Bates 4-H livestock judging teams compete in state competition

front row (l to r): Allison Jenkins, Hannah Webb, John Tarvin; 

back row: David Warfield, Jr., Reba Colin,  Mike Tarvin.

               

With over 220 participants, this year’s State 4-H Livestock Judging contest was the biggest yet to date. "We continue to grow in number attending," reported Ben Gallup, state 4-H specialist. "It’s a real tribute to the parents, coaches and kids willing to give up a Saturday to drive to Columbia and spend the day. Judging is more than just placing the classes. It’s also public speaking, decision making and, the best reason of all, it’s fun!”

According to Alan J. Mundey, Bates County 4-H Youth Specialist, the Bates County results are as follows:

Junior Division with 99 contestants:

• Hannah Webb 61st (tie)
• Allison Jenkins 61st (tie)
• John Tarvin 71st

The Junior team finished 23rd out of 29 teams.

Senior Division with 75 contestants:
• Reba Colin 5th
• Mike Tarvin 10th
• David Warfield, Jr. 69th

The Senior team placed 6th out of 27 teams.

The teams would like to thank the coaches Luke and Amanda Kagarice for all of their help.

-our thanks to Alan Mundey