Casper College Livestock Judging

Join us June 24th!

🦅Graduated Sophomore Highlight🦅
Jaxon Walker from Greeley Colorado. He is the son of Mark and Traci Walker. Jaxon grew up showing cattle and hogs locally and nationally, while also raising show cattle. Jaxon is pursuing an Animal Science degree with hopes to be a cattle buyer in the future. Jaxon began judging in 4-H and FFA and has thoroughly enjoyed being able to continue at the collegiate level.

Only a few more days until Early Bird deadline! Still not sure of summer plans? No worries! We will accept camp registrations all the way up until camp time! Reach out to Logan if you have any questions.

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-livestock-judging-camp-registration-1987549312497

🦅Graduated Sophomore Highlight🦅
Josie Mares comes from Glenrock, Wyoming, and is the daughter of Erick and Kenzie Mares. Josie is pursuing her degree in both Animal Science and Agricultural Communications and hopes to obtain her bachelor's in both. Growing up on a small cow-calf operation, Josie developed a passion for livestock while showing multiple large animal species over her 4-H and FFA career and soon began raising her own small herd of registered Hereford cattle. Going on to show cattle across the state and even at the Junior National Hereford Expo. Josie began livestock judging during her sophomore year of high school and was involved in judging as a 4-H and FFA member, and was extremely proud to be continuing her time as a competitor at the collegiate level. When she’s not judging, she has been helping advise her county 4-H livestock judging program, and enjoys her time working cattle, taking pictures for her photography business, roping with her sister, and spending time with her family

🦅Graduated Sophomore Highlight🦅
Amy Peldo of Sheridan, Wyoming, is the daughter of Jon and Cathy Peldo. Amy is currently pursuing her degree in General Agriculture and plans to continue her education to earn a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education at the University of Wyoming this fall. Amy grew up on her family’s Black Angus cow/calf operation east of Sheridan, where her passion for agriculture first took root. Throughout her years in 4-H and FFA, she has been actively involved in showing both sheep and cattle and developed a strong interest in livestock judging, which she began competing in during high school as a member of her local FFA chapter’s team.

Cole Kircher is from Rogers, New Mexico. He is the son of Patrick and Jeanne Kircher. He is pursuing his associates degree in Animal Science and Agriculture Business, in hopes of becoming a livestock embryologist. Cole grew up raising sheep and cattle that he showed competitively across the country. He was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA, getting to compete at many national competitions.

Laney Volkers is from Nampa, Idaho, Laney brings passion and experience to our sophomore livestock judging team. She started judging young with the help of her mom and later became a competitive team member for her FFA chapter. Laney was deeply involved in both 4-H and FFA , where she held multiple leadership roles and developed a strong foundation in agriculture and public speaking. Now pursuing an associates degree in Animal Science and soon a bachelor’s in Agricultural Education, she’s on a mission to become an ag teacher and FFA advisor ready to inspire the next generation of agricultural leaders.

IT'S BACK!!
We are thrilled to host the Casper College Livestock Judging Camp on June 22-24! Follow the link to get registered, learn from Casper College Livestock Judging Team members and coaches, and put your skills to the test in the contest on the final day of camp! Reach out to Logan with any questions you may have and we look forward to seeing everyone at camp!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-livestock-judging-camp-registration-1987549312497

We are going to continue our sophomore team member recognition as the end of the semester draws closer!
Haedyn Murray is from Lapoint, Utah, and is the proud daughter of Tyson and Cara Murray. She is currently pursuing a degree in Animal Science with aspirations of working in large animal embryo transfer. Since the age of eight, Haedyn has been competitively showing cattle, sheep, and goats, and remains deeply engaged in her family’s commercial and club calf operations. Her passion for livestock judging began in 4-H and FFA, and she was thrilled to continue that journey at the collegiate level.

The Freshman team ended the year with some recognition at the Masters and Blue Dragon contests! Thanks to Connors State College and Hutchinson Community College for hosting two great contests.

🔶The Masters🔶
8th High Team Overall
6th Reasons
5th Sheep & Goats
2nd Hogs

Rylee Agar- 9th Overall, 3rd Hogs
Brayson Burch- 6th Hogs, 8th Sheep
Brooklyn Roll- 6th Sheep

🔷Blue Dragon Classic🔷
10th High Team Overall
8th Reasons
5th Cattle
9th Goats

Jady LeDoux-4th Cattle
Ethan Bomberger- 10th Cattle

Thank you to Ally Genetics, Beaver Creek, Mosbarger Cattle Co, HCC farm and McCurry Angus for hosting great workouts!🦅