St. Paul, MN (9/04/23) 4-H youth from across Minnesota again showcased their learning in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair. Over 140 demonstrations were delivered and over 1,900 general exhibits were on display. In a continuation of the virtual state showcase format developed in 2020, over 70 of the general exhibits were judged virtually this year. Throughout the year, 4-H youth select project areas that reflect personal areas of interest and pursue hands-on learning in both selfdirected and guided environments. The results of their learning are exhibited at county fairs and other showcase events across the state. A collection of the best exhibits from each fair and showcase are brought to presentations in the 4-H Building at the Minnesota State Fair.
Exhibiting project work and delivering public presentations at the state fair provides youth an opportunity to showcase their achievements and continue learning through interactive conference judging with project experts and team experiences.
The presentations, exhibits and presence of 4-H youth from diverse communities across Minnesota brought renewed and welcomed energy to the 4-H Building. See the full results and photos at z.umn. edu/4h-state-fair-results.
Marshall County had 19 youth participating in the following areas. STATE FAIR LIVESTOCK RESULTS (AUGUST 23 – 27TH): Tate B, Viking Volcanoes, Sheep – Commercial Black Face – Yearling Ewe, Reserve Champion; Kylee B, Viking Volcanoes, Beef – Commercial Spring Calf – 10th place; Teagan D, Independent, Dairy – Holstein, Grade – Summer Yearling – 5th Place Blue Ribbon; and Austin S, New Maine, Rabbit – Havana – Senior Buck – Blue Ribbon.
STATE FAIR GENERAL ENCAMPMENT RESULTS (AUGUST 29 – 31st): Nickolas B, Riverside, Technology – Red; Brooke B, Viking Volcanoes, Photography – Blue; Hannah B, Viking Volcanoes, Needle Arts – Blue; Shelby B, Riverside, Fine Arts – Blue; Olivia C, New Maine, Self-Determined – Blue; Conner H, Warren Wranglers, Industrial Arts – Woodworking-Blue; Lillian H, New Maine, Food Preservation – Red; Brianna J, Riverside, Pets – Blue; Ireland K, New Maine, Fruit, Vegetable & Herb Gardening/Potatoes – Blue; Nataleah L, New Maine, Creative Writing & Demonstration – Blue; Brooklyn O, Independent, Self-Determined – Blue; Graham O, Warren Wranglers, Industrial Arts – Woodworking-Purple; Austin S, New Maine, Photography – Blue; Anika T, Warren Wranglers, Fine Arts – Blue; Ava W, Argyle Area Hustlers, Fine Arts – Blue; New Maine 4-H Club, Club Community Pride – Blue; New Maine 4-H Club Plastic Sculpture – Participation; Viking Volcanoes 4-H Club, Club Banner – Blue; Viking Volcanoes 4-H Club Community Pride – Red; and Argyle Area Hustlers 4-H Club, Club Banner – Red.
4-H empowers youth with the skills they need to lead for a lifetime. Congratulations to all the Marshall County youth who participated in 4-H at the 2023 Minnesota State Fair!
