MELVIN, Ill — Hard work, quality care, and dedication paid off as 4-H members showcased their animals at this year's Ford County 4-H Livestock Show. These events provide an opportunity for youth to display sportsmanship and exude confidence as they show the "best of the best" during the annual livestock and animal shows.

“Participating in the livestock show is a fantastic way for kids to showcase the practical skills they’ve learned,” said 4-H Program Coordinator Sara Seyfert.  “They get to demonstrate how their hard work and dedication translate into real-world applications. It’s the perfect example of the ‘learn by doing’ approach.”

The results of the Ford County livestock and animal shows are:

• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept.1):Taylor Cole, Walltown, Champion
• Breeding Beef, Early Summer Yearling Heifer / Hereford: Taylor Cole, Walltown, Champion 
• Market Beef, Steer / Crossbred, and All Other Breeds: Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion
• Breeding Beef, Late Junior Yearling Heifer / Simmental: Mason Loschen, Walltown, Champion 
• Market Beef, Steer / Angus: Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion, Grand Champion 
• Breeding Beef, Junior Heifer Calf / Simmental: Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion, Grand Champion 
• Market Beef, Steer / Hereford: Tyler Cole, Walltown, Champion, Reserve Grand Champion 
• Breeding Beef, Early Junior Yearling Heifer / Hereford: Taylor Cole, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Kempton DeOrnellas, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept.1):Zoe Wier, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Market Beef, Steer / Hereford: Zoe Wier, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Breeding Beef, Late Junior Yearling Heifer / Crossbred & All Other Breeds: Kempton DeOrnellas, Walltown, Reserve Champion, Reserve Grand Champion 
• Horse, Horse Halter - non-registered: Briana Bachman, Walltown, Champion
• Horse Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (4-H age 14-18): Briana Bachman, Walltown, Champion 
• Horse, Walk Trot - 14 years and older: Briana Bachman, Walltown, Champion
• Horse, Horsemanship (riding) - 14 years and older:Briana Bachman, Walltown, Champion
• Horse Showmanship, Intermediate Showmanship (4-H age 11-13): BrooklynStafford, Walltown, Champion 
• Horse, Walk Trot - 13 years and under: Brooklyn Stafford, Walltown, Champion
• Horse, Horsemanship (riding) - 13 years and younger:Maci Stafford, Walltown, Champion
• Horse Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (4-H age 8-10): Maci Stafford, Walltown, Champion 
• Horse Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (4-H age 8-10): Hope March, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Horse, Horse Halter - non registered: Brooklyn Stafford, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Horse, Horsemanship (riding) - 13 years and younger:Brooklyn Stafford, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Horse, Walk Trot - 13 years and under: Maci Stafford, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept. 1):Elena Pollard, Melvin Adventurers, Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Oscar Pollard, Melvin Adventurers, Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Jake Bleich, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Ruby Pollard, Melvin Adventurers, Champion 
• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept.1):Payton Luebchow, Walltown, Champion
• Rabbit: Other Classes, Meat Pen:Shelby Luebchow, Walltown, Champion
• Rabbit: Other Classes, Single Fryer:Shelby Luebchow, Walltown, Champion
• Rabbit: Other Classes, Single Fryer:Payton Luebchow, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Rabbit: Other Classes, Meat Pen:Payton Luebchow, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Shelby Luebchow, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept.1):Kloey Walls, , Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Hampshire Barrow: Keaton Beyers, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Market Swine, Chester White Barrow: Kinley Beyers, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Market Swine, Poland China Barrow: Lane Beyers, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Market Swine, Yorkshire Barrow: Lane Beyers, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Market Swine, Duroc Barrow:Brynn Boundy, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Berkshire Gilt: Brynn Boundy, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Crossbred Gilt: Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept.1):Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Chester White Gilt: Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Yorkshire Gilt: KemptonDeOrnellas, Walltown, Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion
• Market Swine, Berkshire Barrow: Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion 
• Market Swine, Crossbred Barrow: Landon Loschen, Walltown, Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Duroc Gilt:Lucas Loschen, Walltown, Champion
• Market Swine, Berkshire Barrow: Kinley Beyers, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Senior Showmanship (ages 14-18 by Sept.1):Lane Beyers, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Duroc Gilt:JR McMillan, Prairie Pacers, Reserve Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Berkshire Gilt: JR McMillan, Prairie Pacers, Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Duroc Barrow:Brynn Boundy, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Poland China Barrow: Brynn Boundy, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Yorkshire Gilt: Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Chester White Barrow: Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Breeding Swine, Chester White Gilt: Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Yorkshire Barrow: Bailey Bunting, Prairie Fire, Reserve Champion 
• Showmanship, Junior Showmanship (ages 8-13 by Sept.1):Kempton DeOrnellas, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Hampshire Barrow: KemptonDeOrnellas, Walltown, Reserve Champion 
• Market Swine, Crossbred Barrow: Lucas Loschen, Walltown, Reserve Champion 

If you’re interested in learning more about 4-H in Ford County, contact Sara Seyfert at sseyfert@illinois.edu or call our office at 815-268-4051.

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.