The 2022 University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Poultry Day at the MU Animal Science Research Center, drew 24 youth participants from around the state. Competitions included a poultry judging contest, quiz bowl, egg demonstration contest, photo contest and dozen egg contest.
The State 4-H Poultry Day provides youths an opportunity to learn cutting-edge industry practices as well as gain basic poultry knowledge, said Maria Calvert, Missouri 4-H state agriculture and natural resources educator. Participants also gained skills in grading eggs and poultry carcasses, identifying poultry cuts and selection of quality live poultry -- all while networking with youths with similar interests from around the state, she said.
Top 10 overall junior judging competitors:
First, Madisyn Suess, Cole County
Second, Aiden Wimmer, Callaway County
Third, Micah Birt, Audrain County
Fourth, Blake Steen, Osage County
Fifth, Madysen Seelen, Pettis County
Sixth, Josiah Donaldson, Pettis County
Seventh, Bailey Aufdenberg, Cape Girardeau County
Eighth, Kaitlynn Murphy, Callaway County
Ninth, Bryli DeLashmutt, Callaway County
10th, Brodey Bartlett, Saline County
Top senior judging competitor: Cassidy Murphy, Callaway County
Top competitor, dozen egg contest: Josie Schulte, Osage County
Photo contest:
First, Karina Honea, Benton County
Second, Brodey Bartlett, Saline County
Third, Klarissa Honea, Benton County
Top junior competitors, egg demonstration contest:
First, Brodey Bartlett, Saline County
Second, Madisyn Suess, Cole County
Third, Micah Birt, Audrain County
The top junior quiz bowl team: Osage County -- Blake Steen, Josie Schulte, Conrad Schulte
Major support for Missouri 4-H Agriculture and Natural Resources programs is provided by the Missouri 4-H Foundation in partnership with Bass Pro Shops, Corteva Agriscience, Crader Distributing Co., FCS Financial, Missouri Association of Meat Processors, Missouri Farm Bureau, Missouri Holstein Association, Eunice Campbell, and Robert E. "Bud" Hertzog, D.V.M.
Categories: Missouri, Livestock, Poultry