Do you know alternatives to antibiotics for your livestock?  Can you identify the different cuts of pork?  How about the current safety tips for four wheelers, kayaks, farming and being in the sun.  If you were one of the privileged spectators at the recent 4-H Public Presentation Contest on July 13, you will know the answer to these questions. With amazing confidence and skill, 26 Sanborn County 4-Hers presented a wide range of topics and knowledge.  Subjects ranged from how to keep your rabbit cool to networking at college to Jack Russell terriers!  It was an amazing testament to the talent and expertise of our 4-H youth.

Judging this wonderful event were Jennifer Larson and Brooke King. Ribbons were awarded to these deserving 4-Hers:

Purple: Kaylee Adams – “How to Keep Rabbits Cool,” Miley Adams – “Showing a Pig,” Whitney Adams – “Six Tips for Sun Safety,” Hope Baysinger – “Where’s the Bacon?” Xavier Baysinger – “Fur Ever Friends,” Sury Bechen – “Energy Bites for 4-H Special Foods,” Lane and Ty Burkel – “Embryology 101,” Ashlee Hanson – “The Things I Have Done for My Conservation,” Trevor and Kahle Johnson – “Four wheeler Safety,” Timothy Kelly – “Tie Dye T-Shirts,” Chaz Larson – “Cookie in a Jar,” Brady Larson – “Antibiotic Alternatives,” Brooklyn Larson – “Star of the Show,” Bryce Larson – “Why Protein?” Megan Linke – “Oh the Places You Will Go,” Memphis Moody – “Sensory Bottles,” Teagen Moody – “Farm Safety,” Acaiya Schultz – “What is a Fetus?  A Glob of Tissue or a Baby?” Ezra Schultz – “I Want to Skate 2!!” McKenzie Uecker – “Sun Safety,” Payton Uecker – “Kayaking Safety,” Delaney Zoss – “Showmanship Practice to Perfection;”

Blue: Victoria Hoffman – “Workshop Preparation,” Sophie Kelly – “Tie Dye T-Shirts.”

…See pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

Learning how to prepare food and meals is an absolute necessity for every individual. The Special Foods Contest is a great way for 4-Hers to address this challenge and to grow in their abilities. All thirteen of the participants at the contest held on July 7 were required to use correct measuring, mixing and preparation techniques. Along with proper food safety, the 4-Hers had to answer questions about the five food groups, six basic nutrients, and the vitamins and minerals present in the recipe they prepared. Youth are allowed a total of 90 minutes to prepare the recipe, complete a place setting and interview with the nutrition judge.  

Judging the contest this year were Margo Edwards and Maria Feldhaus. Receiving purple ribbons for their special dishes were: Kaylee Adams – Banana Muffins, Miley Adams – Chicken Parmesan Bake, Whitney Adams – Strawberry Banana Smoothie, Hope Baysinger – Pumpkin Muffins, Shay Bechen – Vegetable Goulash, Sury Bechen – No-Bake Energy Bites, Hudson Fouberg – Mexican Meat Cups, Ramsey Fouberg – Ramsey’s Favorite Egg Bake, Victoria Hoffman – Tator Tot Hotdish, Trevor Johnson – Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie, Brooklyn Larson – Terrific Taco Bake, Elisha Schultz – Chicken Scampi Pasta, and Isaiah Schultz – Creamy Bacon Pasta.

…Read recipes and see pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!

The Aurora, Jerauld/Buffalo, Sanborn County 4-H Horse Show was held on Wednesday, June 30, at the 4-H Horse Arena in Forestburg with Carrie Weller of Marion as the judge.  This quad county event had a total of 30 participants.

…Read the results and see additional pictures in this week’s issue of the Sanborn Weekly Journal!