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The Midwest Cattleman · August 5, 2021 · P25
Missouri’s Strackeljahn Chosen as AGJA Ambassador for 2021-2022

in the poultry project and I learned that the American at the local, regional, state,
the local livestock and horse Gelbvieh Junior Association and national levels.
judging teams. An honor roll is one big family. I want to We wish Kate luck in her
student, Kate was a 2020 improve my leadership skills role as the 2021-2022 AGJA
state-level qualifier finishing and serve this great associa- Ambassador!
in the top 15 within the state tion,” Strackeljahn says. The American Gelbvieh
of Missouri for Math League. The AGJA created the Junior Association is the ju-
“At my first classic in ambassador program to en- nior division of the American
Springfield, MO., I learned courage and support youth Gelbvieh Association. The
that this association is not development in the breed’s AGJA provides members up
just about showing cattle, activities. The ambassador to 21 years of age the oppor-
it is about growing youth to will represent the AGJA at tunity to participate in youth
Congratulations to Kate sustain and grow the Gelb- Gelbvieh functions through- activities.
Strackeljahn, St. James, Mis- vieh and Balancer® genetics. out the year, including shows
souri, for being selected as
the American Gelbvieh Ju-
nior Association (AGJA) am-
bassador for 2021-2022. WHY ARE WE STILL HERE AFTER MORE THAN 25 YEARS?
Strackeljahn is a 7th Grad-
er at St. James Middle School
in Saint James. In addition
to her new role as ambassa-
dor, she is actively involved
in her local Country Kids
4-H Club, where she served
as Secretary from 2018-2019
and currently serves as the
Royal 4-H Club secretary.
Aside from showing cattle,
Kate is an active participant

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