Livestock judging consists of analyzing animals and measuring them against a standard that is commonly accepted as being ideal for that species. In a competition, youth analyze four animals of each species and rank them from best to worst. The animals used for the county fair livestock judging competition were all 4-H projects on the fairgrounds being exhibited by other 4-Hers.
Youth competed in teams and also for individual points at the county fair contest. Cash awards are given to the top team and trophies to the top judge in each age division.
The top senior team came from a variety of clubs included Carmen Sieren, Anna Nafzinger, Iris Peterson and Greta Sieren. The 2nd place senior team came from the Limecreek Livewires and included Riley Hahn, Braydon Younge and Payton Peck. Carmen Sieren of the Dutch Creek Flyers was awarded the Top Senior Judge.
The top intermediate team, with members from a variety of clubs, was Charolette Sieren, Peighton Ford, Brynn Younge and Garrett Greiner. The 2nd place intermediate team came from the Limecreek Livewires and included TJ Brenneman, Blake Peck and Elijah Statler. Peighton Ford of the Limecreek Livewires was awarded the Top Intermediate Judge.
The top junior team, a combination of Dutch Creek Flyers and Limecreek Limelights, was Ella Greiner, Izzy Peterson, Avery Janacek and Jack Greiner. The 2nd place junior team came from the Limecreek Livewires and included Preston Ford, Kinley Holmes, Adelyn Huston and Caden Huston. Ella Greiner of the Dutch Creek Flyers was awarded the Top Junior Judge.
Contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811, for more information on being a part of the livestock judging team or 4-H in Washington County.