Bureau County 4-H youth saw success at the recent Illinois State Fair Junior Livestock Shows held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield.  Parker and Payton Frueh, Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club, both had exceptional results in the swine show while Josie, Zac, and Carly Wiggim, Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club, received outstanding honors during the beef show, representing Bureau County well.

Parker Frueh received Champion Hereford Gilt, Champion Land of Lincoln Hereford Gilt, and Champion Bred & Owned Hereford Gilt.  Payton Frueh made the final call back for Showmanship as well as earning Champion Bred & Owned Chester Gilt. 

During the beef show, Josie Wiggim was selected Champion Shorthorn Steer and Land of Lincoln in the Junior Show.  Zac Wiggim was first in class Crossbreed Steer.  Carly Wiggim was second in class Crossbred Steer as well has receiving third overall in the Northern District Showdown to advance to the All Illinois District Show final. 

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