Alpha Gamma Rho - Alpha Phi

Alpha Gamma Rho members have been involved in Little International for many years, and have had an astonishing amount of achievments over the years.

We are excited to announce the 99th Assistant Manager, Cody Gifford!

Thanks to all of the Brothers who are representing Alpha Phi on this years Little International Equipment staff!

Little International is the largest two-day student-run livestock exposition in the nation. Students on campus have the opportunity to show livestock whether they are experienced or not. AGR had 15 members showing four different species in eight different divisions of novice/experienced showmanship/fitting. In addition to showing livestock, one of our members, Tristin Fliehe, served as the 96th Little "I" Manager this year. Congratulations to all the brothers that participated in another successful year at Little "I!"

Click the following link to view pictures and results for 2019.

Congratulations to Brother Tristin Fliehe #1068 for being voted to be

The 96th Little I Manager

For More info check out their new website

http://www.sdsulittleinternational.com

If you want more pictures or info on Little I check out there Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SDSU-Little-International/398568826894200

The 94th Little International was held

March 23rd & 24th 2018

Congratulations to Alumni Mike #243 and his wife Betty Brink

for being Honored as the 2017 Honored Agriculturists of the year

for the full story click here

The 93rd Little International took place

April 1st and 2nd of 2016

To view all past AGR members that were managers

click here

Manager Adam Krause

Clear Lake, SD

Senior Agribusiness Major

Adam Krause is the son of Laron and Jolene Krause of Clear Lake, SD.

He is currently a Senior Ag Business Major. Adam grew up working on his family farm made up of primarily row crops and a hog operation. He also showed pigs and competed in other contests in 4-H and FFA. Adam’s involvement in Little I was sparked by winning Champion Swine Showman and High Point Freshman, as well as being on staff. Adam is also involved in Alpha Gamma Rho, Swine Club, and The Alpha Zeta Honors Society.

Thank you to everyone who helped with the 92nd Little International "Beyond the Barn"

Congratulations to all of the winners of the 92nd Little International!

High Point Club: The Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity

High Point Underclassman: Andrew Berg

High Point Upperclassman: Tyler Jensen

Champion Round Robin: Andrew Berg

Reserve Round Robin: Kaitlyn Kline

If you missed Little I this year or would like to watch part again,

It was reccorded and posted up on the internet thanks to AGRs own Logan Derungs

The 92nd Little International is linked to YouTube.

Click below to watch!

Part I

Part II

2015 little I was held March 27-28th

With this years both Manager and assistant Manager being Alpha Gamma Rho members

Manager-John Weber

St. Paul, MN

Senior Animal Science Major

John Weber is the son of Bruce and Alisa Weber of St. Paul MN. He is currently a Sr in Animal Science major. Although John grew up in the St.Paul he was heavily involved with his families farm in Sanborn MN. There he showed cattle in 4-H. That led him to SDSU where he as been involved in Little I as a past high point freshmen as well as a staff member. He is also involved with Block and Bridle, Collegiate Farm Bureau, Alpha Gamma Rho as well as a member of the Collegiate Livestock Judging Team.

Assistant Manager- Adam Krause

Clear Lake, SD

Junior Agribusiness Major

Adam Krause is the son of Laron and Jolene Krause of Clear Lake, SD.

He is currently a Junior Ag Business Major. Adam grew up working on his family farm made up of primarily row crops and a hog operation. He also showed pigs and competed in other contests in 4-H and FFA. Adam’s involvement in Little I was sparked by winning Champion Swine Showman and High Point Freshman, as well as being on staff. Adam is also involved in Alpha Gamma Rho, Swine Club, and The Alpha Zeta Honors Society.

2015 Little I Brochure

What is Little "I"?

Little International is a two-day agricultural exposition planned, organized, and implemented by students at South Dakota State University for the benefit of high school and college students. Little International is considered the largest two-day agricultural exposition in the country. The exposition provides students with an opportunity to compete in judging contests, showmanship competitions, and fitting challenges.

History of Little "I"

Little International has been presented every year since 1921 with only three exceptions. In 1926, it was canceled due to the Scarlet Fever epidemic, and 1944–1945 it was canceled because of World War II. The first Little I was patterned after the Chicago International Livestock Exposition and was held on campus in what is now the Agricultural Heritage Museum. In 1952, Little International was moved to what is now called the Intramural Building. In 1977 it was moved to where it is held today, the Animal Science Arena in. During the week prior to Little International, the student staff prepares the Arena for the exposition. This includes erecting the famous red barn and white fence, adding bleachers, and dying the wood chips green for the show ring. Also, each member of the staff is responsible for ensuring that the specific task of the committee they sit on is accomplished, whether that task is livestock judging or the event schedule.

Purpose

Little International serves both high school and college students alike. The exposition provides a fun and competitive opportunity for students to develop and refine skills essential for lifelong success in agriculture. Through Little International, students can utilize the two day event, not just as an opportunity to improve their showmanship, fitting, or judging skills, but also to develop time management skills, responsibility, hard work and personal pride—not to mention the networking possibilities and the fun had by all involved with Little International.

2014 Little I Staff