In the topsy-turvy world of the Covid-19 pandemic, Greene County 4-H members still completed exhibits that demonstrated knowledge or skills gained in various project areas and submitted them for judging during the Greene County Fair. The fair was held July 7-13 without grandstand events, beef burgers, and grandparents attending hours-long livestock shows. The fair did, though, showcase the best efforts of 4-H and FFA members.
Judging of static exhibits was done July 6-7 by several judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. Exhibits were judged without conferencing between the judge and exhibitors.
The static exhibit judging was coordinated by static superintendents Michele Hardin, Linda Hedges, Shari Minnehan and Stacy Hardaway.
Exhibits were selected for State Fair ribbons as follows:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
- Kaliyah Minnihan: Home/grounds improvement, fairy garden
- William Graham: Horticulture and plant science, planting and harvesting potatoes
Creative Arts
- Becca Anderson: Photography, orange and white cat
- Avery Bardole: Photography, morning dew on mum
- Daniel Cerveny: Photography, kitty stairs
- Bailey Cunningham: Photography, butterfly
- Kayla Muir: Photography, cow calf pair
Science, Engineering & Technology
- Sandra Dawson: Woodworking, night stand
- Eli Schroeder: Woodworking, deer head mounting plaque
Family & Consumer Sciences
- Becca Anderson: Home improvement, patriotic clothespin wreath
- Grace Curtis: Home improvement, macramé coasters
- Elizabeth Allen: Visual arts, butterfly and self-portrait
- Sadie Gilbertson: Visual arts, snowy mountain landscape
- Grace Hardaway: Visual arts, mountain and tree landscape
- Elise Badger: Food & nutrition, Ube cookies
- Ella Tasler: Food & nutrition, Swedish pepper kabners
- Hanna Curtis: Sewing & needle arts, hand quilting and finishing
Personal Development
- Hannah Curtis: Citizenship and civic engagement, Quilts of Love
- Lanie Fish: Self-determined, brain painting
Outstanding 4th grade exhibits
- Kinley Dzuris: Photography, lonely road
- Holly Miller: Food & nutrition, mini donuts
The 2020 4-H clothing event was held July 7 at the Greene County ISU Extension & Outreach office. Three exhibitors participated in the event, which was judged by Barb Sexton of Rockwell City. The show was organized by clothing superintendent Heidi Naberhaus.
Paisly Allen was awarded a blue ribbon in clothing selection. Holly Miller and Ella Tasler were awarded blue ribbons in the $15 Challenge.
The 2020 4-H dog agility, dog obedience, and showmanship shows were held July 7 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Megan Nemec of Fairfax judged the dog agility and handling/showmanship. Lisa Haugland of Solon judged dog obedience. The shows were organized by dog superintendents Rachel Reece, Ashley Kuhl and Samantha Hardaway, with youth superintendent Brian Hardaway. Click here to see results.
The poultry show was held Wednesday, July 8. Judge was Larry Eichenberger of Lakota. Poultry superintendents were Amanda McDonough and Emily Rumley. Click here to see results.
The rabbit show was also held July 8, judged by Mary Rohik of Arthur. Amanda McDonough served as rabbit superintendent. Click here to see results.
The 4-H and FFA swine show was held Thursday, July 9. Judge was Mason Edwards of Huxley. The show was coordinated by swine superintendents Cale and Alyssa Juergensen. Click here to see results.
The 4-H and FFA horse and pony show was Thursday in the horse arena. Judge was Joe Rowe of Sioux Falls, SD. The horse Fun Show was held Friday. Both shows were coordinated by horse superintendents Lindsey Cose and Jennifer Brincks. Click here to see results.
The 4-H and FFA beef pen of 3 show was held Friday, July 10. A total of 11 exhibitors competed in the event, which was judged by Zeb Gray of Toledo and Jim Calvert of Guthrie Center. Gray judged the live production portion of the contest, while Calvert evaluated the interview and recordkeeping component. The show was organized by beef pen of 3 superintendent Dan Frederick. Several vounteers assisted with the show as well.
The pen of 3 show was followed by the herd builder show, with Gray and Calvert judging. Dan Frederick coordinated the show and was assisted by volunteers during the show. Click here to see results of the pen of 3 and herd builder shows.
The beef and bucket calf shows were held Saturday, July 11. Mason Edwards of Huxley judged the show. Bucket calf interviews were conducted by Jacob Rasmussen and Torrie Ferrari. The shows were coordinated by beef superintendents Brent Badger and Jeff Hughes. Click here to see results.
The sheep show was held Friday with Gerald Droppert as judge. Sheep superintendents were Steve Karber, David Wolf, and junior superintendent Cassidy Carstens. Click here to see results.
The 4-H and FFA goat show was held July 10. Judge was Mason Edwards of Huxley. Meredith Fetters was goat superintendent. Click here to see results.
Clover Kids Day was Sunday, July 12. Rebecca Haugland judged Puppy Pack and the Birds & Bunnies portion of the show. Abby Badger judged Little Lambs, Goat Kids and Cattle Kids.
Puppy Pack superintendents were Rachel Reece and Samantha Hardaway. Participants were Lillian Barrett, Braylee Cose, Emma Fields, Ada Graham, Brogan Groves, Eli Hardaway, Quinten Messer, Finn Palmer, Aubrey Timmons and Mallory Timmons.
Birds and Bunnies superintendents were Amana McDonough and Shailynne Woodley. Participants were Lillian Barrett, Haley Fouch, Keegan Minnihan, Kenna Minnihan, Landyn Goughnour, Lucas Daniel, Emma Fields, Gwen Hooper, Jerzee McDonald, Loren Reed and Sedona Stevens.
Little Lambs superintendents were Jeremy Hoskins and Erin Murphy. Participants were Landyn Goughnour, Norah Hoyt, Eli Hardaway and Cody Taggart.
Goat Kids superintendent was Meredith Fetters. Loren Reed was the sole participant.
Cattle Kids superintendents were Tiffany Sohm and Jess Christensen. Participants were Stella Lautner, Jerzee McDonald, Keegan Minnihan, Kenna Minnihan, Adelyn Schroeder, Logan Marshall, Emmett Minnehan and Madison Christensen.
