Awards

Hereford Heifers

The Kreutners show BJK Farms Herefords at the county fair, Iowa State Fair, and national Hereford expos such as the Junior National Hereford Expo, Minnesota Beef Expo, and the Iowa Junior Hereford Association Preview Show. A few of our awards include:

  • 2019 Grand Champion Bred and Owned Heifer at the IJHA Preview Show
  • 2017 Reserve Champion Hereford Beef Heifer at the Benton County Fair
  • 2016 Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer at the Benton County Fair
  • 2013 Champion Hereford Heifer and Reserve Champion Hereford Heifer at the Benton County Fair
Iowa State Fair 2022
kreutner hereford heifer wins champion award
Grand Champion Bred and Owned Heifer – IJHA Preview 2019

Market Beef Awards

BJK Farms beef cattle have also won awards at the county fair, competing against top local producers. These awards include: 

  • 2017 Champion Quality Market Steer
  • 2015 & 2016 Reserve Champion Quality Market Steer
  • 2016 Market Steer 5th Place Rate of Gain
  • 2015 Reserve Champion Lightweight Commercial Breeding Beef Heifer
  • 2015 Champion Commercial Breeds Cow/Calf
  • 2015 Benton County Cattlemen’s Farmer Feeder Award
  • 2014 Live Reserve Champion Quality Heifer