Taylor Lacek

I am currently a senior in High School at RTR High School in Tyler, MN. In the spring, I anticipate to be named valedictorian of my class. With my academic merit and achievement, I plan to continue my studies at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD. I plan to major in Agricultural Business and minor in Animal Science. I am a member of National Honor Society and FFA. In my leisure time in the summer, I am an assistant coach on our county's livestock judging team. Doing so helps me gain skills such as active listening, intuition, constructive feedback, and guidance. Aside from this, I am also a highly motivated individual in regards to the livestock industry. I currently own 10 purebred Hereford cows, and 14 recipient cows. In the summer, I can't find myself very far from my barn. I have been lucky to have been accomplished throughout the last 10 years of my 4-H career inside the show ring.

Livestock Judging

• 4x High Individual 2019
• High Individual Minnesota State Fair 2019
• 3rd Overall Individual in Reasons Minnesota State Fair 2021
• 2nd and 4th Overall Individual in Cattle and Sheep Minnesota State Fair 2021
• High Individual Region 5 FFA Contest 2018
• 2nd Overall High Individual Region 6 FFA Contest 2019

Show Cattle

• 3rd and 4th Overall Steer North Star Classic
• Champion B&O Hereford Bull 2019, 2020, 2021 Midwest Regional Classic
• Reserve Champion Market Beef 2020 Minnesota Virtual State Fair
• Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer 2021 Jackrabbit Memorial Ring A & B
• 3rd Overall Steer 2018 Minnesota Junior Spring Classic
• Champion Hereford Bull 2020 South Dakota State Fair
• Champion Hereford Steer 2018 & 2019 Minnesota State Fair
• Champion Hereford Heifer 2018 Minnesota State Fair
• Champion Hereford Cow/Calf Pair 2016 & 2017 Minnesota State Fair

LQA & BQA Certified