Congratulations to our 2021 Minnesota Youth Beef Experience Program recipients! Visit the application & overview tab to learn more about applying to receive a heifer in 2022.
ANGUS
Addison Hillman of Brainerd, Minn., received the Angus heifer donated by Bullerman Angus Farm, Tom & Trisha Bullerman, Tyler & Hilary Bullerman, Trent & Christine Bullerman of Adrian, Minn., and co-sponsored by Schiefelbein Farms of Kimball, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Angus Association.
CHAROLAIS
Victoria Wildeman of Albert Lea, Minn., received a Charolais heifer donated by Double-H Charolais, Harlin & Sue Hecht and family of Paynesville, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Charolais Association.
CHAROLAIS
Abigail Nelson of Rice, Minn., received a Charolais heifer donated by J & A Charolais, Jeff, Angela, Shade & Breeze Bunker of Sparta, Wis., of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Charolais Association.
HEREFORD
Matalyn Martinson of Otsego, Minn., received the Hereford heifer donated by Lakes Area Herefords, Jim, Jen, Emma, Abby & Elle Penzenstadler of Chisago City, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Hereford Breeders Association.
RED ANGUS
Bruce Calteaux of Winona, Minn., received the Red Angus heifer donated by Compeer Financial and will be mentored by Steve Pomerenke of Fairmont, Minn., from Compeer Financial.
SHORTHORN
Liza Chamberlain of Hastings, Minn., received the Shorthorn heifer donated by Wildwood Farm, Jane, Tom & Joanie Waldron of Buffalo, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Shorthorn Association.
SHORTHORN PLUS
Leighton Hugoson of Fairmont, Minn., received the Shorthorn Plus heifer donated in memory of Chad Schmidt of Plainview, Minn., and will be mentored by Don and Kathy Heise of Lake City, Minn.
SIMMENTAL
Ella Kutney of Cambridge, Minn., received a Simmental heifer donated by Hilbrands Cattle Company, Mark, Amanda & Kinslee Hilbrands of Clara City, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Simmental Association.
SIMMENTAL
Sidney Erickson of Fertile, Minn., received a Simmental heifer donated by Krueger Simmentals, Paul & Cassie Krueger of Hastings, Minn., on behalf of the Minnesota Simmental Association.
SOUTH DEVON
Addison Kelm of Waseca, Minn., received the South Devon heifer donated by R P Farms and Popken South Devon, Robert & Joel Popken of Swanville, Minn., on behalf of the Northern States South Devon Association.
SYMPOSIUM HEIFER
Mikayla Skiba of North Branch, Minn., received the Symposium heifer donated by the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association and will be mentored by Mark Pesek.