The 2025 Simmental Junior National trip didn’t quite meet the expectations I had for my cattle, but it was still a thrilling week packed full with friends and new learning experiences.
An 11-hour road trip to show at junior nationals was rough on Gittlein and her show cattle.
Jayme Gittlein takes a break between shows at Simmental Junior Nationals in Madison, Wis. She showed a bull, GNR, and a heifer, Bertha, but found the most success in the educational competitions.
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Reflecting on her time as a youth progress reporter, Jayme Gittlein, is thankful for the lessons growing up in agriculture has taught her, and she's thankful for the opportunity to advocate for the industry.
