Jacquelynn and Jordee Bomgardner represented Chouteau County 4-H during Montana 4-H Congress July 13-16, 2016 held on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Jacquelynn and Jordee participated in the Stir Ups contest along with thirteen other contestants. The purpose of the contest was to prepare an appealing, nutritious meal that can be prepared easily by using common ingredients. The 2016 theme was designated as the International Year of the Pulse to heighten public awareness of the nutritional benefits of pulses and to explore alternate sources of proteins.
Jacquelynn and Jordee did exceptionally well by winning the contest with their Shrimp Jambalaya and were awarded a trip to Atlanta GA to attend National 4-H Congress at the end of November.
The rest of 4-H Congress was spent listening to keynote speakers, CoMetry and Fred Grooms. They also participated in leadership, team building, self-development, communication and community service skills building workshops while engaging and connecting with other 4-H teens from across Montana.
If Montana 4-H Congress sounds like fun or to get involved with 4-H in other ways, please contact Janell at the Chouteau County Extension Office at 622-3036, janellb@montana.edu or in the Chouteau County Courthouse at 1308 Franklin St in Fort Benton.
Montana State University, US Department of Agriculture and Montana Counties Cooperating. MSU Extension is an equal opportunity/affirmative action provider of educational outreach.
