OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Participants demonstrated their knowledge of cat care, grooming, and showmanship as they presented their cats to a panel of judges. 4-H’ers received valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth. The Ogle County 4-H Cat Show took place at the Ogle County Farm Bureau in Oregon on July 28.
Champion Junior Showmanship........................................................................................ Lauren Hickman
Champion Intermediate Showmanship............................................................................. Andrew Hickman
Champion Senior Showmanship......................................................................................... Anna Marquardt
Champion Feline................................................................................................................. Anna Marquardt
Champion Cage or Carrier................................................................................................ Andrew Hickman
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 700 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 six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.