Washington County 4-H and FFA hold beef weigh-in

After the Washington County Beef Weigh-in on Dec. 14, 87 Washington County 4-H'ers and FFA members have enrolled and weighed in 152 market beef animals for the 2019-2020 year. According to Amy Green, 4-H/Youth Coordinator, others will continue to enroll through surrounding county weigh-ins held later this month and next. If a family with market calves was not able to attend on Dec. 14, they should get in contact with the Extension Office immediately.

4-H'ers and FFA members had the option of nominating market beef for State Fair as well. Those animals nominated were weighed, tagged, and retinal scanned for identification purposes. Thirty-four calves were nominated for State Fair.

4-H beef superintendent & volunteers, 4-H & Youth Committee members, County Council members, Extension Staff and 4-H families assisted with the annual weigh-in. Thank you to those who helped with the planning, organization, and carrying out of the weigh-in successfully.

4-H families will need to verify those market beef weights in 4hOnline before Jan. 31. Please contact the Extension Office, 319-653-4811, with any questions on this process.