MELVIN, Ill. - The Ford County 4-H Livestock Show highlighted the dedication, knowledge, and hard work of local 4-H members as they exhibited swine, beef, poultry, and rabbits. Throughout the show, exhibitors demonstrated the results of months of care, training, and preparation while showcasing their animal husbandry skills in the ring. Congratulations to the exhibitors.
If you are interested in learning more about 4-H in Ford County, contact Micaiah Owens at mlowens@illinois.edu or call the office at 217-300-2333.
Breeding Beef, Early Junior Yearling Heifer / Hereford: Taylor Cole (Walltown), Champion, Grand Champion
Breeding Beef, Junior Heifer Calf / Hereford: Tyler Cole (Walltown), Reserve Champion, Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Swine, Berkshire Gilt: Kinley Beyers (Prairie Fire), Champion, Grand Champion
Breeding Swine, Yorkshire Gilt: Bailey Bunting (Prairie Fire) Champion
Breeding Swine, Duroc Gilt: Cheyenne Cavanah (Prairie Fire) Champion, Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Swine, Crossbred Gilt: Bailey Bunting (Prairie Fire,) Champion, Reserve Grand Champion
Breeding Swine, Chester White Gilt: Bailey Bunting (Prairie Fire), Champion, Grand Champion
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / G. Mini Rex (all varieties): Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / I. Polish (all varieties): Josiah Rahn (Prairie Pacers) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, B. 4-Class Senior Doe / G. Mini Rex (all varieties): Josiah Rahn (Prairie Pacers) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / D. Himalayan: Kyndall Leubchow (Walltown) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / A. Dutch: Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best in Show
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / E. Holland Lop (all varieties): Kyndall Leubchow (Walltown) Best in Show
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / H. Netherland Dwarf: Shelby Luebchow (Walltown) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / J. Tans (all varieties): Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, A. 4-Class Senior Buck / K. All 4-Class Wool Breeds: Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, B. 4-Class Senior Doe / F. Mini Lop: Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best in Show
Class Breeds, B. 4-Class Senior Doe / H. Netherland Dwarf: Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best in Show
Class Breeds, B. 4-Class Senior Doe / J. Tans (all varieties): Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best in Show
Class Breeds, B. 4-Class Senior Doe / L. AOB (All Other 4-Class Breeds): Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, D. 6-Class Intermediate Doe / G. All Other Commercial 6-Class Breeds: Josiah Rahn (Prairie Pacers) Best of Breed
Class Breeds, B. 6-Class Senior Doe / F. Satin (all varieties): Kloey Walls (Prairie Fire) Best of Breed
Market Beef, Steer / Hereford: Tyler Cole (Walltown), Champion, Reserve Grand Champion
Market Beef, Steer / Crossbred and All Other Breeds: Kempton DeOrnellas (Walltown), Champion, Grand Champion
Market Swine, Hampshire Barrow: Lane Beyers (Prairie Fire), Champion
Market Swine, Berkshire Barrow: Keaton Beyers (Prairie Fire), Champion
Market Swine, Crossbred Barrow: Kempton DeOrnellas (Walltown), Champion, Reserve Grand Champion
Market Swine, Chester White Barrow: Kinley Beyers (Prairie Fire), Champion, Grand Champion
Market Swine, Duroc Barrow: Cheyenne Cavanagh (Prairie Pacers), Champion
Market Swine, Poland China Barrow: Hawken Kurtenbach (Prairie Fire), Champion
Market Swine, Crossbred Barrow: Bailey Bunting (Prairie Fire), Champion
Poultry, Duck: Jake Bleich (Prairie Pacers), Champion
Poultry, Cock/Cockerel: Bryar Edwards (Prairie Fire), Champion
Poultry, Eggs / 1 dozen: Jolene Bleich (Prairie Pacers) Champion
About Illinois 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and is administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities, two times more likely to make healthier choices, two times more likely to be civically active, and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.