On July 28, several state leaders experienced the world of 4-H livestock showmanship as they tried their hand at showing livestock with 4-H youth as judges at the North Dakota State Fair in Minot.
Just prior to the North Dakota Public Leaders 4-H Showmanship Event, a leader was paired with each of the 24 4-H’ers who won champion or reserve champion at the intermediate and senior level in showmanship for six livestock species at the state fair this week. The youth provided their leader tips on how to show a specific species of livestock and then served as the judges for the leaders’ efforts.
“This 4-H event connects today’s leaders with tomorrow's leaders,” said Kurt Froelich, NDSU Extension agent from Stark-Billings County. “Thank you to our participants and supporters of this event for making this experience possible for the 4-Hers.”
“Our goal for 4-H is to help youth achieve the best in themselves,” said Leigh Ann Skurupey, North Dakota Center for 4-H Youth Development assistant director. “4-H helps youth to develop essential life skills, gain knowledge and build confidence to thrive, lead and change the world. This event is a good example of how 4-H provides opportunities for our youth to thrive.”
The 4-H’ers enjoyed North Dakota’s unique event.
“This was my second year participating,” said Macy Monson, McIntosh County 4-H member. “I think it’s great helping those who don’t come from an agricultural background learn how to show an animal.”
“It is so fun to be back with 4-H,” said Lieutenant Governor Tammy Miller. “4-H was such an important part of my leadership development. This event reinforces what we should be doing, learning from each other.”
Source : ndsu.edu