January 31, 2024

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Jackson Deppe earns Junior Bronze Award

Jackson Deppe, Vincent, Iowa, has earned the National Junior Angus Association’s (NJAA) Bronze award, according to Caitlyn Brandt, events and junior activities director of the American Angus Association^® in Saint Joseph, Mo.

Deppe is the 13-year-old son of Sara and Matt Deppe and attends Winterset Junior High School. He is a member of the NJAA and the Iowa Junior Angus Association.

Deppe has participated in local shows and showmanship contests. He has also submitted weight data to the Angus Herd Improvement Records (AHIR^®).

The Bronze award is the first level 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 honor. 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 4,500 active members nationwide.

— Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

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