Starting out showing at age seven with a Shorthorn heifer to now showing Hereford heifers and Market Steers. Meet Best Junior Showman Female Lauren May from Mineral Point, Wisconsin.
“I started showing because I was raised in the cattle industry,” said May. “It’s been in our family for generations.”
May was excited when she had heard that she was nominated and when she found out that she had won, she said.
“Winning the Best of the Barns is a true honor,” said May. “It’s the best of the best in the industry. There’s a lot of talented female showman my age, so to be voted by people in the industry was a great feeling. Many of my friends texted me to congratulate me and then I called my parents to tell them. I was actually studying at school when I found out.”
I think the Best of the Barns contest is an awesome way to round out each year and also have some friendly competition with others in the industry. It’s an even better feeling of being nominated and voted for by your friends and others who are heavily involved too. I think it truly showcases the best of the best, said May.
May’s parents Bob and Jodie May are the reason why May is the person she is today. And of course, her older brother who is always her biggest supporter.
“To the little kid in the stands, I would tell them to enjoy the times they have being a junior exhibitor,” said May. “I was once that age and now I’m showing at my last state fair. Time goes fast so have fun and work hard while you’re doing it!”
The friends and memories that have been made while May has been in the cattle industry are second to none. She shows because of the people and the many life lessons she has learned throughout the years. She is grateful for growing up in the show cattle industry!
May’s signature style is a high ponytail, patterned polo shirt, her favorite belt, and of course her lucky socks. May is currently attending Oklahoma State University she will be a sophomore. She is pursuing a double major in agricultural business and agricultural communications.