BEST Banquet
The 2012 OCA BEST Banquet will take place June 2, 2012 at the Ohio Expo Center. Highlights from the 2011 banquet are below.
Over 400 people were in attendance to celebrate the 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) Program as it wrapped up on June 4 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. Several representatives of the program’s sponsoring partners were on hand to help with the presentation of more than $25,000 worth of awards in the form of U.S. Savings Bonds, luggage, belt buckles, coats, cowhide tables, trophies and show materials. This year’s sponsoring partners included: Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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OCA's BEST Coordinator Todd Pugh (left) recognized the BEST Program's Partnering Sponsors during the annual banquet. Pictured with Pugh are: Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Malania Birney: T.J. Birney; Matthew Randolph (all from Jefferson County); Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation;Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America;BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Over 415 head of cattle and more than 310 youth were entered in the program this year. The 2010-2011 BEST program featured 16 sanctioned shows and weaved its way across the state, from as far west as Greene County to as far east as Tuscarawas County. These shows could not take place without the tremendous support and dedication from the following associations and organizations: Allen County Cattlemen’s Association, The Ohio State University Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, The Ohio State University Saddle & Sirloin Club, The Ohio State University Alpha Gamma Sigma Fraternity, Gallia County Cattlemen’s Association, Clark County Cattlemen’s Association, Wilmington College Delta Theta Sigma Fraternity, Cedarville Hot Shots 4-H Club, Greene County Cattlemen’s Association, Ohio Cattlemen’s Association, Buckeye Classic Committee and Tuscarawas County Cattlemen’s Association.
Banquet Sponsors
The BEST program also receives tremendous support for awards and the awards banquet. The 2010-2011 banquet and award sponsors were Bob Evans, Hamilton Insurance Agency, Harsh’s Farm Service, Highland Livestock Supply, Kent Feeds Inc., Merchants National Bank, R & R Fabrication by Design, ShowRite Show Feeds by Hubbard Feeds, Sullivan Supply, Tru-Test livestock scales, Umbarger Show Feeds and Weaver Leather. These sponsors donated a wonderful set of door prizes and offered monetary support for awards.
State breed associations sponsored savings bonds for the winners in each of the respective breeds: Buckeye Hereford Association, Ohio Angus Association, Ohio Chianina Association, Ohio Mid-Eastern Maine-Anjou Association and Ohio Shorthorn Breeders Association. The Ohio Cattlemen's Association provided savings bonds for the remaining breeds.
BEST Committee
The OCA BEST program functions with the strong backing of the BEST Committee. Serving on the BEST Committee are Chairman Todd Pugh, Beth Carper, Allen Gahler, Dwight Hamilton, David Jones, John King, Kevin and Patsy Miller, Roy Norman, Carroll Ruff and Anthony Topmiller. Show representatives on the committee were Adam Conrad, Brittani Regula and Jeff Winkle. Serving on the BEST governing committee were three BEST exhibitors Brandon Klehm of Stark County, Seth Miller of Williams County and Sarah Simpson of Brown County. During the BEST awards banquet, new junior representatives for the 2011-2012 season were announced, they are Sarah Simpson of Brown County; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway County; and Jessica Harsh, Delaware County. New BEST committee members include Brandon Corry, Mark Hara, Lauren Fehlan, Martin Overholt and Sally Puzacke.
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Selected to serve as Junior Representatives on the 2011-12 BEST Committee are (pictured from left): Sarah Johnson, Pickaway County; Sarah Simpson, Brown County; and Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co. |
Youth Scholarships
In addition to the awards won in the show ring, three BEST participants were presented with a $1,000 college scholarship. This scholarship was based on academics and extracurricular activities and not on show ring winnings. The scholarship adds an important educational component to the BEST program that the committee is very proud of. The 2010-2011 scholarships were presented to Colton Kreager of Licking County, Jordan Gilbert of Darke County and Brandon Klehm of Stark County.
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Three $1,000 BEST Scholarships were presented during the banquet by sponsors Bob Evans, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, Green Oak Farms, M.H. Eby and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Pictured from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; Scholarship Recipient Colton Kreager, Licking Co.; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Scholarship recipients Jordan Gilbert and Brandon Klehm along with BEST Sponsor Bob Evans were unavailable for the photo. |
M.H. Eby Trailer Winner
Another part of the BEST program awards included free use for the 2011-2012 BEST season of an 8’ x 26’ livestock trailer complete with BEST logo detailing. Eby Trailer donated the lease, and Austin Schneder of Clinton County was in shock when his name was drawn from the raffle drum containing more than 3,000 names. Participants in this year’s program received an entry into the drawing for every animal that was nominated for the program and for every animal that they showed at each show throughout the season.
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Austin Schneder of Wilmington was the lucky BEST participant to receive the free use of a 8’ by 26’ livestock trailer for the 2011-2012 BEST season courtesy of Eby Trailer. Pictured from left to right are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; JoAnn Bartram; Austin Schneder, trailer winner; Kirk Swenson, Eby Trailers. |
Grooming Chute and Digital Livestock Scale Winners
Brittany Conkey of Defiance County was surprised when her name was drawn as the lucky recipient of the aluminum grooming chute donated by R & R Fabrication by Design. Luke Durbin of Tuscarawas County was the winner of the digital livestock scales donated by Tru-Test livestock scales.
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BEST Participants participated in a community service project collecting pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. In all, BEST youth gathered nearly 1100 pounds of tabs. The top three leading the drive were Matthew Randolph, Jefferson Co., Taylor Frazier of Jackson Co., and Colleen Minges, Butler Co. Each of the top three individuals received a new iPod touch for their efforts. Jefferson County was also recognized for their efforts as the winning county. |
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Gift Certificate Winner Jeffrey Murphy from Tuscarawas county got a jump start on his 2011-12 BEST project when his name was drawn for the $500 gift certificate. Pictured from the left are OCA President, Dave Felumlee; Gale Long,Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Jeffrey Murphy, Tuscarawas Co.; Kirk Swensen, M.H. Eby and Bob Foster, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
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Gas Card Winners Three lucky winners were drawn for $100 gas cards. Pictured from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long, Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel, Ohio Farm Bureau; Lane Saxour, Gas Card recipient; Meghan Reed, Gas Card recipient; Garrett Stanfield, Gas Card recipient; Kirk Swensen, M.H. Eby; Bob Foster, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Essay Contest
An additional feature to the BEST program is the essay contest. Each age division answered the question: Why should you stay involved in agriculture when you’re too old for the show ring? The essay contest provided an additional educational component to the BEST program that all age divisions could participate in. In the Junior Division, first place went to Sarah Harner of Greene County and second place went to Natalie Wagner of Brown County. The Intermediate Division winner was Sarah Johnson of Pickaway County and Jessica Harsh of Delaware County wrote the second place essay. The Senior Division was won by Colton Kreager of Licking County and second place was written by Brandon Klehm of Stark County.
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Winners of the Essay Contest included from left in the front row: Sarah Harner, Greene Co., First Place Junior Division; Natalie Wagner, Brown Co., Second Place Junior Division; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., First Place Intermediate Division; Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Second Place Intermediate Division; Colton Kreager, Licking Co., First Place Senior Division. In the second row: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Brandon Klehm, Stark Co., Second Place Senior Division and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans were unavailable for the photo. |
16 Show Attendees
It takes a lot of time and dedication for juniors and their parents to attend any of the BEST shows, but several individuals attended all 16 BEST shows across the state. Thirty-eight BEST participants were recognized for their efforts. The participants that attended all 16 shows include: Desirae Barker, Butler County, Richard Bolden, Huron County, Devin Coon, Jackson County, Lauren Corry, Greene County, Lydia Dance, Highland County, Lindsey Dore, Delaware County, Mackenzie Dore, Delaware County, Clay Foor, Licking County, Cole Foor, Licking County, Haley Frazier, Jackson County, Taylor Frazier, Jackson County, Dwight Hamilton, Highland County, Jonathon Hannahs, Knox County, Ben Harner, Greene County, Sarah Harner, Greene County, Curtis Harsh, Delaware County, Jessica Harsh, Delaware County, Karen Hiltbrand, Butler County, Cole Hiser, Greene County, Sarah Johnson, Pickaway County, Jacob Jones, Brown County, Madison Jones, Brown County, Hali Lake, Greene County, Faith McConnell, Knox County, Colleen Minges, Butler County, Wally Minges, Butler County, Larkyn Parry, Highland County, Ashley Peter, Defiance County, Caleb Potter, Jackson County, Keaton Potter, Jackson County, Matthew Randolph, Jefferson County, Brook Roberts, Morrow County, Austin Schneder, Clinton County, Justin Shonkwiler, Franklin County, Sarah Simpson, Brown County, Molly Spohn, Jackson County, Natalie Wagner, Brown County, and Alex Witt, Greene County. The participants that traveled to all 16 shows were entered into a drawing to receive a free show passes. The show pass has a value of $700 as it can be used to enter one animal at each show in the 2011-2012 season. Jessica Harsh of Delaware County was drawn for the Free Show Pass.
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Thirty eight BEST Participants traveled to all 16 shows for 2010-2011 and were put in a drawing to receive a show pass for the 11-12 year. These show passes are worth $700 as they give the exhibitor a free entry to each of the shows. |
Additional Show Pass Winner
Whitney Smith of Defiance County won the BEST Lottery. Her name was drawn for a door prize and he hit the jackpot as he received the second show pass of the evening.
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Whitney Smith of Defiance County received the a show pass during the drawing of door prizes. Pictured from left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long, Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Whitney Smith, Defiance Co.; Kirk Swensen, M.H. Eby and Bob Foster, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Photography Contest
A highlight of this year’s program was the photography contest. The contest included four divisions: BEST Shows and Activities, Landscapes, People and Around the Farm. Three winners were awarded in each age division and an Editor’s Choice and Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention were selected from all submissions. In the Beginner Division, first and second place went to Darcy Howser of Brown County. The Junior Division winner was Natalie Wagner of Brown County, second place honors went to Desirae Logsdon of Fairfield County and third place was won by Austin Buhrow of Ottawa County. The Intermediate Division winner included: Dara Howser, Brown County. Katie Frey of Williams County took the first and second place honors from the Senior Division. The Editor’s Choice award went to Katie Frey and Steve Johnson from the Adult Division won the Editor’s Choice Honorable Mention Award.
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Winners of the Photography Contest included from left in the front row: Darcy Howser, Brown Co., First and Second Place Beginner Division; Natalie Wagner, Brown Co., First Place Junior Division; Desirae Logsdon, Fairfield Co., Second Place Beginner Division; and Austin Buhrow, Ottawa Co., Third Place Junior Division. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Dara Howser, Brown Co., First and Second Place Intermediate Division; Katie Frey, Williams Co., First and Second Place Senior Division and Editor’s Choice; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Heifer and Market Animal Champions
Grand Champion Angus Heifer – Kerrie Miller, Auglaize Co.
Reserve Champion Angus Heifer – Brook Roberts, Morrow Co.
Grand Champion Angus Steer – Brook Roberts, Morrow Co.
Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Tyler Cooper, Morrow Co.
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Champion and Reserve Angus BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 4, 2011. Pictured from the left sitting are: Kerrie Miller, Wapakoneta, Champion Angus Heifer; Brook Roberts, Mt. Gilead, Reserve Angus Heifer, Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer, Champion Angus Steer & Champion Bred & Owned Steer. Tylor Cooper, Reserve Angus Steer. Pictured from the left standing are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Grand Champion AOB Heifer – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co.
Reserve Champion AOB Heifer – Meghan Burge, Wayne Co.
Grand Champion AOB Steer – Clay Foor, Licking Co.
Reserve Champion AOB Steer – Cole Hiser, Greene Co.
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Grand Champion Chianina Heifer –Lydia Dance, Highland Co.
Reserve Champion Chianina Heifer –Megan Hunt, Darke Co.
Grand Champion Chianina Steer – Hali Lake, Greene Co.
Reserve Champion Chianina Steer – Clayton Wildermuth, Shelby Co.
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Grand Champion Crossbred Heifer – Molly Spohn , Jackson Co.
Reserve Champion Crossbred Heifer – Jonathon Hannahs – Knox Co.
Grand Champion Crossbred Steer –Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co.
Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co.
Third Overall Crossbred Steer – Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co.
Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer – Jacob Jones, Brown Co.
Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer – Carson Shafer, Preble Co. TIE
Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer –Kylee Shafer, Preble Co. TIE
Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer – Madison Clark, Miami Co.TIE
Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer – Emma Printz, Darke Co. TIE
Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer – Andrew Armstrong, Clark Co.
Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Clayton Wildermuth, Shelby Co. TIE
Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer – Carter Smith, Holmes Co. TIE
Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer – Clay Foor, Licking Co.
Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer – Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co.
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Champion and Reserve Crossbred BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 4, 2011. In the front row from the left: Molly Spohn, Jackson Co., Champion Crossbred Heifer; Jonathon Hannahs, Knox Co., Reserve Crossbred Heifer; Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion Crossbred Steer; Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve Crossbred Steer; Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co., Third & Tenth Overall Crossbred Steer; Clinton Co., Reserve Crossbred Steer; Jacob Jones, Brown Co., Fourth Overall Crossbred Steer; and Carson Shafer, Preble Co., Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer. Pictured from the left in the back are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long, Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kylee Shafer, Preble Co., Fifth Overall Crossbred Steer; Carter Smith, Holmes Co., Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer; Clay Foor, Licking Co., Ninth Overall Crossbred Steer; Kirk Swensen, M.H. Eby and Bob Foster, Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. The following were recognized, but were unavailable for the photo: Madison Clark, Miami Co., Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer; Emma Printz, Darke Co., Sixth Overall Crossbred Steer; Andrew Armstrong, Clark Co., Seventh Overall Crossbred Steer; Clayton Wildermuth, Shelby Co., Eighth Overall Crossbred Steer and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. |
Grand Champion Hereford Heifer –Kayla Alexander, Clinton Co.
Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer – Meredith Oglesby, Highland Co.
Grand Champion Hereford Steer – Samantha Norman, Fulton Co.
Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Skylar Plank, Clark Co.
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Grand Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer – Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co.
Reserve Champion High % Maine-Anjou Heifer –Madison Jones, Brown Co.
Grand Champion MaineTainer Heifer –Jordan Gilbert, Darke Co.
Reserve Champion MaineTainer Heifer – Sarah Simpson, Brown Co.
Grand Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Austin Trbovich, Carroll Co.
Reserve Champion Maine-Anjou Steer – Caleb Potter, Jackson Co.
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Grand Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Megan Hunt, Darke Co.
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer – Morgan Moore, Portage Co.
Grand Champion Shorthorn Steer – Nathan Cavanaugh Jr., Portage County
Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Keaton Cunningham, Wyandot Co.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Madison Jones, Brown Co.
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Heifer – Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co.
Grand Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Richard Bolden, Huron Co.
Reserve Champion ShorthornPlus Steer – Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co.
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Champion and Reserve Shorthorn BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 4, 2011. Pictured in the front from the left are: Morgan Moore, Rootstown, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Heifer; Nathan Cavanaugh Jr., Mantua, Champion Shorthorn Steer & Champion Novice Steer, Keaton Cunningham, Upper Sandusky, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer & Reserve Champion Novice Steer, Madison Jones, Winchester, Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer, Jerisyn Gilliam, South Vienna, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer & Champion Bred & Owned Heifer. Picture standing from the left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms, Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Richard Bolden, Wakeman, Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer, Logan Trbovich, Waynesburg, Reserve Champion Shorthorn Plus Steer, Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby, and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Absent from photo are Brandon Klehm and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. |
Grand Champion Simmental Heifer – Kady Davis, Carroll Co.
Reserve Champion Simmental Heifer – Allison Davis, Carroll Co.
Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer- Jamie Limes, Wood Co.
Reserve Grand Champion % Simmental Heifer- Dylan Johnson, Morrow Co.
Grand Champion Simmental Steer – Malania Birney, Jefferson Co.
Reserve Champion Simmental Steer – Cole Wildermuth, Shelby Co.
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Champion and Reserve Simmental BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2010-2011 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 4, 2011. Pictured sitting from left are: Kady Davis, Carrollton, Champion Simmental Heifer; Allsion Davis, Carrollton, Reserve Simmental Heifer; Jamie Limes, Risingson, Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer; Dylan Johnson, Cardington, Reserve Champion Percentage Simmental Heifer; and Malania Birney, Jewett, Champion Simmental Steer. Pictured standing from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Cole Wildermuth and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans were recognized but unavailable for the photo. |
Grand Champion Market Heifer – Grant McIntosh, Brown Co.
Reserve Champion Market Heifer – Austin Schneder, Clinton Co.
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Champion and Reserve Market Heifer BEST (Beef Exhibitor Show Total) winners were honored at the 2009-2010 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association’s BEST Banquet on June 5, 2010. Pictured from the left are: Todd Pugh, OCA BEST Chairman; Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America; Justin Zwick, Stark Co., Champion Market Heifer; Bailey DeGroat, Montgomery Co., Reserve Market Heifer; April Collins representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Janet Cassidy representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. |
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Winners of the heifer divisions included from left in the first row: Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion High % Maine-Anjou; Kayla Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion Hereford; Meredith Oglesby, Highland Co., Reserve Hereford; Lydia Dance, Highland Co., Champion Chianina; Kerrie Miller, Auglaize Co., Champion Angus; Jamie Limes, Wood Co., Champion % Simmental; Dylan Johnson, Morrow Co., Reserve % Simmental; Morgan Moore, Portage Co., Reserve Shorthorn; and Molly Spohn, Jackson Co., Champion Crossbred. In the second row: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., Champion AOB; Brook Roberts, Morrow Co., Reserve Angus; Jonathon Hannahs, Knox Co., Reserve Crossbred; Sarah Simpson, Brown Co., Reserve MaineTainer; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. The following were recognized at the banquet but were unavailable for the photo: Meghan Burge, Wayne Co., Reserve AOB; Megan Hunt, Darke Co., Champion Shorthorn and Reserve Chianina; Madison Jones, Brown Co., Reserve High % Maine-Anjou and Champion ShorthornPlus; Jordan Gilbert, Darke Co., Champion MaineTainer; Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co., Reserve ShorthornPlus; Kady Davis, Carroll Co., Champion Simmental; Allison Davis, Carroll Co., Reserve Simmental and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. |
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Winners of the market animal divisions included from left in the first row: Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co., Reserve ShorthornPlus; Richard Bolden, Huron Co., Champion ShorthornPlus; Keaton Cunningham, Wyandot Co., Reserve Shorthorn; Nathan Cavanaugh Jr., Portage Co., Champion Shorthorn; Skylar Plank., Clark Co., Reserve Hereford; Samantha Norman, Fulton Co., Champion Hereford; and Cole Hiser, Greene Co., Reserve AOB. Second row from left to right: Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion Crossbred; Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve Crossbred; Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co., Third and Tenth Overall Crossbred; Jacob Jones, Brown Co., Fourth Overall Crossbred; Carson Shafer, Preble Co., Fifth Overall Crossbred (tie); Kylee Shafer, Preble Co., Fifth Overall Crossbred (tie); Madison Clark, Miami Co., Sixth Overall Crossbred; Carter Smith, Holmes Co., Eighth Overall Crossbred Crossbred; and Clay Foor, Licking Co., Champion AOB and Ninth Overall Crossbred. Third row from the left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Caleb Potter, Jackson Co., Reserve Maine-Anjou; Hali Lake, Greene Co., Champion Chianina; Malania Birney, Jefferson Co., Champion Simmental; Tylor Cooper, Morrow Co., Reserve Angus; Brook Roberts, Morrow Co., Champion Angus; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Clayton Wildermuth, Shelby Co., Reserve Chianina and Eighth Overall Crossbred (tie); Emma Printz, Darke Co., Sixth Overall Crossbred (tie); Andrew Armstrong, Clark Co., Seventh Overall Crossbred; Austin Trbovich, Carroll Co., Champion Maine-Anjou; Cole Wildermuth, Shelby Co., Reserve Simmental; Grant McIntosh, Brown Co., Champion Market Heifer; Austin Schneder, Clinton Co., Reserve Market Heifer and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans were recognized but were unavailable for the photo. |
Novice Champions
Champion Novice Heifer – Derek Platfoot, Mercer Co., Crossbred
Reserve Champion Novice Heifer – Demi Powers, Fulton Co., Crossbred
Third Overall Novice Heifer – Desirae Barker, Butler Co., Crossbred
Fourth Overall Novice Heifer – Cole Liggett, Tuscarawas Co., Purebred Simmental
Fifth Overall Novice Heifer – Aimee Bockelman, Henry Co., Angus
Sixth Overall Novice Heifer – Keaton Potter, Jackson Co., Chianina
Seventh Overall Novice Heifer - Lindsey Dore, Delaware Co., Crossbred
Eighth Overall Novice Heifer – Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Chianina
Ninth Overall Novice Heifer – Haley Frazier, Jackson Co., Crossbred
Tenth Overall Novice Heifer – Larkyn Parry, Highland Co., Crossbred
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Winners of the novice heifer division included from the front left to right: Derek Platfoot, Mercer Co., Champion; Demi Powers, Fulton Co., Reserve; Desirae Barker, Butler Co., Third Overall; Cole Liggett, Tuscarawas Co., Fourth Overall; Aimee Bockelman, Henry Co., Fifth Overall. Second row from left to right, Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Keaton Potter, Jackson Co., Sixth Overall; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Lindsey Dore, Delaware Co., Seventh Overall; Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Eighth Overall; Haley Frazier, Jackson Co., Ninth Overall; Larkyn Parry, Highland Co., Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Champion Novice Steer – Nathan Cavanaugh Jr., Portage Co., Shorthorn
Reserve Champion Novice Steer – Keaton Cunningham, Wyandot Co., Shorthorn
Third Overall Novice Steer – Carson Shafer, Preble Co., Crossbred
Fourth Overall Novice Steer – Emma Printz, Darke Co., Crossbred
Fifth Overall Novice Steer – T.J. Birney, Jefferson Co., Crossbred
Sixth Overall Novice Steer – Faith McConnell, Knox Co., Crossbred
Seventh Overall Novice Steer – Emma Printz, Darke Co., Crossbred
Eighth Overall Novice Steer – Natalie Wagner, Brown Co., Market Heifer
Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Mariah Bovee, Fulton Co., Market Heifer TIE
Ninth Overall Novice Steer – Ashley Peter, Defiance Co., Shorthorn TIE
Tenth Overall Novice Steer – Samantha Boeck, Greene Co., Market Heifer
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Winners of the novice market animal division included from the front row left to right: Nathan Cavanaugh, Portage Co., Champion; Keaton Cunningham, Wyandot Co., Reserve Champion; Carson Shafer, Preble Co., Third Overall; T.J. Birney, Jefferson Co., Fifth Overall; Faith McConnell, Knox Co., Sixth Overall. Second row from left to right Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau; Natalie Wagner Brown Co., Eighth Overall; Mariah Bovee, Fulton Co., Ninth Overall (tie); Ashley Peter, Defiance Co., Ninth Overall (tie); Samantha Boeck, Greene Co., Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Emma Printz., Darke Co., and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans were also recognized for her Fourth and Seventh Overall achievements in the division but were unavailable for the photo. |
Bred & Owned Champions
Champion Bred & Owned Heifer – Jerisyn Gilliam, Greene Co., Shorthorn Plus
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer– Brook Roberts, Morrow Co., Angus
Third Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Aimee Bockelman, Henry Co., Angus
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer – Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Chianina
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Heifer– Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Chianina
Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Brook Roberts, Morrow Co., Angus
Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer – Payten Boring, Holmes Co., Shorthorn
Third Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Taelor Cox, Champaign Co., Shorthorn
Fourth Overall Bred & Owned Steer – Brandon Klehm, Stark Co., Shorthorn
Fifth Overall Bred & Owned Steer- Jarett Smith, Sandusky Co., Hereford
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Winners of the bred and owned division included in the front row from the left: Jerisyn Gilliam, Clark Co., Champion Heifer; Brook Roberts, Morrow Co., Champion Steer and Reserve Champion Heifer; Aimee Bockelman, Henry Co., Third Overall Heifer; and Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Fourth and Fifth Overall Heifers. In the second row from the left: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Payten Boring, Holmes Co., Reserve Champion Steer; Taelor Cox, Champaign Co., Third Overall Steer; Jarett Smith, Sandusky Co., Fifth Overall Steer; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Missing from photo are Brandon Klehm, Stark Co., Fourth Overall Steer and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans. |
Showmanship Winners
Champion Novice Showman – Mackenzie Dore, Delaware Co.
Reserve Champion Novice Showman – Natalie Wagner, Brown Co.
Third Overall Novice Showman – Ashley Peter, Defiance Co.
Fourth Overall Novice Showman – Devin Coon, Jackson Co.
Fifth Overall Novice Showman – Ashley Buell, Licking Co.
Sixth Overall Novice Showman –Austin Garner, Butler Co.
Seventh Overall Novice Showman – Larkyn Parry, Highland Co.
Eighth Overall Novice Showman – Zach Meyer, Mercer Co.
Ninth Overall Novice Showman – Keaton Potter, Jackson Co.
Tenth Overall Novice Showman –Derek Platfoot, Mercer Co.
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Winners of the Novice Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Mackenzie Dore, Delaware Co., Champion; Natalie Wagner, Brown Co., Reserve Champion; Ashley Peter, Defiance Co., Third Overall; Devin Coon, Jackson Co., Fourth Overall; Ashley Buell, Licking Co., Fifth Overall; and Austin Garner, Butler Co., Sixth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Larkyn Parry, Highland Co., Seventh Overall; Zach Meyer, Mercer Co., Eighth Overall; Keaton Potter, Jackson Co., Ninth Overall; Derek Platfoot, Mercer Co., Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Champion Beginner Showman – Madison Jones, Brown Co.
Reserve Beginner Showman – Allison Davis, Carroll Co.
Third Overall Beginner Showman – Darcy Howser, Brown Co.
Fourth Overall Beginner Showman –Dalton Black, Adams Co.
Fifth Overall Beginner Showman – Tanner Northrup, Ottawa Co.
Sixth Overall Beginner Showman – Hunter Smith, Holmes Co.
Seventh Overall Beginner Showman –Tori Neff, Ross Co.
Eighth Overall Beginner Showman – Maverick Pugh, Stark Co.
Ninth Overall Beginner Showman – Case Barton, Holmes Co.
Tenth Overall Beginner Showman –Erika Scott, Portage Co.
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Winners of the Beginner Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Madison Jones, Brown Co., Champion; Allison Davis, Carroll Co., Reserve; Darcy Howser, Brown Co., Third Overall; Dalton Black, Adams Co., Fourth Overall; Hunter Smith, Holmes Co., Sixth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Elizabeth Pugh on behalf of Maverick Pugh, Stark Co., Eighth Overall; Case Barton, Holmes Co., Ninth Overall; Erika Scott, Portage Co., Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Tanner Northrup, Sandusky Co., Fifth Overall and BEST Sponsors Green Oak Farms and Bob Evans were unavailable for the photo. |
Champion Junior Showman – Lydia Dance, Highland Co.
Reserve Champion Junior Showman – Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co.
Third Overall Junior Showman – Kady Davis, Carroll Co.
Fourth Overall Junior Showman – Hannah Topmiller, Warren Co.
Fifth Overall Junior Showman – Hope Tira, Highland Co.
Sixth Overall Junior Showman – Abbie Collins, Montgomery Co.
Seventh Overall Junior Showman – Jacob Jones, Brown Co.
Eighth Overall Junior Showman – Meredith Oglesby, Highland Co.
Ninth Overall Junior Showman –Clay Foor, Licking Co.
Tenth Overall Junior Showman –Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co.
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Winners of the Junior Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Lydia Dance, Highland Co., Champion; Curtis Harsh, Delaware Co., Reserve; Kady Davis, Carroll Co., Third Overall; Hannah Topmiller, Warren Co., Fourth Overall; Abbie Collins, Montgomery Co., Sixth Overall; Jacob Jones, Brown Co., Seventh Overall. In the second row from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Meredith Oglesby, Highland Co., Eighth Overall; Clay Foor, Licking Co., Ninth Overall; Lindsey Pugh, Stark Co., Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen, representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; and Bob Foster representing Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Hope Tira, Highland Co., Fifth Overall and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Champion Intermediate Showman – Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co.
Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman- Sarah Simpson, Brown Co.
Third Overall Intermediate Showman – Jonathon Hannahs, Knox Co.
Fourth Overall Intermediate Showman – Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co.
Fifth Overall Intermediate Showman – Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co.
Sixth Overall Intermediate Showman – Brittany Conkey, Defiance Co.
Seventh Overall Intermediate Showman – Austin Schneder, Clinton Co.
Eighth Overall Intermediate Showman –Will Harsh, Delaware Co.
Ninth Overall Intermediate Showman – Karen Hiltbrand, Butler Co.
Tenth Overall Intermediate Showman – Caleb Potter, Jackson Co.
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Winners of the Intermediate Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Jessica Harsh, Delaware Co., Champion; Sarah Simpson, Brown Co., Reserve; Jonathon Hannahs, Knox Co., Third Overall; Sarah Johnson, Pickaway Co., Fourth Overall; Logan Trbovich, Carroll Co., Fifth Overall; and Brittany Conkey, Defiance Co., Sixth Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Austin Schneder, Clinton Co., Seventh Overall; Will Harsh, Delaware Co., Eighth Overall; Karen Hiltbrand, Butler Co., Ninth Overall; Caleb Potter, Jackson Co., Tenth Overall; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. BEST Sponsor Bob Evans was unavailable for the photo. |
Champion Senior Showman – Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co.
Reserve Champion Senior Showman – Dwight Hamilton, Highland Co.
Third Overall Senior Showman – Kayla Alexander, Clinton Co.
Fourth Overall Senior Showman – Kylee Shafer, Preble Co.
Fifth Overall Senior Showman – Dylan Johnson, Morrow Co.
Sixth Overall Senior Showman – Brittanie Poole, Carroll Co.
Seventh Overall Senior Showman – Desirae Barker, Butler Co.
Eighth Overall Senior Showman – Richard Bolden, Huron Co.
Ninth Overall Senior Showman – Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co.
Tenth Overall Senior Showman – Jacob Ruffing, Seneca Co.
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Winners of the Senior Showmanship Division included from left in the front row: Cameron Alexander, Clinton Co., Champion; Dwight Hamilton, Highland Co., Reserve Champion; Kayla Alexander, Clinton Co., Third Overall; Kylee Shafer, Preble Co., Fourth Overall; Dylan Johnson, Morrow Co., Fifth Overall; and Desirae Barker, Butler Co., Seventh Overall. In the second row, from the left are: Dave Felumlee, OCA President; Gale Long representing BEST Sponsor Green Oak Farms; Pat Petzel representing BEST Sponsor the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Richard Bolden, Huron Co., Eighth Overall; Amber Shoemaker, Stark Co., Ninth Overall; Kirk Swensen representing BEST Sponsor M.H. Eby; Bob Foster representing BEST Sponsor Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Jacob Ruffing , Seneca Co., Tenth Overall and BEST Sponsor Bob Evans were unavailable for the photo. |
