In cow-calf ranch country, it was especially gratifying to see fifteen breeding beef entries at the Fair, nine of which were cow-calf pairs, commented Extension Agent Mary Rumph.

"T.J. and Heather Cunningham are a large part of the reason that happened through their leadership and organization of the heifer donor program," explained Rumph. "T.J.'s personal connection with donors and his recognition of their contribution has been vital to the program," she added.

Six 4-H exhibitors completed their projects by showing cow-calf pairs at the Fair, receiving ownership from the donor. The member and donors included: Karena Appleman and donor Mangen Angus; Clark Appleman and donors Dawn and Lester Aye; Garrett Cunningham and donors Ben and Brenda Minow; Colton Biesheuvel and donors Charlie and Shirley Russell; Callie Williams and donors Curt and Bonnie Randall; and Kori Kolka and donors Tracy and Becky Anderson.

Two 4-H members completed the first year of their project by exhibiting yearling heifers. These included Oliveah Schaffer who received a heifer donated by Dean and Jill Kolka; and Kyle Minow, who received a heifer from Ted and Cathy Elgin.

The Grand Champion Calf Scramble Heifer was exhibited by Oliveah Schaffer, who received an award sponsored by Cunningham Trucking. Kyle Minow received Reserve Champion Heifer with his heifer. The Grand Champion Calf Scramble pair was exhibited by Kori Kolka, receiving an award sponsored by Cunningham Trucking; Reserve Grand Champion Pair was exhibited by Callie Williams.

Starting their Calf Scramble project this year will be Grayson Arithson, who will receive a heifer from the Talcott Ranch and Zeason Schaffer receiving a donation from Riley Ranch.

The Champion Angus heifer was exhibited by Jayce Schroeder, he received an award sponsored by the Mangen Angus Ranch. The Champion Angus Female was exhibited by Kori Kolka; Reserve Champion Angus female, Jayce Schroeder. Jeff Cahoon exhibited the Champion Crossbred Heifer; Clark Appleman received Reserve Champion Crossbred Female. The Overall Grand Champion Breeding Beef Female was exhibited by Kori Kolka receiving a buckle sponsored by MT Tractors & Equipment; Reserve Grand Champion Beef Female honors went to Jayce Schroeder who received an award sponsored by Owen and Mary Rumph.

Laney Williams received the Best Beginning Beef Showman award with her mini-Hereford. She received a sweatshirt sponsored by Cunningham Trucking.

Zachery Jones won a Grand Champion in Open Class with his heifer calf.