Congratulations on a job well-done to many Chenango County youth as they made their way to Syracuse to compete with their animals at the 2007 New York State Fair. Their hard work and dedication certainly paid off as they successfully represented Chenango County. The following competed in the State Youth Shows:

Beef:

Justin Betts – 1st Junior Fitting and Showmanship, 4th Senior Hereford Heifer Calf, 3rd Senior

Hereford Yearling, 1st Place Herdsmanship

Dairy Goats:

Kara Abrams – 14 Top-10 finishes in the American Alpine and Nubian divisions, 5th

Intermediate Showmanship, Grand Champion Alpine and Reserve in Show

Kassie Abrams – 1st Senior Fitting and Showmanship & Master Showman, 18 Top-10

finishes in the American Alpine and Nubian divisions, Grand Champion & Reserve Jr.

Champion Nubian

Kristie Abrams – 12 Top-10 finishes in the American Alpine and Nubian divisions, Reserve

Grand Champion & Jr. Champion Nubian

Brian Graham – 14 Top-10 finishes in the Saanen and Recorded Grade divisions

Karl Graham – 1st Aged Recorded Grade Doe

Susan Graham – 2 Top-10 finishes in the Recorded Grade division

Alan Lewis – 5th Saanen Aged Doe

Richard Ryan – 2 Top-10 finishes in the Nubian and All Others divisions

Eli Stoltman – 10 Top-10 finishes in the LaMancha, Saanen & All Others divisions, Reserve Sr.

& Gr. Ch. Recorded Grade

Kaitlyn Stoltman – 4th Inter. Showmanship, 4 Top-10 finishes in the American Alpine, Saanen,

& All Other divisions, Reserve Sr. & Res. Grand Champion All Other divisions

Logan Stoltman – 1st Saanen 2-Yr.-Old Doe, 1st Jr. Showmanship, Reserve Sr. & Gr. Ch. Saanen,

Highest Milk Producing Goat of the 4-H Show

In addition to all of these awards, Logan Stoltman was the 2007 recipient of the Youth Dairy Goat Achievement Award which is given in memory of Chenango County resident, goat breeder, and 4-H supporter, Carolyn Funk. This award recognizes to the 4-Her of the week, someone who shows exemplary citizenship (volunteering for various set ups, clean ups, etc.) during the week at State Fair. Logan is the youngest person and the first member of Chenango County 4-H to have won this award. Great job Logan!

Dairy Cattle:

Jacob Evans – 8th Holstein Winter Calf

Greg Evans – 2nd Ayrshire Spring Calf, 2nd Ayrshire Sr. 2-Yr.-Old,

Rachel Evans – 1st Ayrshire Aged Cow, Senior, Grand Champion, & Best Bred and Owned 4-H

Ayrshire Show

Tyson Smith – 2nd Brown Swiss Dry Cow, 15th Brown Swiss Showmanship

Eli Stoltman – 4th Ayrshire Spring Calf, 16th Ayrshire Showmanship

Kaitlyn Stoltman – 4th Guernsey Winter Calf, 5th Milking Shorthorn Spring Calf, 6th Shorthorn

Showmanship, 5th Guernsey Showmanship