Youth showcased a year of 4-H learning at Meeker County Fair
Aug. 1-5, 287 youth from Meeker County showcased, through 1,750 projects, the skills and knowledge they have gained through 4-H at the Meeker County Fair.
4-H at Minnesota county fairs are not just fun annual events. Every summer, tens of thousands of 4-H youth participate in county fairs to showcase the knowledge and skills they’ve gained throughout the year, and to continue their learning experiences.
4-H youth spend months working on projects designed to equip them with essential life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking. 4-H’ers then share their accomplishments and educate the public about their subject at their local county fair. They also lead visitors on tours of the 4-H buildings and barns, and conduct workshops and hands-on demonstrations for the public. 4-H’ers who demonstrate the highest achievements are then selected to participate in 4-H at the Minnesota State Fair!
County fairs not only make great memories, they help 4-H youth grow into successful adults.
“One of 4-H’s priorities is to provide learning and leadership experiences that guide youth in building relationships, developing communication techniques, and strengthening organizational skills,” said Dorothy M. Freeman, Extension Center for Youth Development Associate Dean and State 4-H Director. “Through these experiences, youth find the leaders within themselves and are able to make a positive impact in their club, home, school or community.”
The Champion and Reserve Champion Exhibitors at this year’s fair were:
Placing Key:
GC – Champion
RC – Reserve Champion
Club Key:
KK – Kimball Kruisers
VV – Valley Victors
Project, Placing Name Club
Aerospace GC Henry Lemke VV
Beef–Breeding Heifer
RC Madelyn Ludwig VV
Beef–Cow/Calf Pairs
RC Anthony Schettler VV
Beef–Showmanship – Int.
GC Madelyn Ludwig VV
Beef Skill-A-Thon–Int.
GC Madelyn Ludwig VV
Cat related
GC Jordyn Theis KK
Clothing & Textiles –Clothes You Buy
GC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Clothing & Textiles – Clothes You
Make GC Gretta Lemke VV
Clothing & Textiles – Clothes You
Make RC Henry Lemke VV
Clothing & Textiles –Non-Wearable
Garment GC Gretta Lemke VV
Clothing & Textiles –Non-Wearable
Garment
RC Gretta Lemke KK
Club Banner
RC Valley Victors VV
Club Community Pride
RC Kimball Kruisers KK
Club Potted Flowers
RC Kimball Kruisers KK
Club Potted Flowers
RC Valley Victors VV
Club Scrapbook
GC Kimball Kruisers KK
Club Share-the-Fun
GC Valley Victors VV
Consumer Education
GC Abbey Schiefelbein KK
Computer RC Izaak Theis KK
Corn RC Jonathon Gathje VV
Dairy – Junior Champion
GC Andy Gruenes VV
Dairy – Junior Champion
(fall yearling heifer)
RC Ashley Gruenes VV
Dairy – Senior Champion
GC Ashley Gruenes VV
Dairy Showmanship – Sr.
RC Andy Gruenes VV
Dairy Interviews – Beg.
RC Henry Salzl VV
Dairy Interviews – Sr
GC Katherine Gathje VV
Dog Agility – Beginner
RC Henry Lemke VV
Dog Agility – Jumpers 1
GC Henry Lemke VV
Dog Agility – Jumers 1
RC – Joseph Patten VV
Dog Showmanship – Novice
GC Joe Patten VV
Dog Showmanship – Novice
RC Frances Geurts KK
Dog Obedience – Foundation
GC Henry Lemke VV
Dog Obedience – Beginner
GC Henry Lemke VV
Dog Related
RC Breanna Gertken VV
Entomology
GC Gregory Gathje VV
Exploring Animals
RC Mitchell Lipinski VV
Exploring the Environment
GC Bailee Schiefelbein KK
Fashion Review – Purchased
GC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Fashion Review – Constructed
GC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Fashion Review – Constructed
RC Gretta Lemke VV
Food & Nutrition
GC Dawson Schmitz VV
Food & Nutrition
RC Abby Schiefelbein KK
Food Review GV Gretta Lemke VV
Food Review RC Henry Lemke VV
Forest Resources
RC Abbey Schiefelbein KK
Fruit GC Gregory Gathje VV
Goat Meat – Overall
GC Makenna Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Overall
RC Taylor Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Market Wether-
Dairy type GC Sidney Kuechle VV
Goat Meat – Market Wether-
Dairy type RC Sidney Kuechle VV
Goat Meat – Market Wether Goat
GC MaKenna Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Market Wether Goat
RC Taylor Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Showmanship – Beg
GC Treyce Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Showmanship – Int.
GC Teagyn Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Showmanship – Sr.
GC Taylor Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Skill-a-thon-Beg.
GC Treyce Ludwig VV
Goat Meat – Skill-a-thon – Int.
RC Ethan Geislinger VV
Health GC Bailee Schiefelbein KK
Indoor Gardening
RC Madelyn Groinus KK
Performing Arts – Fair
GC Bailey Schiefelbein KK
Performing Arts Day
RC Gretta Lemke VV
Pet Display GC Gracie Becker VV
Potatoes GC Gregory Gathje VV
Potatoes RC Jonathon Gathje VV
Poultry – Overall
GC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Poultry – Chickens
GC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Poultry – Turkeys
GC Anthony Schettler VV
Poultry – Turkeys
RC Anthony Schettler VV
Poultry – Pigeons
RC Cole Lindberg KK
Poultry – Show & Hobby
GC Anthony Schettler VV
Poultry Showmanship – Beg.
GC Henry Lemke VV
Poultry Skill-a-thon – Beg.
GC Henry Lemke VV
Poultry Skill-a-thon – Int.
GC Gretta Lemke VV
Quilting RC Madison Brown KK
Rabbit – Dutch
GC Anthony Schettler VV
Rabbit – Dutch
RC Anthony Schettler VV
Rabbit – All Other Small Breeds
GC Brett Schiefelbein KK
Rabbit – Jersey Wooly
GC Isaac Scott/Ortiz VV
Rabbit – Jersey Wooly
RC Dawson Schmitz VV
Robotics GC Henry Lemke VV
Robotics RC Emma Donnay KK
Scrapbooking
GC Gretta Lemke VV
Scrapbooking
RC Trinity Erickson KK
Self-determined
RC Izaak Theis KK
Sheep – Breeding Ewe
RC Jonathon Gathje VV
Sheep – Market Lamb
GC Bailee Schiefelbein KK
Sheep Showmanship – Beg.
GC Henry Lemke VV
Sheep Showmanship – Int.
RC Brett Schiefelbein KK
Sheep Showmanship – Sr.
RC George Lemke VV
Sheep – Lamb Lead – Beg
GC Henry Lemke VV
Sheep – Lamb Lead – Sr
GC George Lemke VV
Sheep – Lamb Lead – Sr
RC Bailee Schiefelbein KK
Sheep Skill-a-thon – Beg
RC Henry Lemke VV
Sheep Skill-a-thon – Sr.
RC George Lemke VV
Shooting Sports
RC Jordyn Theis KK
Shop GC Brandon Guggisberg KK
Small Engines
GC Emerson Lindberg KK
Small Engines
RC Cole Lindberg KK
Swine – Breeding Gilt
RC Adrinne Lipinski VV
Swine – Market Barrow
RC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Swine – Litter of Three
RC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Swine Showmanship – Beg.
GC Mitchell Lipinski VV
Swine Showmanship – Sr.
RC Adrienne Lipinski VV
Vegetable Gardening
RC Gregory Gathje VV
Video GC Bailee Schiefelbein KK
Youth Leadership
RC Bailee Schiefelbein KK