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. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth. The Ogle County 4-H Fair took place at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon from July 31 through August 3.
Champion Junior Showmanship.......................................................................................... Emree Wiltfang
Champion Intermediate Showmanship.................................................................................. Grady Poliska
Champion Senior Showmanship......................................................................................... Gwendolyn Hall
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt...................................................................................... Gwendolyn Hall
Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt.......................................................................... Grady Poliska
3rd Place Breeding Gilt.......................................................................................................... Emree Wiltfang
4th Place Breeding Gilt............................................................................................................ Jaxon Alderks
5th Place Breeding Gilt.......................................................................................................... Paisley Poliska
Grand Champion Market Swine........................................................................................ Jaxon Alderks
Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine...................................................................... Gwendolyn Hall
3rd Place Market Swine........................................................................................................ Gwendolyn Hall
4th Place Market Swine....................................................................................................... Maxwell Thurow
5th Place Market Swine....................................................................................................... Maxwell Thurow
Grand Champion Pair of Barrows...................................................................................... Emma Schier
Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Barrows................................................................. Eralynn Wiltfang
Grand Champion Pair of Gilts........................................................................................... Maxx Wiltfang
Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Gilts.......................................................................... Paisley Poliska
Champion Ogle County Born and Raised Gilt................................................................. Grady Poliska
Reserve Champion Ogle County Born and Raised Gilt............................................... Paisley Poliska
Champion Ogle County Born and Raised Barrow.......................................................... Jaxon Alderks
Reserve Champion Ogle County Born and Raised Barrow.......................................... Ayden Alderks
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.