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Dixon County 4-H’ers earn State Fair recognition

LINCOLN – One in three youth across Nebraska are active in Nebraska 4-H and the Nebraska State Fair provides an opportunity for them to share the innovative activities they’ve been working on throughout the year. 4-H members from Dixon County showcased their work at the State Fair in Grand Island.

Participating in Nebraska 4-H allows youth to pursue their interests and preview careers in agriculture and other industries, according to Kathleen Lodl, associate dean of Extension and 4-H program administrator. “The Nebraska State Fair showcases the pride we have for our state and its people, including its youth,” said Lodl. “From rockets to robots to baked goods to presentations to livestock, 4-H’ers connect their passion to exhibits that can turn into life-long careers.”

Fifteen static 4-H exhibits (except horticulture, foods, and large exhibits) were taken to Grand Island for the county booth display, with 22 exhibits shown in its photo display. Due to COVID allowances, exhibits were not judged at the Fair. Exhibits displayed in the county booth, received a 2020 Nebraska State Fair Showcase ribbon. Additional Special Recognition and “Best of Show” awards were selected from those on display. Area Dixon County 4H’ers were:

Ashlyn Boeckenhauer, Wakefield: 4-H Special Recognition - Home Environment: Babysitting Bag. Rachel Ebmeier, Laurel: 4-H

Rachel Ebmeier, Laurel: 4-H Special Recognition - Heritage 1.

The 4-H contests and livestock shows were held on the first weekend. Ribbon placings and awards for Dixon County exhibitors are as follows:

Madison Borg, Concord, Pop’s Partners: Purple – 4-H Beef: Composite Charolais Breeding Beef - Composite Charolais Yearling Heifers Calved March/April 2019; and Blue – 4-H Beef: General Classes - Intermediate Beef Showmanship.

Blake Hansen, Laurel, Dad’s Helpers: Blue – 4-H Beef: General Classes - Intermediate Beef Showmanship; and Red – 4-H Beef: Simmental Breeding Beef.

Tanner Hansen, Laurel, Dad’s Helpers: Blue – 4-H Beef: General Classes - Senior Beef Showmanship; Blue – 4-H Beef: Market Beef - Market Heifers; and Blue – 4-H Beef: Simmental Breeding Beef - Simmental Yearling Heifers Calved March/April 2019. Olivia Hanson, Concord, New

Olivia Hanson, Concord, New Generation: Red – 4-H Beef: Foundation Simmental Breeding Beef - Foundation Simmental Yearling; Heifers Calved March/ April 2019; Blue – 4-H Beef: General Classes - Intermediate Beef Showmanship; and Purple – 4-H Beef: Red Angus Breeding Beef - Red Angus Yearling Heifers Calved March/April 2019.

Katelyn Pehrson, Laurel, Dad’s Helpers: Blue – 4-H Beef: General Classes - Senior Beef Showmanship; Purple – 4-H Beef: Market Beef - Crossbred Steers.

Lilly Pehrson, Laurel, Dad’s Helpers: Blue – 4-H Beef: General Classes - Intermediate Beef Showmanship; Purple – 4-H Beef: Red Angus Breeding Beef - Red Angus Yearling Heifers Calved January/February 2019.

Samantha Pehrson, Laurel, Dad’s Helpers: Blue – 4-H Meat Goat: General Classes - Senior Meat Goat Showmanship; Blue – 4-H Meat Goat: Market Meat Goat - Market Goats; and Blue – 4-H Meat Goat: Market Meat Goat - Market Goats.

Addy Stanwick, Jackson, Willis 4-H Feeders: Blue – 4-H Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits - Britannia Petite Jr. Buck; Purple – 4-H Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits - Britannia Petite Jr. Doe; Purple – 4-H Rabbit - 4H Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits - Polish Sr. Buck; 1st Purple – 4-H Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits - Polish Sr. Doe; 2nd Purple – 4-H Rabbit: Breeding Rabbits - Polish Sr. Doe; Purple – 4-H Rabbit: General Classes - Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship; 4-H Rabbit: Two Special Awards for Best Opposite.

To view all of the 2020 results for all of the 4-H events, refer to https://www.nebraska4hresults.com/, where you can also view the 2020 results, 4-H schedule, maps, show programs, and see 4-H fair photos.

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