Washington County 4-H ranks high in Swine Judging competition .........

It was Pigpalooza in Gadsden County last week where 4-H’ers from the panhandle competed in a swine judging contest and a swine show. Livestock 4-H Club members from Washington County 4-H have been working on their evaluation skills and have participated in several area contests since the beginning of the 4-H year last September. In a study conducted by Purdue University, former 4-H members who participated in livestock judging reported that livestock judging was highly influential in developing skills such as the ability to defend a decision, oral communication and decision making. They also reported these skills translated into an essential job and life skills they used daily as adults.

All three Livestock 4-H Club teams from Washington County placed first with several members earning high individual placings.

Senior Team – 1^st Place

Julie Serpas, Kayla Daimler, and Lillian Sparks

Lillian Sparks – 1^st place High Individual

Intermediate Team – 1^st Place

Cody Daimler, Adrian Robinson, Landen Pettis and Cy Pettis

Adrian Robinson – 1^st place High Individual

Landen Pettis – 3^rd place High Individual

Junior Team – 1^st Place

Emma Weeks, Emmalee Souder, Addison Hayes and Jake Pettis

Addison Hayes – 3^rd place High Individual

Emma Weeks – 4^th place High Individual