4-H and FFA members from across Chouteau County had a very busy and successful 2022 Chouteau County Fair. 4-H and FFA members work hard in anticipation of this time of year.
The following is a list of those who received top awards at the 2022 Chouteau County 4-H and FFA Fair.
Top Cat Project – Emmery O'Hara – sponsored by: Golden Harvest Seeds
Senior Cat Showman – no entries – sponsored by: Highwood Veterinary Service
Junior Cat Showman – Emmery O'Hara - sponsored by: Hucke Land and Livestock
Novice Cat Showman – no entries – sponsored by: Anonymous
Top Rabbit Project – James Yirsa – sponsored by: Jay & Patricia Eklund
Senior Rabbit Showman – no entries – sponsored by: Rick & Kay Bailey
Junior Rabbit Showman – James Yirsa – sponsored by: Margie and Mike Arnst
Novice Rabbit Showman – no entries – sponsored by: Mary's Little Lambs
Grand Champion Doe – James Yirsa – sponsored by: Scott & Misty LeFurgey
Grand Champion Buck –Bailey LeFurgey – sponsored by: Kelly and Kristie Rutledge
Rabbit Pitchfork – Bailey LeFurgey– sponsored by: Teton County Abstract
Senior Poultry Showman – no entries – sponsored by: Clete & Mary Ophus
Junior Poultry Showman – Jaesun Yirsa – sponsored by: Joyce Fuel & Feeds, Inc.
Novice Poultry Showman –no entries – IND Hemp
Grand Champion Hen – Jaesun Yirsa – sponsored by: Mountain View Co-op
Grand Champion Pullet – Jayton Ophus – sponsored by: Jay & Patricia Eklund
Grand Champion Duck – no entries – sponsored by: Charles Good Ranch, Inc.
Grand Champion Drake –Arrow Hucke – sponsored by: Charles Good Ranch, Inc.
Poultry Pitchfork – Jayton Ophus – sponsored by: Teton County Abstract
Senior Dog Obedience – Elise Hartley – sponsored by: Fort Benton Hardware
Junior Dog Obedience – no entries – sponsored by: Dean and Wendy Brandt in recognition of Heather Brandt and Heidi Brandt
Novice Dog Obedience – Wyatt Boyce – sponsored by: Stockman Bank
Senior Dog Showman – Elise Hartley – sponsored by: Mike and Margie Arnst
Junior Dog Showman – no entries – sponsored by: The Grocery Store
Novice Dog Showman – Wyatt Boyce – sponsored by: Big Sandy Organics
Senior Horse Showman –Brinly Reid – sponsored by: Clete & Mary Ophus
Junior Horse Showman –Taryn Reid – sponsored by: Rocking Diamond B Quarter Horses
Novice Horse Showman – Eryn Hartley – sponsored by: LA Land & Livestock
Junior Horseman Most Improved –Jetta Hucke – sponsored by: MaxAg of Montana
Senior High Point Horseman –Brinly Reid – sponsored by: Starman Family
Junior High Point Horseman – Taryn Reid – sponsored by: Chouteau County Farm Bureau
Senior Best Fitted Horse – Brinly Reid – sponsored by: Elk Run Ranch
Junior Best Fitted Horse – Melodie Starman – sponsored by: Elk Run Ranch
Novice Best Fitted Horse –Eryn Hartley – sponsored: Weaver Quarter Horses
Horse Herdsmanship – Willing Workers 4-H Club – sponsored by: LA Land & Livestock
Horse Pitchfork – Melodie Starman – sponsored by: Weaver Quarter Horses
Grand Champion Market Sheep –Jacynta Bomgardner – sponsored by: Evers Ranch
Reserve Champion Market Sheep –Azzia Rowland – sponsored by: IND Hemp
Senior Sheep Showman –Jacynta Bomgardner – sponsored by: Golden Harvest Seeds
Junior Sheep Showman – no entries – sponsored by: Dean & Wendy Brandt in memory of Beverly Jean Brandt
Novice Sheep Showman –Jetta Hucke – sponsored by: W Five Ranch
Novice Goat Showman – Jayton Ophus – Sponsored by: Juedeman and Co., Corrie Seaman
Goat Breeding Grand Champion – Jayton Ophus – Sponsored by: The Big Sandy Mountaineer
Sheep & Goat Herdsmanship – Geraldine FFA – sponsored by: Kelly & Kristie Rutledge
Goat Pitchfork – Jayton Ophus – sponsored by: JoEllen Gasvoda
Sheep Pitchfork – Jetta Hucke – sponsored by: Montana Overhead Door
Grand Champion Market Swine –Alex Worrall – sponsored by: CHS – Big Sky
Reserve Champion Market Swine – Kara Clark – sponsored by: Jackie Johnson
Senior Swine Showman – Alex Worrall – sponsored by: Golden Harvest Seeds
Junior Swine Showman – Emmery O'Hara – sponsored by: Hi-Line Meats
Novice Swine Showman – Carson Tinklenberg – sponsored by: W Five Ranch
Swine Herdsmanship – Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club – sponsored by: Hi-Line Meats
Swine Pitchfork – Aspyn Bogart – sponsored by: JoEllen Gasvoda
Swine Breeding Grand Champion – Garrett LeFurgey – sponsored by: J & C Worrall Farms
Grand Champion Market Beef –Mikell O'Hara – sponsored by: First Bank of Montana
Reserve Champion Market Beef –Jacynta Bomgardner – sponsored by: Pioneer Insurance Agency
Senior Beef Showman –Jacynta Bomgardner – sponsored by: Grass Farms
Junior Beef Showman –Mikell O'Hara – sponsored by: Mike Lundy
Novice Beef Showman –Blake O'Hara – sponsored by: Bomgardner Catering
Beef Herdsmanship –Willing Workers 4-H Club – sponsored by: Highwood Veterinary Service
Beef Pitchfork –Miles Zanto – sponsored by: JoEllen Gasvoda
Top Black Angus Market Beef – Jacynta Bomgardner – sponsored by: Harrer's Lost Lake Ranch
Grand Champion Bred Sale Heifer – Arrow Hucke – sponsored by: I X Ranch
Reserve Champion Bred Sale Heifer – Lance Rutledge – sponsored by: Hi-Line Meats
Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair –Jetta Hucke – sponsored by: Hucke Land and Livestock
Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – no entries – sponsored by: Clete & Mary Ophus
Grand Champion Beef Breeding –Arrow Hucke - O'Hara – sponsored by: Streit Livestock
Reserve Champion Beef Breeding –Jetta Hucke – sponsored by: Bunkhouse Branding
Beef Breeding Herdsmanship –Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club – sponsored by: Hi-Line Meats
Grand All Around Senior Showman – Alex Worrall – sponsored by: Morley Farms, Inc.
Reserve All Around Senior Showman – Jacynta Bomgardner – sponsored by: Willing Workers 4-H Club
Grand All Around Junior Showman – Mikell O'Hara – sponsored by: Mountain View Co-op
Reserve All Around Junior Showman – Taryn Reid – sponsored by: Joyce Fuel & Feeds, Inc.
Top Project – Foods & Nutrition – James Yirsa – sponsored by: Helen Richter
Top Project – Engineering & Technology – Wyatt Boyce – sponsored by: EEZE Screed
Top Project – Needle Arts & Crafts – Lauren Crowder – sponsored by: Jay & Patricia Eklund
Top Project – Welding – Brentlee Bomgardner – sponsored by: Montana Metal Fabrications
Top Project – Textiles & Sewing – Eryn Hartley – sponsored by: Dean & Wendy Brandt in memory of Joyce Fuhrman
Top Project – Woodworking – Jayton Ophus – sponsored by: Clete & Mary Ophus
Top Project – Communications –Jetta Hucke – sponsored by: Burnt Image
Top Project – Photography – Annie Johnson – sponsored by: K Rae Creations
Top Project – Leadership – Lance Rutledge – sponsored by: Kelly & Kristie Rutledge
Award winners will be presented their award items during an Awards Program on Sunday, October 2 at 2:00 pm at the 4-H Building at the Chouteau County Fairground. Everyone is invited.
Two 4-H members entered four handmade items in the Silent Auction. Lexi Bahnmiller entered two matted photographs raising $20. Lauren Crowder received $50 for her knitted wool hat. We appreciate Grover Roe, Karen Sansoucie and Kathy Buckingham for their support in purchasing these items.
The 2022 Chouteau County 4-H & FFA Livestock Sale was supported by 45 buyers for a total of $299,900.50 in proceeds.
24 market steers sold for a total of $157,943.75. The average price was $5.05 per pound. The Grand Champion steer, owned by Mikell O'Hara, sold to Pioneer Insurance Agency. The Reserve Champion, belonging to Jacynta Bomgardner, sold to Rocky Mountain Truck Service.
The sale of 31 market swine totaled $120,018.75 with an average price per pound of $14.08. The Grand Champion swine, owned by Alex Worrall, was sold to Chouteau County Abstract.
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Lenington Farms purchased Kara Clark's Reserve Champion.
5 market lambs averaged $14.50 per pound for a total of $10,004.00. Jacynta Bomgardner's Grand Champion lamb sold to N Hanging 5 Ranch. Inc. The Reserve Champion lamb, owned by Azzia Rowland, sold to the Onstad Ranch.
3 bred heifers were sold for a total of $10,800.00 with an average price of $3,600.00. The Grand Champion, owned by Arrow Hucke, was purchased by Dillon Land and Cattle. The Reserve Champion bred heifer, owned by Lance Rutledge was sold to SS Cattle Company.
Many buyers donated through the livestock resale process. Donations of $1,134.00 went toward building and equipment improvements through the resale of 2 lambs. Donating businesses included the Pegar Ranch and Rick Darlington.
The Chouteau County Extension Office would like to thank everyone who supports the 4-H and FFA youth, not just during the fair but throughout the whole year. Parents, family members, volunteer leaders, 4-H and FFA alumni, community members, sponsors, donors, businesses and buyers – you are an integral part of these 4-H and FFA youths' educational experiences. Congratulations to all the Chouteau County 4-H and FFA members.
