Chatham County 4-H held its ninth annual 4-H Livestock Show earlier this month at the Chatham County Agriculture and Conference Center. Under the discerning eye of livestock judge Callie Birdsell Carson, youth showmen from Guilford, Randolph, Cumberland, Rockingham, Moore, Stanly,and Chatham counties exhibited heifers, steers, and lambs over the course of the day. In total, more than $1,200 in premiums were paid out to talented 4-Hers who traveled home with numerous ribbons and prizes in tow.
During special mid-day festivities, the crowd was treated to a specialty show which showcased some of the county’s elected officials and government staff trying their skills as junior showmen. Chatham County Commissioners Diana Hales and Karen Howard, Chatham County Assistant County Manager Bryan Thompson, Chatham County Clerk Lindsay Ray and Sheriff Mike Roberson exhibited local 4-H member’s heifers under the careful guidance of our talented young showmen, who also acted as judges for the specialty show.
The Chatham County 4-H Livestock Show operates as one of 12 shows which form the 4-H Farm Credit Showmanship Circuit. Through the generous sponsorship provided by co-sponsors Carolina Farm Credit and Cape Fear Farm Credit, the circuit provides numerous 4-H youth with the opportunity to exhibit their hard work on livestock projects through demonstration of showmanship skills and high quality stock.
Beef Heifer Show Results
Grand Champion Beef Heifer: Caroline Scarlett, Randolph County
Reserve Champion Beef Heifer: Lindsay Seitz, Chatham County
Lamb Show Results
Grand Champion Lamb: Lydia Dean, Guilford County
Reserve Champion Lamb: McKenzie Beeson, Guilford County