4-H and FFA members from across Chouteau County had a very busy and successful 2019 Chouteau County Fair. Every 4-H and FFA member has worked over the past year in anticipation of this time of year.

The following is a list of those who received the top awards at the 2019 Chouteau County Fair.

Senior Rabbit Showman – Faith Gasvoda – Sponsored by: Rick & Kay Bailey

Junior Rabbit Showman – Kaleb Rayner – Sponsored by: Clete & Mary Ophus

Novice Rabbit Showman – Margo Neilsen – Sponsored by: Clete & Mary Ophus

Senior Poultry Showman – Makayla Dines

Junior Poultry Showman – Alex Worrall – Sponsored by: Joyce Fuel & Feeds, Inc.

Grand Champion Hen – Jayton Ophus – Sponsored by: Mountain View Co-op

Grand Champion Rooster – Jayton Ophus – Sponsored by: Jay & Patricia Eklund

Senior Horse Showman – Cloe Kalanick

Junior Horse Showman – Brinly Reid – Sponsored by: Rocking Diamond B Quarter Horses

Novice Horse Showman – Melodie Starman – Sponsored by: LA Land & Livestock

Grand Champion Market Sheep – Chase Tinklenberg – Sponsored by: Evers Ranch

Reserve Champion Market Sheep – Kaleb Rayner – Sponsored by: Starman Family

Senior Sheep Showman – Faith Gasvoda – Sponsored by: Golden Harvest Seeds

Novice Sheep Showman – Abigail Dines – Sponsored by: W Five Ranch

Sheep Herdsman – Big Sandy FFA – Sponsored by: Kelly & Kristie Rutledge

Sheep Pitchfork – Kaleb Rayner – Sponsored by: JoEllen Gasvoda

Grand Champion Market Swine – Jonna McCullough – Sponsored by: CHS – Big Sky - Geraldine

Reserve Champion Market Swine – Bentley McCullough – Sponsored by: Doug & Jackie Johnson

Senior Swine Showman – Jonna McCullough – Sponsored by: Golden Harvest Seeds

Junior Swine Showman – Jaycee Worrall – Sponsored by: Big Sandy Meat Shop

Novice Swine Showman – Aspyn Bogart – Sponsored by: W Five Ranch

Swine Herdsman – Sunshine Snippers – Sponsored by: Big Sandy Meat Shop

Swine Pitchfork – Clay Blankenship – Sponsored by: JoEllen Gasvoda

Grand Champion Market Beef – Mikell O’Hara – Sponsored by: First Bank of Montana

Reserve Champion Market Beef – Jonna McCullough – Sponsored by: Pioneer Insurance Agency

Senior Beef Showman – Jonna McCullough – Sponsored by: Grass Farms

Junior Beef Showman – Mikell O’Hara – Sponsored by: Mike Lundy

Novice Beef Showman – Chavelle Burney – Sponsored by: Bomgardner Catering

Beef Herdsman – Arrowhead – Sponsored by: Highwood Veterinary Service

Beef Pitchfork – Jacynta Bomgardner – Sponsored by: JoEllen Gasvoda

Grand Champion Bred Sale Heifer – Arrow Hucke

Reserve Champion Bred Sale Heifer – Taryn Reid – Sponsored by: Big Sandy Meat Shop

Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Arrow Hucke

Reserve Champion Cow/Calf Pair – Jacynta Bomgardner

Grand Champion Beef Breeding – Trevor O’Hara – Sponsored by: Rowland & Christine Riffel

Reserve Champion Beef Breeding – Mikell O’Hara

Beef Breeding Herdsmanship – Willing Workers – Sponsored by: Big Sandy Meat Shop

Senior All-Round Showman – Jonna McCullough – Sponsored by: Morley Farms, Inc.

Senior Reserve Showman – Clay Blankenship – Sponsored by: Willing Workers 4-H Club

Junior All-Round Showman – Jaycee Worrall – Sponsored by: Mountain View Co-op

Junior Reserve Showman – Mikell O’Hara – Sponsored by: Joyce Fuel & Feeds, Inc.

Sub Novice B Dog Obedience Exhibitor – Mikell O’Hara – Sponsored by: In Honor of Heather and Heidi Brandt, Dean & Wendy Brandt

Project of Merit (Sewing/Quilting/Textiles) – Lauren Crowder – Sponsored by: In Memory of Joyce Fuhrman, Dean & Wendy Brandt

Project of Merit (Foods) – Lydia Nelson – Sponsored by: Helen Richter

Project of Merit (Miscellaneous) – Faith Gasvoda – Sponsored by: Jay & Patricia Eklund

Senior Livestock Judging – Clay Blankenship – Sponsored by: Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club

Junior Livestock Judging – Jaycee Worrall – Sponsored by: Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club

Novice Livestock Judging -- Tie for first between Garrett LeFurgey and Lyndee Worrall – Sponsored by: Sunshine Snippers 4-H Club

Award winners will be presented their award items during an Awards Program on Sunday, October 6. Details will be coming out soon. Everyone is invited.

The 4-H livestock market sale, called by Scottie Peters and Beau Pegar, resulted in total sales of $171,829.50.

Twenty-two market steers sold for a total of $100,920.75. The average was $3.34 per pound. The grand champion steer, owned by Mikell O’Hara, sold for $5.30 per pound to Frielings Ag Equipment. The reserve champion, belonging to Jonna McCullough, sold to Fort Benton Realty, LLP for $3.75 per pound.

Six market lambs averaged $5.85 per pound for a total of $4842.50. Chase Tinklenberg’s grand champion sold to the Onstad Ranch for $6.50 per pound. The reserve champion lamb, owned by Kaleb Rayner, sold to Frieling’s Ag Equipment for $3.50 per pound.

The sale of 36 market hogs brought $49696.25. Average price per pound was $5.06. The grand champion, owned by Jonna McCullough, brought $5.50 per pound and was sold to Lennington Farms. Montana Ranch Insurance purchased Bentley McCullough’s reserve champion for $6.75 per pound.

Five bred heifers were sold for a total of $11,300.00 with an average price of $2260.00. The grand champion, owned by Arrow Hucke, brought $2700.00 and was purchased by Montana Ranch Insurance. The Reserve Champion bred heifer, owned by Taryn Reid was sold to Golden Harvest Seeds for $2500.00.

The sale of 79 livestock projects was supported by 47 buyers. Many buyers donated through the livestock resale process. O’Hara Land and Cattle donated $4275 to the Building Fund. INDHemp donated $1875.00 to the Chouteau County 4-H Council. Big Rabbit INC donated $1275.00 to the Bleacher Fund. Montana Flour and Grain donated 947.75 to the Big Fan Fund. Joyce Fuel & Feeds, Inc. donated to the Building Fund in the amount of $666.75.

Montana 4-H reaches 26,000 youth across the state in all 56 counties. 4-H combines tradition with cutting edge skills through hands-on learning empowering youth to lead for a lifetime. Members choose from a range of over 200 projects and learning experiences. Through these projects and experiences, members set goals, learn the skills needed to achieve goals, and demonstrate their skills at events such as county fairs, speaking contests and other competitions locally, statewide, regionally, nationally and internationally. For additional information, contact the Chouteau County Extension Office at 406-622-3751.

The Chouteau County Extension Office would like to thank every individual who supports the 4-H program including parents, family members, leaders, 4-H and FFA alumni, community members, sponsors, donors, businesses and buyers. Congratulations to all the Chouteau County 4-H and FFA members.