Natalie Keller’s blue ribbon-winning photograph of a bumblebee pictured at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. Keller of Toledo is a member of the Young Guns 4-H Club. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY HULME

DES MOINES – Tama County 4-H and FFA members exhibits were on display in the 4-H and FFA Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair this year.

Divisions young people may exhibit in include agriculture and natural resources, creative arts, family and consumer sciences, personal development, and science, mechanics & engineering.

4-H members exhibit these projects at the Tama County Fair. The judges are then given the task of selecting a number of projects to move on to the Iowa State Fair. This number is determined by the State 4-H office. These exhibits are then taken to the fair to be judged again and displayed throughout the Iowa State Fair.

“During the 4-H program year, members set goals for themselves, and their exhibits receive placings based on how well they’ve met their goals and on the evaluation standards for each class,” said Jenny Hulme, County Youth Coordinator at the ISU Extension and Outreach Tama County office. “We’re pleased to announce that these Tama 4-H members have received special recognition for their hard work by having their exhibits on display at the Iowa State Fair.”

Tama County State Fair 4-H Exhibitors

Emily Hulme, a member of North Tama FFA, pictured with one of her static entries, a toy box, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY HULME

-Lillian Bru, Gladbrook, Wolfcreek Whirlwinds: Crop Production and Plant Science, Blue; Animal Science, Blue; Photography, Blue; Citizenship and Civic Engagement, Red

-Levi Murty, Traer, Buckingham Boosters: Fish and Wildlife, Red

-Rachael Murty, Traer, Buckingham Boosters: Home Grounds Improvement, Blue

-Ryan Hosek, Traer, Buckingham Boosters: Safety and Education in Shooting Sports, Blue; Food and Nutrition: Prepared Products, Blue

-Carlee Smith, Laurel, Young Guns: Photography, Red

Madison McKee pictured during the 2023 Iowa State Fair Awardrobe Clothing Event. PHOTO COURTESY OF JENNY HULME

-Colbie Fevold, Gladbrook, Wolfcreek Whirlwinds: Blue

-Amaya Peterson, Gladbrook, Wolfcreek Whirlwinds: Visual Arts, Red

-Codi Jackson, Garwin, Garwin Roughriders: Clothing and Fashion: Constructed/Sewn, Red

-Abigail Kemp, Beaman, Wolfcreek Whirlwinds: Clothing and Fashion, Purchased, Blue; Health, Blue

-Ty Guthrie, Clutier, Clutier Cowboys and Cowgirls: Citizenship and Civic Engagement, Red; Visual Arts, Blue; Welding, Blue

-Scout Ridout, Clutier, Clutier Cowboys and Cowgirls: 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit, Seal of Merit

-Claire Bacon, Tama, Toledo Techs: 4-H Poster Communication Exhibit, Seal of Merit

-Belle Werner, Toledo, Toledo Techs: Welding, Blue

-Bryce Lacina, Toledo, Toledo Techs: Welding, Blue

In addition to the ribbons, these Tama County 4-H members received additional recognition:

-Natalie Keller, Toledo, Young Guns: Photography, Blue and 4-H Photography Gallery Award (Sponsored by the Professional Photographers of Iowa)

-Emily Hulme, Clutier, Clutier Cowboys and Cowgirls: Health, Blue; Outstanding Health Special Award; College of Agriculture and Life Sciences of ISU $500 scholarship; Iowa Department of Ag and land Stewardship Award

-Emily Hulme, Clutier, Clutier Cowboys and Cowgirls: Veterinary Science, Blue; College of Agriculture and Life Sciences of ISU $500 scholarship

For more information on 4-H opportunities, please contact Jenny Hulme at the ISU Extension and Outreach Tama County office at jhulme@iastate.edu or 641-484-2703 or visit the Iowa 4-H website at https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/