4-H’ers take part in state virtual contest

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COLUMBIA, Mo. — Nodaway County 4-H members applied their evaluation and communication skills to place sixth in the 2020 University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest.

Nodaway County’s junior team placed sixth in its division. Members of the team were Addie Honan, Josie Baker and Dalanie Auffert.

Honan also placed sixth in the 8-10-year-old division.

Held virtually Saturday, Sept. 12-13, the event saw nearly 115 4-H youth from across the state take part.

“Youth involved with the livestock judging program develop key life skills to aid in their future career success,” according to an extension news release. “Through involvement in 4-H, judging team members must make rapid, logical decisions and defend their decisions via oral reasons. Students improve their ability for critical thinking and accurate communication.”

Participants competed in one of two age division, junior (8-13) and senior (14-18), with the top ten 8-10 year olds being recognized.

The top ten 8-10-year-old competitors were Scarlett Miller, Carroll County, first place; Michaela Miller, Carroll County, second place; Stetson Stone, Audrain County, third place; Ty Murphy, Saline County, fourth place; Kaston Pitt, Carroll County, fifth place; Addie Honan, Nodaway County, sixth place; Faith Calvin, Jasper County, seventh place; Tyler Meier, Cape Girardeau County, eighth place; Kenton Merrifield, Bates County, ninth place; and Thomas Hulse, Marion County, 10th place.

The top three junior competitors were Corbin Neil, Vernon County, first place; Scarlett Miller, Carroll County, second place; and Trenton Edwards, Warren County, third place. The top junior team was from Carroll County.

The top three senior individuals were Jessie Lowe, Bates County, first place; Quincy Wiegand, Randolph County, second place; and Brayden Gast, Vernon County, third place. The top senior team was from Audrain County.