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The Larry Higgins Bison Junior Judging Contest<\/h2>\n

Held annually at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, this premier contest is hosted by the National Bison Association and the RMBA. It provides a unique, hands-on opportunity for participants ages 8\u201321 to evaluate elite bison livestock and compete for academic scholarship prizes.<\/p>\n

Learn more.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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