Julie Ellingson named agriculturalist of the year at NDSU s Little International
Due to her unwavering dedication and passion for the agriculture industry, Julie Ellingson was named agriculturalist of the year. Written By: Emily Beal | ×
Julie Ellingson has been named agriculturalist of the year at North Dakota State University s 2021 Little International. (Contributed photo)
North Dakota Stockmen s Association Executive Vice President Julie Ellingson was recently named agriculturalist of the year at the North Dakota State University’s 95th Little International.
“Rarely am I at a loss for words, but I still continue to be as I think about it. To me it is an incredible humbling honor,” Ellingson said.
The North Dakota State University Saddle and Sirloin Club will host the event. 4:12 pm, Feb. 10, 2021 ×
The show features showmanship classes of beef, dairy, sheep and swine as well as ham curing and public speaking contests. Submitted photo
The North Dakota State University Saddle and Sirloin Club will host the 95th Little International on Feb. 12-13.
“The Little International Livestock Show is the largest student-run event on the NDSU campus, involving more than 300 students,” said Kadey Holm, Little I manager and an NDSU senior in animal sciences from Ashley, N.D. “The show features showmanship classes of beef, dairy, sheep and swine as well as ham curing and public speaking contests.
Julie Ellingson, N.D. Stockmen’s Association executive vice president, will be honored as the Agriculturist of the Year at this year’s Little International Showmanship Contest.
The 95th Little International will be Feb. 12-13, 2021. Little I is organized by more than 300 members of North Dakota State University’s Saddle and Sirloin Club and led by manager Kadey Holm.
Ellingson will be honored at the Agriculturist of the Year banquet on Friday, Feb. 12.
Ellingson has worked for the North Dakota Stockmen’s Association since 1998. She started as communications director and has since assumed the role of executive vice president. Ellingson and her family also run Ellingson Angus at St. Anthony, N.D.