Mic’d Up – Josh Campbell
Josh Campbell
Grandview, Texas • Team Purebred – Springfield, IL
What part of the show are you looking forward to the most and why?
I am most excited about the breed and grand drives. I love the anticipation and excitement of when they all come back out there together! I also like working with the youth. Win, lose or draw, I appreciate all of them because I know the dedication and sacrifice it takes to go to one of these shows.
What’s one thing you can’t go without when judging a show?
Caffeine is a must!
Your favorite national summer show memory?
I did not grow up going to summer shows, but I attended the World Pork Expo in 2005 for the first time as part of my junior college team. I remember it feeling surreal. The number and quality of pigs seemed out of this world to me. I was also able to see and interact with all the producers I had looked up to.
Besides shows, what’s something else you look forward to during the summer?
I enjoy being around my family the most. For us, it’s the only time of year that seems a little slower.
Pool or lake?
Pool
Lemonade or iced tea?
Iced tea
Baseball or golf?
Baseball
Ice cream or popsicles?
Ice cream
Mic’d Up – Nick Hofschulte
Nick Hofschulte
Wyandotte, Oklahoma • Team Purebred – Springfield, IL
What part of the show are you looking forward to the most and why?
Sorting through elite stock while working with elite kids!
What’s one thing you can’t go without when judging a show?
Gum or mint
Your favorite national summer show memory?
Winning the Senior Division Judging Contest at the National Junior Summer Spectacular in Louisville, Kentucky, circa 2006.
Besides shows, what’s something else you look forward to during the summer?
Green grass, not feeding hay, and a suntan.
Pool or lake?
Pool
Lemonade or iced tea?
Iced tea
Baseball or golf?
Golf
Ice cream or popsicles?
Ice cream
Exhibitor Spotlight
Rylee Grinstead
After a memorable week at The Exposition, Rylee Grinstead took a moment to share the people, goals, and summer traditions that make showing livestock so special.
What is your favorite way to celebrate a win?
I love being with my family and friends to celebrate!
What’s your dream show to win?
The Indiana State Fair in the Coliseum.
Who is another exhibitor that you look up to?
Samuel Gardner.
What’s one thing you can’t go without during a show?
My family.
Besides summer shows, what’s something else you enjoy doing during the summer?
Playing basketball and spending time with friends.
Pool or Lake?
Pool
Lemonade or Iced Tea?
Lemonade
Ice Cream or Popsicles?
Ice Cream
Washing or Cleaning Pens?
Washing
Early Mornings or Late Nights?
Late Nights
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