St. Paul – Minnesota 4-Hers from 87 counties brought over 2,300 exhibits, delivered about 175 public presentations and participated in dozens of group learning experiences and performances at the 2018 Minnesota State Fair.

Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning that is both self-directed and guided by adult volunteers. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each county fair is brought to present in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair.

Exhibiting project work and delivering public presentations at the state fair provide youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through the interactive conference judging and team experiences.

Mower County had over 40 youth participating in a variety of different project areas during the non-livestock encampment held Aug. 28-30.

The purple ribbon is the top honor awarded for non-livestock projects at the State Fair.

Purple ribbon winners from Mower County included:

  • Katelyn McCabe – Citizenship

  • Samantha Hinz – Crafts

  • Kayley Anderson – Exploring Animals

  • Emily Gerber – Food and Nutrition

  • Abigail Muller/Rock Solid 4-H Club – Club Community Pride

  • Country Aces 4-H Club – Club Banner

Results for the Mower County 4-H delegation are as follows:

Cat

  • Zayne Kvam, Red

Citizenship

  • Katelyn McCabe, Purple

Clothes You Buy

  • Abigail VanPelt, Blue

Non-Garment

  • Haylea Swenson, Blue

  • Samantha Feine, Blue

  • Lydia Drees, Blue

Crafts

  • Caitlin Drees, Blue

  • Samantha Hinz, Purple

  • Danielle Hinz, Blue

Demonstration

  • Lydia Drees, Blue

Electric

  • Ryan VanPelt, Blue

Engineering Design

  • Grace Anderson, Blue

  • Cassidy Shute, Blue

Exploring Animals

  • Kayley Anderson, Purple

Fashion Review – Clothes You Buy

  • Hannah Hecimovich, Participation

  • Abigail VanPelt, Participation

  • Janelle Voigt, Participation

Food & Nutrition

  • Anna Welsh, Blue

  • Emily Gerber, Purple

Health

  • Emily Allas, Blue

  • Nicole Freerksen, Blue

  • Rachel Meany, Blue

Illustrated Presentations

  • Isaac Drees, Red

Indoor Gardening

  • Toria Strampe, Blue

Needle Arts

  • Katherine VanPelt, Blue

Performing Arts

  • Sarah Hecimovich, Blue

Photography – Elements

  • Kiyanna Meyer, Blue

Photography – Manipulation

  • Jessica Hillman, Red

  • Seanna Kubas, Blue

Potatoes

  • Riley Jax, Blue

Quilting

  • Kylie Welsh, Blue

  • Abigail Muller, Blue

Robotics

  • Tyler Kolhoff, Blue

Safety

  • Kensie Heusinkveld, Blue

  • Noah Anderson, Blue

Self-Determined

  • Danielle Hatten, Blue

Shooting Sports/Wildlife Management

  • Andrew Sayles, Blue

Shop-Metal Based

  • Waylon Nelson, Blue

Shop-Wood Based

  • Blake VanPelt, Blue

Tractor

  • Nikoli Yudin, Blue

Veterinary Science

  • Kaden Case, Blue

  • Kylie Stafford, Blue

Youth Leadership

  • Faith Sayles, Blue

Club Banner

  • Enterprise, Blue

  • Country Aces 4-H Club, Purple

Club Community Pride

  • Rock Solid 4-H Club/Abigail Muller, Purple

Along with the non-livestock projects, Mower County 4-H members also participated in the 4-H lama encampment at the Minnesota State Fair. More than a dozen Mower County members participated in the lama activities throughout their encampment held Aug. 29-31.

Note: The spelling of  “lama” is correct, according to the Minnesota 4-H.

Results for Mower County 4-H members participating in the llama encampment are as follows:

Lama Costume:

  • Adison Kolhoff, Int., Blue

  • Noah Anderson, Sr., Blue

  • Emily Billings, Advanced, Blue

  • Rachel Meany, Advanced, Champion Costume

Lama Showmanship:

  • Kayley Anderson, Blue, 10th place Advanced Showperson

  •  Emily Billings, Blue, fourth place Advanced Showperson

  • Rachel Meany, Purple, Champion Advanced Showperson

  • Isaac Beck, Purple, Champion Int. Showperson

  • Adison Kolhoff, Red

  • Megan Silbaugh, Blue, third place Int. Showperson

  • Noah Anderson, Red

Lama Obstacle Course:

  • Isaac Beck, Blue

  • Adison Kolhoff, Red

  • Megan Silbaugh, Blue

  • Kylie Stafford, Blue

  • Noah Anderson, Red

  • Kayley Anderson, Blue

  • Emily Billings, Blue

  • Rachel Meany, Blue

Lama Public Relations

  • Isaac Beck, Blue

  • Adison Kolhoff, Blue

  • Megan Silbaugh, Blue

  • Kylie Stafford, Red

  • Kayley Anderson, Blue

  • Emily Billings, Blue

  • Rachel Meany, Blue

Lama Poster – Educational:

  • Emma Case, Yellow

  • Isaac Beck, Red

  • Kaden Case, Blue

  • Adison Kolhoff, Red

  • Mckenzie Marlow, White

Lama Poster – Promotional:

  • Maya Rao, Yellow

  • Eli Anderson, Blue

  • Rachel Case, Red

  • Meryn Silbaugh, Blue

  • Amy Smith, Blue

  • Adison Kolhoff, Blue

  • Megan Silbaugh, Blue

  • Kylie Stafford, Blue

  • Kayley Anderson, Reserve Champion Gr. 9+

  • Rachel Meany, Blue

Lama Fiber:

  • Isaac Beck, Champion Intermediate Fleece

  • Kylie Stafford, Blue

  • Noah Anderson, Champion Sr. Fleece

  • Kayley Anderson, Blue

  • Emily Billings, Champion Advanced Fleece

  • Rachel Meany, Blue

Lama Interview Winners:

  • Isaac Beck, Champion Gr. 6-8

  • Kylie Stafford, Interview Finalist