Xtreme Thrills, Xtreme Fun…4-H Day at the North Florida Fair

Over 40 youth from Gulf County traveled to Tallahassee to participate in the North Florida Fair 4-H competitions on Saturday, Nov. 14.  There were hundreds of 4-H youth from North Florida competing and experiencing XTREME THRILLS, XTREME FUN (2009 fair theme).

Gulf County’s 4-H’ers trained for several weeks in preparation for this competition. Our youth competed in two categories: Consumer Choices and Agriculture Judging.

Melanie Taylor, 4-H/Family & Consumer Science Agent, trained youth in the area of Consumer Choices.  Youth were taught smart shopping techniques when purchasing cell phone plans, T-shirts, video rentals, and sunglasses.

Roy Carter, CED, trained youth in several areas of how to judge the quality of agricultural crops and livestock.

After the competitions, the 4-H’ers spent several hours enjoying the fair and concluded their day with an awards ceremony.

Alicia Allison (Gulf County 4-H’er and President of the District III 4-H Council) led the awards ceremony as youth received ribbons and trophies for their success.

Several other North Florida teens helped announce the winners.  These presenters included D’vante Baham (Gulf County 4-H’er and Secretary of the District III 4-H Council).

Gulf County winners were:

Kiana Rouse - Consumer Choices - Intermediate Individual - 1st Place

Tony Elia, Zac Smith, Alicia Allison, Trisha Davidson - Agriculture Judging - Senior Team - 3rd place

If you are interested in participating in future 4-H programs please contact the Gulf County Extension Office at 639-3200, 229-2909, or metaylor@ulf.edu<mailto:metaylor@ulf.edu>.

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