Congratulations to Garrett Anderson from the Rusk Chapter of the FFA and Clay Anderson from the Cloverleaf 4-H Club of Alto for their performance in the 2011 Hay Judging Competition.  Both of these unrelated Anderson boys secured the High-Point Individual score in their respective divisions.  For their performance, each of these young men will also be awarded a $1000.00 collegiate scholarship provided by the Cherokee County Ag. Business Committee.

The top three placing teams in the FFA Division all came from Rusk FFA Chapter. While the top three placing teams in the 4-H Division came respectively from Wells 4-H, Lookout 4-H of Jacksonville and Cloverleaf 4-H of Alto.

1st Place Team - Rusk FFA

Aleigha Mabry
Dakota Stewart
Garrett Anderson
CJ Wood

2nd Place Team - Rusk FFA
Aaron Ford
Callie Wallace
Caleb Dover
Johnny Marchetti

3rd Place Team - Rusk FFA
Frank Ford
Christian Holman
Rosie Birmingham
Lacey Wallace

1st Place Team - Wells 4-H

Carson Hopper
Karlie Hopper
Briley Carter
Alexa Scroggins

 

2nd Place Team - Lookout 4-H 

Kyle Allen

Kaitlyn Hutson

Cade Carpenter

Sean Hamilton

3rd Place Team - Cloverleaf 4-H

Kaylie Arnwine

Emily Arnwine

Clay Anderson

Joshua Anderson

 

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who participated.  A special thanks is due to all of the parents and teachers who coached these kids.

Also, an extra-special nod of appreciation goes out to the Ag. Department of Lon Morris Jr. College for helping to score and officiate the event.

4-H Hay Judging Teams & Individuals

Please be aware that any and all 4-H members who wish to compete in the Jr. Hay Judging competition must be enrolled online at 4-H Connect by 5 PM on October 12th.

I have received member participation lists from:

Wells 4-H

Clubs with lists still outstanding are:

Lookout 4-H, Alto 4-H, and Footbridge 4-H

4-H Grade Checks

4-H Club Managers,

Please don't forget to send in a list of all your 4-H Members that will be participating in the 2011 Jr Hay Judging Competition by 5PM on Thursday October 6th, so that we will have ample time to check their grades/UIL Status .

Junior Hay Judging Clinic

The Ag & 4-H Agents of the Cherokee CEO will be hosting a 4-H Jr. Hay Judging Clinic at the Cherokee County Livestock & Expo Center on October 4, 2011 at 7PM. This event is free to all currently enrolled members of the (2011-2012) Cherokee County 4-H Program.

NEW!!!

Due to the newly established "Partial Cost Recovery" System that has been established by Texas AgriLife Extension Service, we are no longer allowed to offer this training free of charge to FFA members. Though any and all FFA are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate, be aware that a fee of $10 per FFA member will be charged. Also be aware that this fee is not set by the local County Extension Office, instead it has been imposed by the State Office.

2011 Jr Hay Judging Competition

In the past the Jr. Hay Judging Competition has traditionally been held on on the third Monday in October. HOWEVER....due to scheduling issues, this year we are doing things a little different.

What: 2011 Cherokee County Jr. Hay Judging Competition

When: THURSDAY, October 13, 2011

Place: Cherokee County Livestock & Expo Center

Time: Registration Begins at 12:00/Contest to begin at 1:00

More Info: Willie/Aaron @(903) 683-5416

County Jr. Hay Judging Competition

2011 Hay Judging Competition

This year's Hay Judging Competition will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at the County Show Barn in Jacksonville. Contact your Club Manager/Ag. Science Teacher or the County Extension Office for more information. (903) 683-5416.

Registration begins @ 12:00 noon

Judging begins @ 1:00PM.

Hay Judging Guidelines can be found here:

http://cherokee-co.tamu.edu/publications/Hay_Judging_Guidelines.pdf


Hay Judging Made Easy

http://cherokee.agrilife.org/files/2011/06/JrHayJudgingMadeEasy_91.pdf