On April 12, more than 570 youth in 114 teams from across Minnesota participated in the 4-H State Project Bowl, the second largest 4-H event of the year. The 4-H State Project Bowl challenges teams of three to six youth to test their knowledge on a variety of animal science and agriculture topics including dairy, dog, general livestock, horse, llama, plant science, poultry, and rabbit.
Hundreds of youth teams participated in regional competitions held throughout the state in March with top teams qualifying to compete in the state bowl. Each competition includes junior and senior divisions. Teams are quizzed in one-on-one and open rounds. The first participant with the correct answer earns points for their team. 4-H State Project Bowl winners in dairy, general livestock, horse and poultry go on to national project bowl competitions.
“Through the 4-H Project Bowl program, youth have the opportunity to partner together with other youth and learn about different animal science areas. Participants also work on improving their communication skills and building meaningful relationships with their peers, which can contribute to their future success,” said Sharon Davis, 4-H Animal Science Director.
Four teams competed from Meeker County 4-H.
Horse Senior Team – placed 3rd
• Audrey Frenchick, Koronis Eager Beavers
• Raya Scott, Kimball Kruisers
• Frances Geurts, Kimball Kruisers
• Maisy Geurts, Kimball Kruisers
• Asher Lund, Danielson Hustlers
Horse Junior Team – placed 4th
• Aliza VanDuinen, Independent
• Willa VanDuinen, Independent
• Leland Kershner, Danielson Hustlers
• Bridger Kershner, Danielson Hustlers
Intermediate Dairy Team – placed 8th
• Jacob Ahlgren, Litchfield Satellites
• Olivia Ahlgren, Litchfield Satellites
• Grace Schafer, Litchfield Satellites
Junior Dairy Team – placed 5th
• Henry Ahlgren, Litchfield Satellites
• Tanner Rusch, Litchfield Satellites
• Norah Ahlgren, Litchfield Satellites
• Adeline Stenger, Valley Victors
To learn more about 4-H Project Bowl, go to https://extension.umn.edu/4-h-events/regional-state-project-bowls or call Meeker County 4-H Extension Educator, Cassidy Martin (320) 693-5275.
About Extension 4-H
4-H is a youth development program of the University of Minnesota Extension. Available for youth beginning in kindergarten, 4-H’ers participate in hands-on learning experiences in STEM, leadership and civic engagement, animal science, creative arts and much more. Through 4-H’s learn-by-doing process, youth obtain essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, coping and communicating that help them succeed in their school, college, community and career. Research shows that youth who participate in 4-H have better grades and are more emotionally engaged with school, are more than twice as likely to be civically active and contribute to their communities. Learn more at https://z.umn.edu/mn4h.