The National Junior Hereford Association had no beef naming Algoma’s Marie Prodell as its National Hereford Queen. Prodell beat out four other queens from across the country for the role after serving as the Wisconsin Hereford Queen for the past year. She became the fourth Wisconsinite to earn the role of National Hereford Queen after being crowned at last weekend’s American Royal Junior Hereford Show in Kansas City. Earlier this year, Prodell said it is an honor to represent the Hereford breed and Kewaunee County nationally.

Reflecting on the experience she just wrapped up in Kansas City, Prodell said she cannot wait for the upcoming year.

Thanks to the support of the National Hereford Women and the Hereford Youth Foundation of America, Prodell will now travel the country to events, sales, and shows, including the Junior National Hereford Expo, to present awards and assist in ring presentations. She will earn a $10,000 scholarship when she finishes her reign.

OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH MARIE