The North Dakota State University (NDSU) Saddle and Sirloin Club will host the 98th Little International on Feb. 9-10, 2024. “Since 1922, the Little International show has grown to consist of showmanship competitions in beef,.
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.