| | More than 100 beef heifer project members descended on the Olds Agricultural Society Grounds on July 6 to 9, 2009 for the 33rd Annual Provincial Beef Heifer Show.
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"We were concerned that the dry conditions affecting many producers in the province would impact the Provincial Beef Heifer Show, but thankfully the skies opened up and we received some much needed moisture," says Rob Smith, 4-H regional specialist and Provincial Beef Heifer Show coordinator. "It is outstanding to see the commitment of the youth and their parents to both the cattle industry and 4-H, despite the challenges they have been facing."
One of the highlights of this year's event was a visit from Maria Stevens, Denver National Judging Competition High Point Champion, who traveled from her home state of Kansas to attend the show as a judge.
The show team judging class, where two competitors are paired-up and one acts as the judge and the other as the ring person, was an intense competition. Riley Sharp (East Lacombe 4-H Multi) and Zane Bennett (East Lacombe 4-H Multi) took first place in the junior division, Tyler Dietrich (Hastings Coulee 4-H Beef) and Andie Hadway (West Didsbury 4-H Multi) won the intermediate division, and Anthony Murphy (Lakedell 4-H Beef) and Tyson Hertz (John Ware 4-H Beef) took home top honours as the senior team judging champions.
For the senior member, personal development activity "You're Hired!" session, 32 of 46 members participated. Twelve outstanding members were selected for an interview-based challenge that tested their skills.
At the end of the show, two Supreme champions were crowned. Taking home the ultimate top prize for Supreme Purebred Champion was Rhianna Congdon (Nebraska 4-H Multi), and the Supreme Commercial Champion honours went to Tyson Hertz (John Ware 4-H Beef).
Sponsorship for the Provincial Beef Heifer Show was provided by Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Alberta Beef Producers, AMA Insurance, Apache Canada Ltd., Gas Alberta Inc., Kubota, Lammles, Penn West Energy Trust, and WestGen Endowment Fund.
For more information and full results from the Provincial Beef Heifer Show, visit the 4-H website at www.4h.ab.ca
Contact:
Rob Smith
403-948-8501
rob.g.smith@gov.ab.ca |
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