4-H News: Youth showcase animal projects at the fair
Gordon County Extension/4-H had a big week at the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair, coordinating four livestock shows and the livestock judging contest.
On Saturday, Sept. 7, Gordon County Extension/4-H hosted the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Market Goat Show. Participating in the show were 40 exhibitors from first through 12th grades showing a total of 57 goats. Winning their grade level showmanship class were:
Grades 1-2: Kortland Long, Pickens County 4-H
Grades 3-4: Case Cantrell, Pickens County 4-H
Grades 5-6: Ally Jo Cook, Whitfield County 4-H
Grades 7-8: Ally Jo Cook, Whitfield County 4-H
Grades 9-10: Katie White, Walton County 4-H
Grades 11-12: Jazmine Ralston, Gordon County 4-H
The Champion Overall Showman was chosen from Grades 1-12 and was Jazmine Ralston of Gordon County 4-H.
In addition, each of the goats were shown in one of eleven market classes based on the goat’s weight. Katie White from Walton County 4-H was name Champion Market Goat and Jazmine Ralston received Reserve Champion Market Goat.
On Monday, Sept. 9, Gordon County Extension/4-H hosted the Northwest Georgia Regional Fair Market Lamb Show. Participating were 26 exhibitors from first through twelfth grades showing 53 lambs. Winning their grade levels in showmanship were:
Grade 1: Brooklyn Stamey, Gordon County 4-H
Grade 2: Taylor Grace Amonett, Whitfield County 4-H
Grade 3: Case Cantrell, Pickens County 4-H
Grade 4: Jacob Brown, Gordon County 4-H
Grade 5: Bailey Williams, Gordon County 4-H
Grade 6: Cash Adams, Liberty Middle FFA
Grade 7: Caroline Jenkins, Floyd County 4-H
Grade 9: Hunter Petty, Gordon County 4-H
Grade 10: Kaylee Adams, Denmark FFA
Grade 11: Emma Long, Pickens County FFA
Grade 12: Brayden Adams, Forsyth 4-H
The Champion Overall Showman was chosen from above grades and was Emma Long of Pickens County FFA.
In addition, each lamb was exhibited in one of ten market classes based on the lamb’s weight. Brooke Williams of Gordon County 4-H was selected as Champion Market Goat and Reserve Champion Market Goat was Emma Long.
The Beef Cattle Heifer and Steer Shows took place on Tuesday, September 10. Participating in these shows were 47 exhibitors in grades 4-12 showing a total of 52 head of steers and heifers. Winning