Orange City, Iowa — Youth in grades 4-12 are invited to test their beef and swine knowledge in a quiz bowl at the local Sioux, Lyon, Osceola, and O’Brien County Fairs.
Participants will be challenged on their knowledge of animal breeds, meat cuts, feedstuffs, livestock equipment, and more.
Cheryl Heronemus, regional director with ISU Extension and Outreach in Northwest Iowa says that county fairs are all about “showcasing the hard work and knowledge of our 4-H and FFA members.” She says, “This quiz bowl, or skill-a-thon if you will, is just one more way youth can learn and share their knowledge.”
Heronemus shared that the quiz bowl will cover beef and swine this year, with plans to focus on other species next year. The event is free and open to all youth that have completed 4th through 12th grade. 4-H or FFA membership is not required.
The quiz bowl will be at the:
· Sioux County Youth Fair: July 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
· Lyon County Fair: July 19, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
· Osceola County Fair: July 20, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
· O’Brien County Fair: July 26, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Youth can register online at https://form.jotform.com/4Hregion1/county-fair-quiz-bowls or outside the 4-H office on the first day of their respective county fair.
For more information, contact Heronemus at 712-240-2472 or hero@iastate.edu.
