Cape County 4-H Kids Compete at State Poultry Contest

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The University of Missouri Extension State 4-H Poultry Day was held on June 11, 2016 with over 80 participants from around the state. The 2016 contest included a Junior and Senior Avian Quiz Bowl, Photo Contest, a Dozen Egg Contest, Judging, and Educational sessions put on by MU faculty, Dr. Carol Lorenzen and Dr. Bryon Wiegand.

Through the leadership provided by Dr. Jesse Lyons the State 4-H Poultry day provided youth with the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in cutting edge industry practices as well as basic poultry knowledge. 4-H members gained skills in grading eggs and poultry, identifying meat cuts, and selection of quality poultry all while networking with youth from around the state who shared similar interests.

Six Cape Girardeau county 4-H members competed in the 2016 State 4-H Poultry Contest on the University of Missouri campus. Brent Seyer competed in the Senior Judging Division, Anna Ahrens, Austin Bodenstein, Ryan Glenzy, Emilie Seabaugh, and Alex Seyer competed in the Junior Judging Division.

Brent Seyer placed 1st overall which qualifies him to compete at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in November in Louisville, Kentucky. Anna Ahrens was the high individual in the junior division with Alex Seyer placing 2nd, Emilie Seabaugh placed 4th, Ryan Glezy was 10th and Austin Bodenstin was 11th. Steven Peters taught workshops on candling eggs and gave a sample set of reasons. Jill Peters worked with the youth to prepare them for the contest.

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