Dan Owen, Extension Agent Lincoln County
The Lincoln County 4-H livestock judging team represented Tennessee 4-H in the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the North American International Livestock Expo in Louisville, on November 16 – 20.
The team consisted of Eli Dotson, Zach Snoddy and Jana Owen. The contestants judged 11 classes of livestock, gave 4 sets of oral reasons, and answered questions on 3 classes. There were 30 teams and 110 individuals competing. The team enjoyed the trade show and watching national livestock shows. They also had a practice workout at a sheep farm in Lexington, KY.