Young Farmers Complete Challenge for Blue Ribbons at State Fair
August 20, 2011
Four teams competed in the Young Farmer’s Challenge on Thursday at the 2011 Iowa State Fair.
Teams of four competed in five farm-related events from nail driving to bale tossing and were awarded points for their placement in each event. The top two teams then competed in an obstacle course to determine the Grand Champion of the Young Farmer’s Challenge.
Complete results below:
1) Casey Herwig, 17, Linn Grove; Caitilin Paulsen, 18, Anita; Sarah Striegel, 16, What Cheer; Steve Roose, 19, Reasnor
2) Xavier Olivo, 16, Elliott; Natalie Story, 16, College Springs; Madalyn Martin, 16, Moutlon; Nathan Kloft, 17, Goose Lake
3) Chad Bartling, 19, Tama; Lindsey Wolfe, 20, Cedar Rapids; Sammi Kalous, 20, Cedar Rapids; Aron Bartling, 16, Tama
“Nothing Compares” to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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