Articles tagged under: Parade of Champions

Parade of Champions: Maren Hoban

Published August 23, 2020

Maren Hoban of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota is still staying active showing cattle and pigs this summer, even despite the cancellation of the state fair. "Every year I look forward to seeing my friends at state fair that I only get…

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Parade of Champions: Lynsey Schmitz

Published August 21, 2020

Oakes, North Dakota native Lynsey Schmitz got creative showing livestock during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her family hosted a hog show called Showdown on the Red in Fargo. "We had people from five different states and more than 200 pigs." There…

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Parade of Champions: Jacob Arnold

Published August 12, 2020

Jacob Arnold of Esmond, North Dakota recently graduated from Maddock High School. Throughout high school, Jacob was involved with 4-H, FFA and Farmers Union. The Arnold family raises Black Angus cattle and showing livestock has always been one passion for…

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Parade of Champions: Larissa Overlie

Published August 10, 2020

Clontarf Haymakers 4-H and Benson, Minnesota FFA member Larissa Overlie has been open to showing different species of animals throughout her many years in the two organizations, including equine, goats, dogs and pigs. This year, the line-up is different due…

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Parade of Champions: Kasi Holm

Published August 7, 2020

Kasi Holm of Forbes, North Dakota is a recent graduate of Ellendale High School. That means her 4-H and FFA careers are coming to a close. Kasi encourages younger members to step outside their comfort zone. "I livestock judged for…

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Parade of Champions: Jazlynn Folland

Published August 4, 2020

The Folland Family of Halma, Minnesota made the tough decision to forgo their livestock projects this year because of the cancellation of the State Fair and many other livestock shows. Jazlynn, who is entering her junior year in high school,…

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Parade of Champions: Abbi Steeke

Published July 31, 2020

Abbi Steeke of Rhame, North Dakota is passionate about livestock. This past year, Abbi has been involved with the livestock judging program at Colby Community College in Colby, Kansas. “Livestock judging is something that helps us know how to produce…

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Parade of Champions: Payton Waage

Published July 27, 2020

Payton Waage of Greenbush, Minnesota shows Charolais cattle. Payton has been in 4-H since 12 years old and shown at the Minnesota State Fair several times. “My favorite part about showing livestock is getting to know the animal and learning…

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Parade of Champions: Riley Faller

Published July 24, 2020

McKenzie 4-H member Riley Faller got involved in the organization at an early age and took an interest in exhibiting goats, steers and more recently, sheep. “You learn a lot of responsibility taking care of animals.” As Faller enters her…

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Parade of Champions: Nate Rehder

Published July 21, 2020

This was the last year of showing hogs and sheep in 4-H for Comstock, Minnesota native Nate Rehder. "We've been showing at some area jackpot shows and everywhere we can," he says. "It just stinks to miss the state fair.…

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