OFI 2015: Sharing A Passion For Livestock Judging | FFA SAE Edition | Quinton Berg | Bridgewater-Emery High School FFA

Quinton Berg has a passion for livestock judging, and he has carried that forward through his time in the FFA. He has been judging livestock since he was in the 4H, and he travels to competitions all over the Mid-West to pursue this skill set. Last year, he decided to share it with others the way it had been shared with him. So, he set up a free livestock judging clinic to teach younger 4H members how they can participate.

Through his efforts, Quinton received donations of money, door prizes and livestock to be judged. He also had a lot of help putting on the event, and he acknowledges those who assisted him in the interview today. There is no doubt that his passion for this type of competition shines through wherever he goes. At a competition at the Fort Scott Community College in Kansas last year the college’s judging coach saw something in Quinton and offered him a scholarship to come be on the team. And you guessed it, Quinton will be judging livestock for Fort Scott starting in the Fall of 2024!

SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Livestock Judging Clinic

HIGH SCHOOL: Bridgewater-Emery High School; Emery, South Dakota

MASCOT: Huskies

FFA ADVISOR: Alex Toupal

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUINTON BERG:

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Quinton’s FFA Advisor’s Email Address: Alex.Toupal@k12.sd.us

Bridgewater-Emery High School’s Telephone Number: 605-449-4271

FFA LINKS:

National FFA Organization

Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE’s)

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