Greene County 4-H members once again demonstrated what they’ve learned in a wide variety of project areas with their exhibits at the Greene County Fair, held July 12-18.
The Clothing event was held Tuesday, July 12. Thirteen exhibitors participated in the event, which was judged by Meri Vos of Waukee. Youth participants also showcased their projects in the 4-H fashion show held Friday.
The show was organized by clothing superintendent Heidi Hunter.
Results follow:
Clothing selection – Paisley Allen (two blue ribbons), Ella Tasler and Holly Miller, blue.
$15 Challenge – Jaelyn Hedges, MaKenzie Wahl (two blues).and Ella Tasler, Dakota Ostrander, Emmalin Wright, Madison Christensen, Autumn Barrett, Lillian Barrett, Paisley Lautner, Savannah Lansman, Gwen Hooper (one blue).
Clay County Fair selections are: $15 Challenge, Madison Christensen, Emmalin Wright, Paisly Lautner and Dakota Ostrander; Clothing selection, Holly Miller, Ella Tasler and Paisley Allen; and alternates Holly Miller, MaKenzie Wahl, Savannah Lansman and Autumn Barrett.
Participants in Clover Kids Fashion were Clarissa Richards, Avril Shahan, Becca Shahan, Riah Riphagen, Stella Lautner, Elaina Stephenson and Jentry Hedges.
The 4-H Dog Agility Show was held on Tuesday, July 12, with the 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship Show held on Wednesday, July 13. McKenzie Von Retzell of Ames judged the dog agility show, Brooke Nemec of Fairfax judged obedience, and Haley Ledford of Des Moines, judged handling/showmanship and rally. The shows were organized by dog superintendent Rachel Reece and youth superintendent Treynor Cose.
Results follow:
2022 Greene County Fair 4-H Dog Handling (Showmanship) Awards
Grand Champion Showman: Grace Hardaway
Grand Champion Senior Showman: Treynor Cose; Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showman: Patrick Graham
Grand Champion Intermediate Showman: Emmalin Wright; Reserve Grand Champion Intermediate Showman: Paisley Lautner
Grand Champion Junior Showman: Braylee Cose; Reserve Grand Champion Junior Showman: Brayden Theulen
Grand Champion Senior Rally: Grace Hardaway; Reserve Grand Champion Senior Rally: Patrick Graham
Grand Champion Intermediate Rally: Treynor Cose; Reserve Grand Champion Intermediate Rally: Paisley Lautner
Grand Champion Junior Rally: Braylee Cose; Reserve Grand Champion Junior Rally: Briella McDonald
Most Improved Dog: Jaelynn Hedges
2021 Greene County Fair 4-H Dog Obedience Awards
Champion Intro Obedience: Emma Fields;
Reserve Champion Intro Obedience: Chloe Julick
Champion Beginner “A” Obedience: Braylee Cose;
Reserve Champion Beginner “A” Obedience: Briella McDonald
Champion Beginner “B” Obedience: Tucker Ford
Champion Preferred Novice A Obedience: Paisley Lautner; Reserve Champion Preferred Novice A Obedience: Emmalin Wright
Champion Preferred Novice B Obedience: Treynor Cose
Champion Novice B Obedience: Grace Hardaway; Reserve Champion Novice B Obedience: Patrick Graham
2022 Greene County Fair 4-H Dog Agility Awards
Champion On Leash Small Dog Agility: Patrick Graham; Reserve Champion On Leash Small Dog Agility: Ada Graham
Champion On Leash Medium Dog Agility: Briella McDonald; Reserve Champion On Leash Medium Dog Agility: Braylee Cose
Champion On Leash Large Dog Agility: Grace Hardaway; Reserve Champion On Leash Large Dog Agility: Jaelynn Hedges
Champion Off Leash Medium Dog Agility: Emmalin Wright; Reserve Champion Off Leash Medium Dog Agility: Treynor Cose
Champion Off Leash Large Dog Agility: Paisley Lautner
Champion Open Dog Agility: Treynor Cose; Reserve Champion Open Dog Agility: Emmalin Wright
Champion Costume Class: Brayden Theulen; Reserve Champion Costume Class: Emmalin Wright
Puppy Pack Participants: Isaac Schroeder,Addie Schroeder,Jentry Hedges, Scarlett Graham,Quinten Messer,Aubrey Timmons,Mallory Timmons
The Communications at the Fair program took place Friday, July 15. There were two participants in the working exhibit category and two in a new event this year, Pride of Iowa. The event was judged by Barb Sexton and the contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
In working exhibits, Bailey and Becca Anderson earned a purple ribbon and qualified for the State Fair with their fire safety exhibit. Ella Tasler and Kaliyah Minnihan earned a blue ribbon and will go to the Clay County Fair with their corn salsa exhibit.
In other communication events, Becca Anderson and Bailey Anderson, Greenbrier, earned purple ribbons and were selected for the State Fair with their posters. Ruby Tasler (Cedar Highland) and Ella Ostrander (Junction Food Producers) earned blue ribbons in table setting. They were selected for the southwest table setting competition.
The 4-H and FFA Poultry Show was held Wednesday, July 13. It was judged by AJ Dickinson of Humboldt. The show was coordinated by poultry superintendents Amanda McDonough and Melissa Frederick and Junior superintendent Shailynne Woodley.
Results of the 2022 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Poultry Show were as follows:
Champion Production Hen: Shailynne Woodley
Champion Standard Breeds:Shailynne Woodley
Champion Fancy Standard Breeds:Lucas Daniel
Champion Bantam:Cody Stephenson; Reserve Champion Bantam, Cody Stephenson
Champion Production Duck:Eliot Schilling
Smallest Bird:Cody Stephenson
Largest Bird: Shailynne Woodley
Champion Senior Showman: Ella Tasler; Champion Intermediate Showman, Blaise Schilling;
Champion Junior Showman, Lucas Daniel
Champion Master Showman: Cody Stephenson; Reserve Champion Master Showman, Eliot Schilling
Grand Champion Overall Poultry: Cody Stephenson; Reserve Champion Overall Poultry, Cody Stephenson
Birds & Bunnies, poultry participants: Maleeah McNeil, Eason Schroeder, Adelyn Schroeder, Ethan Daniel, Lyndsie Goughnour, Elaina Stephenson, Tuck Lautner, Stella Lautner, Aidan Deal, Charlie Deal, Quinten Messer, Aiden Marshall, Robert Tasler, Blake Gierstorf, Parker Gierstorf
The 4-H and FFA Rabbit Show was held Thursday, July 14. It was judged by Mary Rohlk of Arthur. The show was organized by rabbit superintendents Amanda McDonough and Melissa Frederick.
Results follow:
Champion Fancy Buck: Eliot Schilling; Reserve Champion Fancy Buck: Autumn Barrett
Champion Fancy Doe: Savannah Lansman; Reserve Champion Fancy Doe: Taylor Lawrence
Champion Commercial Buck: Ava Schilling; Reserve Champion Commercial Buck: Brayden Theulen
Champion Commercial Doe: Brayden Theulen; Reserve Champion Commercial Doe: Brayden Theulen
Overall Champion Rabbit: Eliot Schilling; Overall Reserve Champion Rabbit: Savannah Lansman
Largest Rabbit: Brayden Theulen
Smallest Rabbit: Taylor Lawrence
Champion Fur Class: Lillian Barrett
Champion Costume Class: Brayden Theulen
Senior Showmanship: Ava Schilling; Intermediate Showmanship: Kaliyah Minnihan;,Junior Showmanship: Landyn Goughnour
Birds and Bunnies, rabbit participants: Haley Fouch,Lyndsie Goughnour,Keegan Minnihan,Kenna Minnihan,
Maleeah McNeil, Ethan Daniel, Colin Julick, Riah Riphagen
The 4-H and FFA Horse and Pony Show and Pony Fun Show were held July 14 and judged by Liz Sample Spring of Unionville. Horse superintendents were Jen Brincks and Lindsey Cose.
Results follow:
HALTER classes –
Champion pony mare & gelding, Emma Halterman; Reserve champion pony mare & gelding, Braylee Cose
Champion mare, Treynor Cose; Reserve champion mare, Braylee Cose
Champion gelding, Lauren Klocke; Reserve champion gelding, Emma Halterman
Overall Champion of Champions, Treynor Cose; Reserve Overall Champion of Champions, Braylee Cose
SHOWMANSHIP Halter –
Champion senior showman, Emma Halterman; Reserve champion senior showman, Lauren Klocke
Champion intermediate showman, Treynor Cose; Reserve champion intermediate showman, Makenna Ebersole
Champion junior showman, Braylee Cose; Reserve champion junior showman, Jaelynn hedges
Overall showmanship grand champion, Treynor Cose; Overall showmanship reserve grand champion, Braylee Cose
PERFORMANCE Classes
1st Place English Open:Braylee Cose; 1st Place English Equitation: Braylee Cose
1st Place Senior Walk Trot, Lauren Klocke; 1st Place Intermediate Walk Trot, Treynor Cose;1st Place Junior Walk Trot,Braylee Cose;
1st Place Pony Walk Trot,Braylee Cose
1st Place Senior Western Pleasure, Allison Fields; 1st Place Intermediate Western Pleasure, Treynor Cose;
1st Place Junior Western Pleasure, Braylee Cose;
1st Place Pony Pleasure, Braylee Cose
1st Place Senior Horsemanship, Sandra Dawson; 1st Place Intermediate Horsemanship, Treynor Cose; 1st Place Junior Horsemanship, Braylee Cose
1st Place Senior Ranch Horse Pleasure, Emma Halterman; 1st Place Intermediate Ranch Horse Pleasure, Makenna Ebersole; 1st Place Junior Ranch Horse Pleasure,Briella McDonald
1st Place Senior Trail, Lauren Klocke; 1st Place Intermediate Trail,Treynor Cose; 1st Place Junior Trail, Braylee Cose
4-H HORSE FUN Show
1st Place hand trail, Kaitlyn Halterman
1st Place costume class, Jerzee McDonald
1st Place senior barrels, Lauren Klocke; 1st place intermediate barrels, Makenna Ebersole; 1st place junior barrels, Briella McDonald
1st place senior poles, Lauren Klocke; 1st place intermediate poles, Makenna Ebersole; 1st place junior poles, Braylee Cose
The 4-H and FFA Swine Show was held Thursday, July 14. Judge was Drake Hook of Humeston. The show was coordinated by swine superintendents Cale Juergensen and Alyssa Juergensen.
Results follow:
Champion Berkshire Gilt: Justin Stream
Champion Duroc Gilt: Lauren Oakes; Reserve Champion Duroc Gilt: Lauren Oakes
Champion Commercial Gilt: Jack Hansen; Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt: Kyle Hughes
Grand Champion Gilt: Jack Hansen; Reserve Champion Gilt: Lauren Oakes
Grand Champion Market Individual: Kyle Hughes; Reserve Champion Market Individual: Brent Dennhardt
Grand Champion Market Pen of Three: Emma Hoyle; Reserve Champion Market Pen of Three: Matthew Gannon
Grand Champion Ultrasound: Matthew Gannon; Reserve Grand Champion Ultrasound: Estella Karber
Champion Senior Showmanship: Paisley Lautner; Champion Intermediate Showmanship: Lauren Oakes;
Champion Junior Showmanship: Nick Black
Scholarships: Logan Higgins,Max Riley, Maddie VanPelt,Sadie Reedy,Carymn Paup
The 4-H and FFA Pet Show was held Friday, July 15. It was judged by Companion Vet Clinic of Jefferson. The show was organized by pet superintendent Cassidy Carstens.
In the Cats division Sandra Dawson, Emma Fields and MaKenzie Wahl earned purple ribbons. In the Rabbit division, Lillian Barrett earned a purple ribbon.
Goats were judged July 15. The show was judged by Derek Henningsen of Ames and organized by goat superintendent Meredith Fetters.
Results follow:
Grand champion meat goat, Tatum Tucker; Reserve grand champion meat goat, Maggie Reed.
Grand champion breeding doe, Tatum Tucker; Reserve grand champion breeding doe, Tatum Tucker
Grand champion rate of gain, Taylor McDowell; Reserve grand champion rate of gain, Loren Reed
Overall Best in Show, Tatum Tucker
Champion junior showmanship, Tatum Tucker; champion intermediate showmanship, Maggie Reed; champion senior showmanship, Taylor McDowell.
Goat Kid Club participants were Clarissa Richards, Riah Riphagen, Aubrey Timmons, Mallory Timmons
The 4-H and FFA Sheep Show was held July 15. Judge was Ben Drescher of Ames. The show was organized by sheep superintendents Steve Karber and David Wolf.
Results follow:
Breeding Sheep Division
Champion Hampshire Ewe Lamb: Estella Karber; Reserve Champion Hampshire Ewe Lamb: Aden Bardole
Champion Dorset Ewe Lamb: Breanna Pope
Champion Commercial Blackface Ewe: Breanna Pope; Reserve Champion Commercial Blackface Ewe:Emmalin Wright
Champion Commercial White/Speckled Face Ewe: Tyler Pope; Reserve Champion Commercial White/Speckled Face Ewe:Cody Stephenson
Champion Home Raised Commercial Ewe: Bryce Stephenson; Reserve Champion Home Raised Commercial Ewe: Tyler Pope
Supreme Champion Ewe: Breanna Pope; Reserve Supreme Champion Ewe: Emmalin Wright
Champion Produce of Dam: Jackson Turner; Reserve Champion Produce of Dam: Aden Bardole
Champion Hampshire Ram Lamb: Kaiden Burbank
Champion Commercial Ram Lamb: Cheyenne Kiley; Reserve Champion Commercial Ram Lamb: Kaiden Burbank
Supreme Champion Ram: Cheyenne Kiley; Reserve Supreme Champion Ram: Kaiden Burbank
Market Sheep Division
Champion White Speckled Face Market Lamb: Madesyn Carstens; Reserve Champion White Speckled Face Market Lamb: Estella Karber
Champion Light Weight Black Face Market Lamb: Breanna Pope; Reserve Champion Light Weight Black Face Market Lamb: Cody Stephenson
Champion Medium Weight Black Face Market Lamb: Elise Badger; Reserve Champion Medium Weight Black Face Market Lamb: Emmalin Wright
Champion Heavy Weight Black Face Market Lamb: Breanna Pope; Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Black Face Market Lamb: Elise Badger
Champion Community Lamb Barn Project: Lillian Barrett; Reserve Champion Community Lamb Barn Project: Ashlynn Ball
Champion Home Raised Market Lamb: Cody Stephenson; Reserve Champion Home Raised Commercial Market Lamb: Cody Stephenson
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Elise Badger; Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Breanna Pope
Champion Production Lamb: Riley Rankin; Reserve Champion Production Lamb: Jackson Turner
Grand Champion Rate of Gain: Madesyn Carstens; Reserve Champion Rate of Gain: Madesyn Carstens
Grand Champion Pen of 3: Emma Hoyle; Reserve Champion Pen of 3: Cody Stephenson
Champion Master Showman: Emmalin Wright
Champion Senior Showman: Emmalin Wright; Champion Intermediate Showman: Breanna Pope; Champion Junior Showman: Tyler Pope
Little Lambs Participants: Lyndsie Goughnour,Aiden Deal,Bentley Hoskins,Quinlynn Hoskins, Elaina Stephenson, Callen Taggart, Tuck Lautner, Stella Lautner, Blake Gierstorf, Emma Gliem, Alina Marshall, Charlie Deal, Montana Kiley
The 4-H and FFA Beef Pen of 3 Show was held Friday, July 15. The event was judged by Chris Spence of Coldwater, KS, and Zeb Gray of Toledo. Gray judged the live production portion of the contest, while Spence evaluated the interview and recordkeeping component. The show was organized by Beef Pen of 3 superintendent Jacob Rasmussen. Beef grid contest coordinator was Jacob Rasmussen. Several volunteers assisted with the show, as well.
Results follow:
Champion Rate of Gain: Matthew Gannon; Reserve Champion Rate of Gain:Addison Gannon
Champion Value Based Pen of 3 (Judge’s Choice): Addison Gannon; Reserve Champion Value Based Pen of 3 (Judge’s Choice): Eli Schroeder
Champion Educational Pen of 3: Cody Allen; Reserve Champion Educational Pen of 3: Eli Schroeder
The Herd Builder Show was also judged by Zeb Gray and Chris Spence and organized by Jacob Rasmussen.
Results follow:
Champion Herd Builder Cow/Calf Pair: Rylee Mowrer; Reserve Champion Herd Builder Cow/Calf Pair: Nora Mowrer
Outstanding Record Keeping- Cow/Calf: Rylee Mowrer
The 4-H and FFA Beef and Bucket Calf shows were held Saturday, July 16. Judge was Adam Pryor of Woodbine. Bucket calf interviews were conducted by Greene County 4-H volunteer Noah Juergensen. The shows were coordinated by beef superintendents Brent Badger and Jeff Hughes.
Results follow:
BREEDING ANIMALS
Champion Angus Heifer: Kaliyah Minnihan
Champion Red Angus Heifer: Gabe Ebersole
Champion Shorthorn Plus Heifer: Sam Fitzpatrick
Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Kayla Frederick; Reserve Champion Foundation Simmental Heifer: Makenna Ebersole
Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer: Bryce Stephenson; Reserve Champion Purebred Simmental Heifer: Krista Ebersole
Champion Gelbvieh Heifer: Peyton Minnehan
Champion County Raised Breeding Heifer: Owen Frederick
Champion Commercial Heifer: William Thorp; Reserve Champion Commercial Heifer: Paisley Lautner
Champion Cow Calf Pair: Ethan Frederick; Reserve Champion Cow Calf Pair: Kaliyah Minnihan
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer: William Thorp; Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Heifer: Kayla Frederick; 3rd Overall Champion Breeding Heifer: Paisley Lautner
Grand Champion Jr. Feeder Heifer Calf: Bryce Stephenson; Reserve Champion Jr. Feeder Heifer Calf: Ethan Frederick
Grand Champion Jr. Feeder Bull/Steer Calf: Bryce Stephenson
Grand Champion Bucket Calf: Rylee Mowrer; Reserve Grand Champion Bucket Calf: Logan Marshall
Grand Champion Return Bottle Bucket Calf: Holly Miller
MARKET ANIMALS
Champion AOB Market Steer: Calleigh Fitzpatrick
Grand Champion Lightweight Market Steer: Paisley Lautner; Reserve Champion Lightweight Market Steer: Matthew Gannon
Grand Champion Middleweight Market Steer: Elise Badger; Reserve Champion Middleweight Market Steer: Calleigh Fitzpatrick
Grand Champion Heavyweight Market Steer: Addison Gannon; Reserve Champion Heavyweight Market Steer: Emmett Minnehan
Grand Champion Market Heifer: Paisley Lautner
Grand Champion County Raised Steer: Logan Marshall
Champion Slick Shear Steer: Nathan Towers; Reserve Champion Slick Shear Steer: Callie Martin
Grand Champion Rate of Gain: Emmett Minnehan; Reserve Grand Champion Rate of Gain: Holly Miller
Grand Champion Market Beef: Elise Badger; Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef: Paisley Lautner; 3rd Overall Champion Market Beef: Paisley Lautner
Champion Senior Showman: Kayla Frederick; Reserve Champion Senior Showman: Paisley Lautner
Champion Intermediate Showman: William Thorp; Reserve Champion Intermediate Showman: Kaliyah Minnihan; 3rd Overall Intermediate Showman: Makenna Ebersole
Champion Junior Showman: Owen Frederick; Reserve Champion Junior Showman: Samuel Fitzpatrick;3rd Overall Junior Showman: Holly Miller
Cattle Kids Club participants: Bentely Hoskins, Maleeah McNeil, Kenna Minnihan, Adelyn Schroder, Aiden Marshall, Keegan Minnihan, Eason Schroeder, Asher Allen, Ava Allen, Haley Schuermann, Stella Lautner, Heidi Ebersole, Isaac Schroeder
