Each year at this time, Brownfield Ag News, of which KILJ is a long-time affiliate, sponsors the Iowa Ag Youth Awards. We work with the Iowa State Extension Office in Henry County to find two young individuals for the Brownfield Iowa Ag Youth Awards. Our winners receive a specialized belt buckle as well as a $100 gift card to Walmart.
Makynna Carpenter is a junior at New London High School and an active member of the New London Lassies 4-H group. She also dual enrolls at Danville to participate in their FFA program. Her journey with livestock began with her beautiful Scottish Highlander cows and has since expanded to include rabbits, chickens, sheep, her dog Marley, and her horse Shorts. Makynna serves as a wonderful role model for younger club members and aspires to continue her studies in Agriculture and Livestock in the future.
Carter Loyd is a senior at Winfield High School, a member of the Scott Sodbusters, and part of the Crooked Creek FFA Chapter. Since 4th grade, he has raised and shown swine, sheep, and cattle at the Henry County Fair. In his senior quote, he states, “Being in 4-H has taught me responsibility and hard work. It also shows that all the hard work pays off if you put in the time.” This fall, Carter will attend Kirkwood Community College to study Agriculture.