Farm Bureau Cookout Contest

August 17, 2023

Fort Dodge Cook Wins Farm Bureau State Fair Cookout Title

Ryan Friesth of Fort Dodge was crowned Cookout Champion in the Farm Bureau Cookout Contest judged Tuesday, August 15, at the 2023 Iowa State Fair.

Additional results follow:

Beef

1) Ryan Friesth, Fort Dodge

2) Sarah Cruise, Olin

Lamb

1) Jesus Ojeda, Johnston

2) Ryan Justice, Vinton

Pork

1) Mitch Schmitz, Lost Nation

2) Ben Zehr, Keswick

Poultry

1) Rob Carson, West Point

2) Richard Bishop, Granger

Turkey

1) Theresa Jones, Hubbard

2) Alan Schroeder, Dubuque

Youth

1) Stoney Wood, Corydon

2) Kamie Helmke, Dumont

Showmanship

1) Stoney Wood, Corydon