The fun and hard work never stops at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Wednesday, 4-Hers worked hard to show their Meat Goats on Wednesday afternoon at the Southern Iowa Fair. The pressure was on judge Rich Nichols as he selected the best of the best at the show. Results from the event are as follows: […]
On Tuesday and Wednesday 4-H members set the stage to show their oh so many talents at the Southern Iowa Fair Free Stage. 4-H members shared their talents by taking part in Share-the-Fun, Educational Presentations and Working Exhibits. It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a crowd, but these 4-Hers […]
Exhibitors prepare months in advance to compete at the Southern Iowa Fair. On Wednesday, it was the Dairy Goats time to shine. As many activities occurred around the fairgrounds, the dairy show attracted people of all ages. The high-quality animals put on a great show for those in attendance. The dairy judge, Maaika Hol, looked […]
The Carcass Beef Contest is a great opportunity for all 4-H/FFA youth to learn more about production and the beef industry. Carcass Contest exhibitors select an animal to be in the carcass class at their weigh-in in December. They feed and learn more about producing a market ready animal for their live evaluation in July. […]
April 24 and 25 brought 4-Hers threading to the Mahaska County Extension office for the annual Clothing Selection, $15 Challenge and Fashion Revue Contests. For clothing selection, the 4-Her chooses an outfit to develop skills in buying clothes for a particular purpose. 4-H members purchase an outfit for under $15 from a consignment shop, garage […]
Exhibitors with Advance Cattle Feeder Pens have been working extra hard to prepare their cattle for this year’s Southern Iowa Fair. 4-Hers have been working since December to feed their three head of cattle. Along with feeding their cattle, exhibitors had to keep monthly feed records and learn about the daily care of their feeder […]
On Tuesday, July 15th in the afternoon, local 4-H’ers and Clover Kids members brought out their pets to show off tricks, some great costumes and what they know about raising their pet. Results are as follows: Best of Show Clover Kids Pet – Kyle Calhoun, Dog Best of Show 4-H Pet – Trent Van Gilst, […]
The Sale Ring was full on Tuesday evening as it served as the stage for lots of 4-H & FFA members and their small and large, fine, feathered friends as the Poultry Show took place. Exhibitors showed a variety of birds. Results from the show are as follows: Best of Show: Graham Van Donselaar, Buckeye […]
Trophies, banners, and ribbons were held high by some very deserving, hard working 4-H and FFA members on Tuesday at the Southern Iowa Fair. Swine Judge, Tom Baas, had the grueling task of selecting the winners of this years Swine Show. Results of the show are as follows: Champion Commercial Gilt: Cole Scanlon Reserve Champion […]
On Monday afternoon, FFA exhibitors had their turn in showing off their handiwork in the FFA Ag Gadget Show. These exhibitors brought a number of impressing projects, held an interview with the judge, and the results are listed below. Congratulations to the following: Ag Mechanic & Workshop Savannah Wilz – Agri-Power FFA, Coat Rack – […]
