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Field and
Vegetable Crops on Display at Logan County Fair
While awaiting the official opening
of the fair on Tuesday, 4-Hers gathered Monday to display their best
field and vegetable crops. Submissions were down from last year,
however, judges spent ample time discussing the entries with each
participant. Members from Sangamon and Menard County 4-H groups are
included among this year’s participants.
The Hassebrock family of
Middletown’s 4-H club represented the entries for corn and soybeans.
Kianna, Kenley, and Leland entered each category. On the other side
of the barn, vegetables were on display, and judges were seen
examining them closely and discussing the projects with the
participants. Whitney Beisiegel was chosen as State Fair Delegate
for her presentation on sweet corn. Grace Nutter won State Fair
Delegate for her vegetable and fruit display. Madisen Werth took
home several ribbons for her entries in sweet corn and tomatoes.
Liam Nutter was the State Fair Delegate with his tomatoes, and
Remington Houser was selected as delegate for his jalapeno peppers.
Other entries included several varieties of tomatoes, an eggplant,
garlic, jalapenos and poblano peppers, and green beans.
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4-H
Floriculture Displays Bright Blooms at the Logan County Fair
Several local 4-H floriculturists
brought their bright blooms to be judged on Monday morning, Aug 3.
There were a number of flower arrangements and cut flower entries on
display. The judge spent several minutes with each entrant asking
questions about the different varieties of flowers used in
arrangements, when they had planted the flowers, and if they had
planted the flowers from seeds or seedlings. She asked about the
size of the plants and if they encountered any issues while growing
the flowers. She wrapped up by asking if the participants would do
anything different in their growing process next year.
There was friendly competition
between the Wrage sisters, Olivia and Ellie. Olivia spoke with the
judge about her marigolds, and Ellie spoke extensively about her
hydrangeas. Hattie Jones, a first-year 4-H member, brought her
Denver lilies, daisies, and verbena. For Scout Coers, in her second
year of 4-H, floriculture was just one of her projects. She brought
two arrangements with flowers from her garden and her grandma’s. She
also had entries in sewing, a project on horses in animal science,
and a creative writing project. Scout will be showing her Dorset
Advantage sheep, June, on Thursday. She enjoys the animal barns, the
rides, and her favorite fair treat is a snow cone.
4-H Horticulture, Floriculture photo slideshow
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