Caswell 4-H Youth Show Off Hard Work and Poultry Know-How
4-H youth recently competed at the NC Youth Market Turkey Show and the 4-H Feather Classic.
This week's Ag Chat is offered by Brandi Boaz, Caswell 4-H Youth Development Agent.
Things got a little noisy—and a lot of fun—at the latest NC Youth Market Turkey Show, Raleigh, and 4-H Feather Classic in Roxboro where local 4-H youth showed off their hard work and poultry know-how. Our NC Egg-cellent Egg contest wasn’t as loud but definitely fun and educational. These competitions are way more than just showing off birds; they are a hands-on training ground for our agriculture future.
During the 4-H Feather Classic judges put the participants to the test during the Showmanship portion, kids were scored on how well they presented their birds, handled the pressure, and answered tough questions about poultry anatomy and breed traits.
Turkey and chicken competitors we also judged birds for meat and egg production—giving them real-world insight into the business side of farming. These poultry projects teach skills that last a lifetime. It’s not just about the youth raising birds. They also learn animal science, practicing public speaking, keeping records, and managing budgets. Those skills carry over into whatever they choose to do later in life.
Seeing these young people succeed shows just how bright the future of our local ag community really is. A big congratulations to all our Caswell 4-H youth who participated!
Photos courtesy of Brandi Boaz / Top row, left, BJ Wiley shows his Turkey. Top row, right, Brooklyn Womack. Second row, left, Caleb Bolton and Abigail Harris. Second row, right, Caleb Bolton answers questions. Bottom row, left, Cheyenne Redding placed 1st in her class. Bottom row, middle, Annie Barker showing her hen to Judge Alex Kissinger. Bottom row, right, Nolan Popp at the Feather Classic.
Egg Contest Participants
Cloverbuds: Annie Barker & Nolan Popp
Senior: Large – XL - Jumbo Brown 2nd place, Madelyn Boaz, 3rd place, Abigail Harris
4-H Feather Classic Participants
Cloverbuds: Nolan Popp - Collier Jackson - Astrid Lanning - Annie Barker
Juniors: Eleanor Jackson - B.J Wiley
Intermediate: Forrest Barker (2nd place Project Record 11-12, 3rd place Intermediate Showmanship), Brooklyn Womack (3rd place Project Record 11-12) - Caleb Bolton (1st place Project Record 13-15)
Senior: Abigail Harris (1stproject record 16-18, Grand Champion Senior Showmanship, Reserve Grand Champion Buff Opington) - Alexis Wiley (Reserve Grand Champion Senior Showmanship, Grand Champion Black Sex Link, 2nd place Project Record 13-15)
Youth Market Turkey Show Participants
Little Gobblers: Nolan Popp, Henry Redding, McKenzie Wiley.
Juniors: Aaron Slade, Ayden Slade, BJ Wiley (1st place class), Brooklyn Womack, Caleb Bolton, Cheyenne Redding (1stplace class), Collier Jackson, Eleanor Jackson, Peyton Wiley (2nd place class), Emory Wiley.
Seniors: Abigial Harris, Alexis Wiley, Cayden Wiley.
