4-H kicks it up at Cowtown

Hayley Hamilton setting up her show heifer to be judged. Contributed photo What happens when bad weather hits in January? The Southwestern Livestock Exposition in Fort Worth of course! Leon County 4-H had great representation at the Fort Worth Stock Show. Leon County 4-H members competed in the Junior Breeding Beef Heifer and Steer Shows. The 4-H and FFA members this year worked very hard and prepared very well for the show. Exhibiting Junior Breeding Beef Heifers was Haley Hamilton, Andy Johnson, Tobe Johnson, and Gatlynn Johnson of Centerville 4-H. Haley Hamilton’s Maine-Anjou heifer won 1st place in her class and Reserve Senior Champion Heifer. Other 4-H members who are participating and showing off their hard work at Fort Worth for the Steer Show are Cody Oden, Hayley Hamilton, Mckinzie Hamilton, Dylan Pistone, Macey Jonas, Mason Jonas, and Marshal Jonas. Good luck to all of you this week! Several years ago with a few head of cattle Leon County 4-H began to exhibit at the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show Leon County’s participation has grown and the exhibitors have become major competitors in the show ring. Kick it up 4-Hers!