 The Master Showmanship Contest recognizes 4-H youth who have
excelled at showing animals at their county fair. Participants will
be judged on their handling of each of three species of animals:
beef, sheep and swine. Contestants also are quizzed by judges on
their knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock production.
More than $9,000 worth of prizes donated by sponsors will be
given away this year. A winner from each species will receive $100
in addition to various prizes. Three top winners will each receive
$500, $300 or $200, a new showbox, director's chairs and various
prizes. In addition, each participant will receive a T-shirt, $25
gift card and a prize for their hard work.
Philip Nelson, Illinois Farm Bureau president, is scheduled to
present the awards at the conclusion of the contest. Winners will be
available for pictures and interviews following the awards ceremony.
This year marks the 13th year for the contest. It was started by
farm broadcasters in Illinois as a way to recognize outstanding
youth and provide a state forum for the competition.
[Text from file received from
Illinois Farm Bureau]
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