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2012 Iowa Pork Congress Re-Cap IPPA Youth Swine Judging Contest winners announced The performance of some of the students impressed IPPA Producer Outreach Director and contest organizer Kelly Sheets. “No matter how much a student knows about pork production, there is always more to learn,” Sheets said. “The more these kids know about pork production, the better. We need these students to be advocates for the industry and this is a good way of teaching them the things they need to know.” A Cargill Meat Solutions team brought half of a hog carcass for its breakout session and discussed meat quality and the different cuts with students. Brady McNeil, the 2012 president of the Iowa State University Block and Bridle Club, shared information about the club with interested students. Young 4-H and FFA members from 34 Iowa schools participated in the Iowa Pork Producers Association’s fourth annual Youth Swine Judging Contest at the 2012 Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines Jan. 26. Ninety two teams representing 361 students were given the opportunity to sharpen their gilt selection and market hog evaluation skills on a herd of 24 Durocsired crossbred hogs. The contest featured four judging classes. The students scored a keep/cull gilt class, did live carcass evaluation, and judged market hog and commercial gilt classes. In addition to the judging contest, two breakout sessions were held for the students. Several allied business partners joined the Pork Checkoff in co-sponsoring the event. Cargill, Producers Livestock, Eldon C. Stutsman, Inc., Swine Genetics International and Marting Manufacturing/Smidley all had a major role in making the event a success. In-kind support was provided by Marting, Highway Farms, Inc., and Tractor Supply Co. More sponsors are needed for next year, when the contest moves to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. Earlham Team 1 was the overall winner and each of the four team members earned a $400 scholarship. Finishing second was Grinnell Team 1 and each team member received $200 scholarships. Third place was Columbus Team 3, earning each team member a $100 scholarship. The top individual was Zach Lear from Spencer. In the Junior Division, the Benton 4-H Team 1 took 1 st place and 2 nd place went to Benton 4-H Team 2. Members of both teams received plaques. The top individual in the Junior Division was Drew Wiley from Walker. 46 March 2012
2012 Iowa Pork Congress Re-Cap One day, two awards for Wapello Co. pork producers Jan. 25 turned out to be a pretty big day for Ryan and Lana Reed of Ottumwa. Before receiving the 2011 Environmental Steward Award from the Iowa Pork Producers Association that evening, they were presented with the “Gary Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award” for January. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey presented the award to the Reeds at the “Winter Pork Picnic” during the Iowa Pork Congress in Des Moines. The presentation was broadcast live on WHO Radio’s Big Show. “It is exciting to be able to recognize a young family like the Reeds that not only take great care of their livestock, but also go above and beyond to care for their neighbors and reach out to the community,” Northey said. “The Good Farm Neighbor Award was created to recognize families like this that are an example of the great livestock farmers we have in this state.” The Reed Family has a 4,800-head tunnel-ventilated pork facility on their home farm and has additional production at another site. with their neighbors and the community. “When the Reeds first approached us about building their barn in 2007, the very first thing we discussed was trees. The Reed family farm aesthetics are second to none. They have coordinated with the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, Trees Forever and the Iowa Nursery Landscape Association’s Green Farmstead Partner Program to plant an astounding 1,200-tree buffer around their facility to limit odor and particulate matter and provide a home to wildlife,” read the nomination. The Reed family also hosts an annual Fourth of July picnic for area residents to visit the farm, learn about pork production and ask any questions. “This shows the Reed’s strong commitment to neighbor relations and communications,” the Hollingsworths said. The Wergin Good Farm Neighbor award, made possible through the financial support of the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers, recognizes Iowa livestock farmers who take pride in doing things right. This includes caring for the environment and their livestock and being good neighbors. It is named in memory of Gary Wergin, a long-time WHO Radio farm broadcaster who helped create the award. Ryan and Lana have three children: Conner, Kylee Jo and Colt Ryan. Gary and Debbie Hollingsworth nominated the Reeds. “We have been lifelong friends and neighbors of Ryan’s family and it is great to see him and his young family succeeding in livestock agriculture,” the nomination read. The Hollingsworth’s went on to praise the Reed’s efforts to care for the environment and communicate Pictured from left: CSIF Executive Director Brian Waddingham, Ryan and Lana Reed, Debbie and Gary Hollingsworth and Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey.) (Photo courtesy of Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers.) March 2012 47
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