN.

Champion Cow-Calf Pair
Champion Cow-Calf Pair was PVF Blackbird 0141 with calf Bullerman Blackbird 3088 exhibited by Kendall Bullerman of Adrian, MN.

Senior Showmanship
Champion Senior Showman was Brynn Bullerman of Adrian, MN. Reserve Champion Senior Showman was Taylor Ford of Lake Wilson, MN.

Intermediate Showmanship
Champion Intermediate Showman was Cody Ostertag of Kenyon, MN. Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman was Paige Gunsolus of Pemberton, MN.

Junior Showmanship
Champion Junior Showman was Cora Mayer of Peterson, MN. Reserve Champion Junior Showman was Riley Bungum of Sargeant, MN.




2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day

Angus exhibitors led 57 entries at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the entries before naming champions.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
RTM Juana J106 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Cora Mayer, Peterson, Minn., owns the January 2021 daughter of Gateway Follow Me F163. She also won junior champion. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Gunsolus Shadoe 031 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Paige Gunsolus, Pemberton, Minn., owns the March 2021 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She first claimed reserve junior champion. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
Jensen Shadoe 933 of FAF won grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Paige Gunsolus, Pemberton, Minn., owns the February 2019 daughter of Colburn Creed 5770. A January 2022 heifer calf sired by PVF Marvel 9185 is at side. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
MJP Purfeerst Molly 908 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Olivia Loncorich, Stewart, Minn., owns the April 2019 daughter of PVF Surveillance 4129. A January 2022 daughter sired by 5T Power Chip 4790 completes the winning duo. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Bull
FCC Blacklist 041 won grand champion bull at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Taylor Ford, Lake Wilson, Minn., owns the January 2021 son of PVF Blacklist 7077. He earlier won junior champion. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull
CC Just In JLB 431 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Jaden Borman, Holland, Minn., owns the January 2021 son of KG Justified 3023. He first claimed reserve junior champion. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Female
PVF Blackbird 0141 won grand champion female at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Brynn Bullerman, Rushmore, Minn., owns the September 2020 daughter of PVF Blacklist 7077. She first claimed senior champion. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Female
UDE Phyllis 1143 won reserve grand champion female at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Dawson Johnson, Pipestone, Minn., owns the March 2021 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She earlier won junior champion. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Reserve Junior Champion Heifer
RTM Juana Dance J117 won reserve junior champion heifer at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Bodin Mayer, Peterson, Minn., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
MFA Express Way 2J won reserve grand champion steer at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Brady Blair, Glenwood, Minn., owns the April 2021 son of Conley Express 7211. Kelly Schmidt, New Ulm, Minn., evaluated the 57 entries. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Senior Showmanship
These junior Angus members won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Pictured from left are Dawson Johnson, Pipestone, champion; Kelly Schmidt, judge; and Alyssa Nesler, La Crescent, reserve champion. Dawson and Alyssa also represented Illinois in the National Junior Angus Showmanship Contest held in conjunction with the National Junior Angus Show this past July in Kansas City, Mo. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Intermediate Showmanship
These young Angus members won top honors in intermediate showmanship at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Pictured from left are Taylor Ford, Lake Wilson, champion; Kelly Schmidt, judge; and Lydia Coonrod, Hastings, reserve champion. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.

Junior Showmanship
These young Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship at the 2022 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 10-11 in Kasson, Minn. Pictured from left are Scott Swanek, Dexter, reserve champion; Kelly Schmidt, judge; and Cora Mayer, Peterson, champion. Photo by Jentry Squires, American Angus Association.




2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day

Angus exhibitors led 60 entries at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the entries before naming champions.

Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
Chestnut MS Tiger 068 won grand champion bred-and-owned female at 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Dawson Johnson, Pipestone, Minn., owns the March 2020 daughter of PVF Inauguration 6174. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female
RTM Juana Penney H001 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Bodin Mayer, Peterson, Minn., owns the January 2020 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
MCF Purf Proven Queen 7101 won grand champion cow-calf pair at 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Lydia Coonrod, Hastings, Minn., owns the February 2017 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. A January 2021 heifer calf sired by Gateway Follow Me F163 completes the winning pair. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Cow-calf Pair
NFF Winnie G201 won reserve grand champion cow-calf pair at 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Taylor Ford, Lake Wilson, Minn., owns the February 2019 daughter of S&R Roundtable J328. A March 2021 son sired by K&J Still Rough 208 is at side. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Owned Female
Chestnut Ruby 012 won grand champion owned female at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Dawson Johnson, Pipestone, Minn., owns the January 2020 daughter of Chestnut Redemption 38. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female
FF Erica 003 won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Emily Thorson, Glenville, Minn., owns the March 2020 daughter of Colburn Primo 5153. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Bull
RTM North Point H002 won grand champion bull at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Caroline Mayer, Peterson, Minn., owns the January 2020 son of RTM North Prairie B731. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Bull
CAR King Of Queens 002 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Lydia Coonrod, Hastings, Minn., owns the January 2020 son of Silveiras S Sis GQ 2353. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Grand Champion Steer
GA Angus 201 won grand champion steer at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Brielle Gunsolus, Pemberton, Minn., owns the March 2020 son of Colburn Primo 5153. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Armstrong Eldon 941 won reserve grand champion steer at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Joe Sevareid, Owatonna, Minn., owns the March 2020 son of 5T Power Chip 4790. Cory Altena, George, Iowa, evaluated the 60 entries. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Senior Champion Showman
These junior Angus members won top honors in senior showmanship at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Pictured from left are Bodin Mayer, Peterson, champion; Cory Altena, judge; and Katie Fitzgerald, West Concord, reserve champion. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Intermediate Champion Showman
These young Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Pictured from left are Taylor Ford, Lake Wilson, champion; Cory Altena, judge; and Emily Coonrod, Hastings, reserve champion. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.

Junior Champion Showman
These young Angus members won top honors in junior showmanship at the 2021 Minnesota Junior Angus Association Field Day, June 11-12 in Worthington, Minn. Pictured from left are Scott Swanek, Dexter, champion; Cory Altena, judge; and Cora Mayer, Peterson, reserve champion. Photo by Rod Geppert, American Angus Association.



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