Back-to-Back State Champions

87 counties were honored at this year’s Minnesota 4-H Livestock Shows for their herdsmanship ability.

The herdsmanship competition held from August 23-27 at the Minnesota State Fair, the competition is based on many factors and some are neatness and cleanliness of stalls and surrounding areas and evidence of regular care of animals.

The Overall Herdsmanship Champion was Crow Wing County. The Division I Dairy Champion was Lyon County.

4-H members pictured include: (front row, left to right) Brock Fier, Anthony Rybinski, Zack Fier, Troy Van Keulen, Josh Schuelke, Dylan Vlaminck and Brady Gifford. Middle Row: Emily Buysse and Joe Verschelde. Back Row: Cheyenne Moorse, Kaytlin Hoffman, Carolyn Hoffmann, Ben Louwagie, Jodi Buysse, Gared Moorse, Tucker Thooft, Grady Moorse, Logan Gile and Brooke Moorse. Missing: Logan Schuelke and Cassie Louwagie. Special Photo.