“It starts on the family farm and ranch,” emphasized Certified Angus Beef Chef Michael Ollier as he looked out on the crowd of young cattle producers, their parents and advisors, during the orientation meeting for the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off contest. The annual event, now in its 43rd year, has become one of the most beloved contests of the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), held this year in Louisville, Kentucky, July 13 – 18.
Michigan won second place in the senior steak division during the All-American Certified Angus Beef® (CAB) Cook-Off at the 2026 National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), July 13 in Louisville, Ky. Pictured from left are Wyatt Fuss, Alto; Kylee Mumford, Otter Lake; Tori DeMeyer and Katelyn Dargus, both of Buchanan. They prepared “Barbie’s Certified Angus Beef® Pink Steak Pasta.” The Amercian Angus Auxiliary sponsored the event. Photo by Next Level Images.
