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Local youth join with 4-H leaders, Bayer employees to learn why 'Science Matters'

ST. LOUIS, Mo. – To cultivate the next generation of leaders in science, Bayer is partnering with 4-H to bring Bayer employees and 4-H volunteers together to work with young people and show why science matters to everyone through the “Science Matters” program.

From left, dairy judging team members Daryin Sharp, Ellie Wantland, Grant Groves and Lora Wright, and coaches Ted Probert and Karla Deaver. Missouri 4-H

Missouri 4-H dairy judging team third at national contest

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. – Missouri 4-H had its best finish since 1998 in the 2017 National 4-H Dairy Judging Contest on Oct. 2 at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis.The team finished third in a field of 22 teams, and placed in the top five in four of five breeds and oral reasons, qualifying for international competition, said Karla Deaver, University of Missouri Extension 4-H youth development specialist.