Meet your UJSSA JUNIOR BOARD ALLEE HOOVER, WASHINGTON, PENNSYLVANIA Freshman at the Pennsylvania State University - Major: Agricultural and Extension Education HOW AND WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INVOLVED AS A MEMBER OF THE UJSSA? CLAIRE FORD, WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA High School Sophomore HOW AND WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INVOLVED AS A MEMBER OF THE UJSSA?
I got involved in 2018, competing in Lead Line at the North American. The following year, I traveled to Kansas for the All-American for the first show I participated in. WHICH UJSSA ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU ENJOYED PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST AND WHY? My favorite activities are at the Suffolk Event. Last year, each UJSSA board member was assigned to lead a team to compete for the Suffolk Cup. I loved getting to know my teammates and leading them through the competition. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A MEMBER OF UJSSA? The best part is the friends I have made. I have been blessed to meet some amazing people in this organization, and hope to meet more. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE UJSSA AND IN RAISING SUFFOLKS? Come to the Suffolk Event and meet some of our breeders. There is so much to learn there, and so many people who would love to help you get started! KATIE FORD, WEST LAFAYETTE, INDIANA Freshman, Purdue University, Biological Engineering HOW AND WHEN DID YOU FIRST GET INVOLVED AS A MEMBER OF THE UJSSA? I got involved with the UJSSA in 2018, through 4-H. WHICH UJSSA ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU ENJOYED PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST AND WHY? My favorite activity is Lead Line! I love getting to showcase the versatility of wool while having fun with my sheep. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A MEMBER OF UJSSA? The best part about being a member of the UJSSA is getting to connect with great people who share your love for the breed. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE UJSSA AND IN RAISING SUFFOLKS? If you are thinking about joining the UJSSA, do it! Suffolks are awesome animals, and association members would love to get to know you. continued>> 101
I was born into a Suffolk family, and have been a member of UJSSA for most of my life. When I started high school, I wanted to get more involved with the UJSSA and applied to be an intern on the junior board - I have been involved with the junior board as a director and officer since then! WHICH UJSSA ACTIVITIES HAVE YOU ENJOYED PARTICIPATING IN THE MOST AND WHY? I have loved getting to attend our new Suffolk Event. It is an amazing opportunity to connect with the juniors of our association outside of the show ring. At other sheep related events there usually isn’t time to truly connect with your fellow members. The Suffolk Event allows much more time to be casual with the people of your breed and to meet new friends. Additionally, the educational sessions are so valuable and the show and sale provide great opportunities for juniors to expand their flocks. WHAT IS THE BEST PART ABOUT BEING A MEMBER OF UJSSA? The UJSSA opens so many doors for its members. Our virtual and in-person events allow for great networking in our industry. Not to mention- the amazing prizes, merchandise and scholarships our members earn for getting involved with these events are unlike any other organization. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE THINKING ABOUT JOINING THE UJSSA AND IN RAISING SUFFOLKS? I suggest that a young member gets involved as possible in the UJSSA, and makes contact with members of our association as much as they can. Making connections in your breed gives you a great network for advancing your flock, and attaining your goals in the show ring and in the sheep industry.
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