Young Exhibitors Shine at 2025 Logan County Fair 4-H Sheep Show

[August 02, 2025]  Seventeen 4-H exhibitors took the stage at the 2025 Logan County Fair on Wednesday, proudly showing off ten different breeds of sheep in a display of dedication, hard work, and agricultural knowledge. The 4-H sheep show is a cornerstone of the fair, giving local youth ages 8 to 19 the opportunity to demonstrate the skills they have gained through months of caring for and preparing their animals.

A 4-H sheep show is more than a competition—it’s a hands-on learning experience for future farmers. Members raise and care for their own sheep, learning animal science, responsibility, and the basics of agriculture along the way. The 4-H program itself is designed to help youth develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills, and shows like this one give participants a chance to demonstrate the results of their hard work to the community.

4-H sheep shows highlight both market and breeding classes, allowing participants to showcase not only the quality of their animals but also their own understanding of animal care, handling, and presentation. This year’s event was overseen by Sheep Superintendent John Coers, with assistance from Jim Coers, Jared Coers, and Steve Schreiner. Garrett Schreiner served as the Junior Sheep Superintendent.

The competition celebrated top exhibitors with a wide range of awards:

● Supreme Overall Female – Jayce Coers

● Grand Champion Ewe Lamb – Jayce Coers

● Reserve Grand Champion Ram Lamb – Raylon Schreiner

● Grand Champion Pair of Lambs – Jayce Coers

● Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Lambs – Raylon Schreiner

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● Grand Champion Ewe – Raylon Schreiner

● Reserve Grand Champion Ewe – Jayce Coers

● Grand Champion Wether – Luke Olson

● Grand Champion Commercial Ewe – McKenna Garey

● Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Ewe – McKenna Garey

● Senior Sheep Showmanship – Rohan Allspach

● Junior Sheep Showmanship – Raylon Schreiner

Between the 4-H competition and the popular Peewee Sheep Show, the crowd enjoyed a free farm-fresh meal provided by local farmers. Lamb brats were the star of the spread, accompanied by cheesy potatoes, green beans, and a variety of homemade salads. Fairgoers and contestants alike left few leftovers, with the crowd nearly finishing everything served.

After the 4-H champions were named and the last bites were taken, the energy shifted to the Peewee Sheep Show, where the youngest fairgoers had a chance to step into the ring and experience the excitement of showing sheep for the very first time.

[Sophia Larimore]

[Text received from file]

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