FROM STAFF REPORTS

The Iredell County 4-H senior team recently placed first in the 2020 N.C. Dairy Judging Contest. The event was held virtually on June 9-11.

The senior team consists of Laurel Gray, Hannah Loftin, Macy Chapman and Alleigh Johnson.

Gray placed 4th individually, and Loftin took 6th place. Iredell County was also represented by senior 4-H’ers Cheyenne Childers and Abby Mullins, competing as individuals.

In the junior 4-H division, Cooper Grebe earned a 3rd place individual finish and Blake Kincaid took 8th.

Youth competing in the dairy judging contest place classes of dairy cattle and defend their placings.

For more information on dairy judging and other dairy youth events, contact Nancy Keith, Iredell County Cooperative Extension Director, at 704-873-0507.