PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill.— Local 4-H members from southern Illinois recently competed at a Livestock Quiz Bowl. The event was filled with fun activities as youth identified various types of feed, species, equipment, and cuts of meat. This competition was a way to stimulate learning in various topics and prepare those that will go on to showcase livestock at the county fair.

Prizes were awarded to the top three scores within the junior, intermediate, and senior categories. The 2023 winners include:

Juniors
First place- Dani Nelson, Randolph County
Second place- Lily Lehde, Randolph County
Third place- Angela Baker, Randolph County

Intermediates
First place- Nickole Weber, Randolph County
Second place- Shelby Pearl, Perry County
Third place- Jada Nelson, Randolph County

Seniors
First place- Shealee Swisher, Jackson County
Second place- Amber Gass, Jackson County
Third place- Bailey Pearl, Perry County

The community is invited to support local 4-H members by attending livestock shows, and other 4-H events at the Perry County Fairgrounds June 12-14. For more information on how to get involved with 4-H in your community, visit 4h.extension.illinois.edu.

WRITER: Heather Willis, marketing and communications coordinator, hdwillis@illinois.edu, (618) 357-2126

SOURCE: Rhonda Shubert, 4-H Extension program coordinator, rkshuber@illinois.edu, (618) 357-2126

About 4-H: Illinois 4-H helps youth learn skills for living. University of Illinois Extension provides 4-H programs in every county in Illinois. Illinois 4-H impacts the lives of 200,000 youth each year through sustained learning clubs and groups and short-term programming.

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