COLUMBIA, Mo. – Forty 4-H youths from across Missouri participated in the 2024 State 4-H Poultry Day on June 8 at the University of Missouri Animal Science Research Center in Columbia. Competitions included a poultry judging contest, quiz bowl, egg demonstration contest, photo contest and dozen egg contest.

The State 4-H Poultry Day provides youths the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge in cutting-edge industry practices as well as basic poultry knowledge to help them succeed in their projects, said Maria Calvert, MU Extension state 4-H agriculture educator. 4-H members gained skills in grading eggs and poultry carcasses, identifying poultry cuts and selection of quality live poultry, all while networking with youths from around the state who shared similar interests, she said.

Top overall junior judging competitors:

1. Aiden Wimmer, Callaway County
2. Cooper Stratton, Jasper County
3. Payton Duwe, Lawrence County
4. Micah Birt, Montgomery County
5. Riley Branson, Callaway County
6. Brooke Jackson, Scotland County
7. Ellie Stratton, Jasper County
8. Judd Lawson, Cedar County
9. Nora Glassman, Lawrence County
10. Aria Duwe, Lawrence County

Top 8-10-year-olds:

1. Brooke Jackson, Scotland County
2. Ellie Stratton, Jasper County
3. Nora Glassman, Lincoln County
4. Aria Duwe, Lawrence County
5. Olivia Wimmer, Callaway County
6. Jon Sykes, Livingston County
7. Paige Harris, Callaway County
8. Ezra Birt, Montgomery County
9. Zane McDonald, Lawrence County
10. Erma Evans, Clinton County

The top overall senior judging competitors:

1. Kaitlynn Murphy, Callaway County
2. Emily Harris, Callaway County
3. Morgan Jackson, Scotland County
4. Madisyn Suess, Cole County
5. Bryli DeLashmutt, Callaway County
6. Sadie Jackson, Scotland County
7. Molly Ziebarth, Macon County
8. Annabelle Edmonds, Franklin County
9. Audrey Evans, Clinton County

In the dozen egg contest, the top competitor was Cooper Stratton, Jasper County.

In the Photo Contest, Judd Lawson, Cedar County, placed first; Eleanor Butler, Lincoln County, placed second; and Cooper Stratton, Jasper County, placed third.

For the egg demonstration contest, the top three juniors were Nora Glassman, Lawrence County, first; Eleanor Butler, Lincoln County, second; and Zane McDonald, Lawrence County, third.

The top senior in the egg demonstration contest was Madisyn Suess, Cole County.

The top junior quiz bowl team included Cooper Stratton, Ellie Stratton and Judd Lawson.

Programs offered by Missouri 4-H would not be possible without support from our partners. Major support for Missouri 4-H agriculture programs is provided by the Missouri 4-H Foundation in partnership with Ballenger Propane, Corteva Agriscience, FCS Financial, MFA Foundation, Missouri Association of Meat Processors, Missouri Farm Bureau Federation, Missouri Holstein Association, Missouri Soybean Association, National 4-H Council, Safety National, Eunice Campbell and Dr. Robert E. “Bud” Hertzog.

About Missouri 4-H

Missouri 4-H grows today’s youth and prepares tomorrow’s leaders. With a blend of time-tested traditions and innovative hands-on learning, Missouri youth explore and find their spark in programs ranging from agriculture and conservation to aerospace and career development. Through clubs, programs, camps, in-school and after-school experiences, University of Missouri Extension faculty, staff and thousands of volunteers guide youth in developing essential skills, building confidence and fostering connections. Together, they inspire young people to make a real difference in their communities, their country and the world. To learn more about Missouri 4-H, visit 4h.missouri.edu.

Photos

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Top five juniors, from left: Aiden Wimmer, Cooper Stratton, Payton Duwe, Micah Birt, Riley Branson.

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Top five seniors, from left: Kaitlynn Murphy, Emily Harris, Morgan Jackson, Madisyn Suess, Bryli DeLashmutt.

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Eleanor Butler shares her recipe for smoked deviled eggs during the egg demonstration contest at State 4-H Poultry Day.