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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.