Rachel Reid, Eaton Rapids, Mich., has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Silver award, according to Jaclyn Upperman, events and education director of the American Angus Association® in Saint Joseph, Mo.
The 20-year-old daughter of Chuck and Linda Reid attends Michigan State University where she is studying nursing and is a member of the NJAA and the Michigan Junior Angus Association, where she has served as director, awards chairman and royalty.
She has participated in local and national shows and showmanship contests. At the National Junior Angus Show (NJAS), she participated in the quiz bowl contest and the All-American Certified Angus Beef® Cook-Off.
Rachel has submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR).
The Silver award is the second of two levels of the NJAA Recognition Program that began in 1972. Junior Angus breeders must apply for the award, then meet point requirements in many areas of participation before receiving the honors. Applicants are evaluated in areas of junior Angus association activities and leadership, participation in showmanship, contests and shows, using performance testing to improve their herd and their progress in producing and merchandising Angus cattle.
The NJAA promotes the involvement of young people in raising Angus cattle, while also providing leadership and self-development opportunities for the nearly 6,000 active members nationwide.
