“This was one of the best groups of youth to have participated in this event. We are very proud to say that we had youth representing all four Atlantic provinces this year. For me, one of the greatest rewards for hosting the Showcase is not only seeing the learning that is taking place by the youth, but the friendships that are being made across all the Atlantic provinces which will last a lifetime,” commented Dale MacPhee, EastGen Atlantic regional sales manager. “The EastGen 4-H Showcase is an event that has past participants coming back as team leaders just to be involved with the event and the mentoring of the youth. They will be the future leaders in our communities and represent the future of agriculture, one which we are proud to be a part of.” MacPhee also commended Nova Scotia 4-H for their generous support of resources and thanked all event leaders and sponsors who join EastGen to make Showcase such an ongoing success.
An embryo jackpot was once again an exciting feature for Showcase competitors. One embryo was randomly drawn in each class in order to give all participants a chance to win. Thanks to the following Holstein and Ayrshire breeders who generously provided elite pedigreed embryos, sired by Semex sires, from the heart of their breeding programs: Brackley Farm, Brackley, PE; Lilac Lodge Holsteins, North Wiltshire, PE; Raisaview Holsteins, Cormack, NF; Winterbay Farms/Fairisle Farms Inc., Mt. Stewart & Brackley, PE; Forever Schoon Farm, Vernon Bridge, PE; Extondale Farms, Winsloe, PE; Red Oak Farms, Oyster Bed, PE; Cobequid Holsteins, Upper Onslow, NS; Straitside Holsteins, Pugwash, NS; and Lonelymaple Holsteins, Upper Stewiacke, NS.
2013 EastGen Atlantic 4-H Showcase Results:
Judges: Dairy – Garth Morton, New Brunswick; Beef – Jay Hiltz, Nova Scotia
DAIRY SHOW WINNERS: Champion Showperson – Connor Mann, Prince Edward Island; Reserve Champion Showperson – Raine Beckwith, New Brunswick; Champion Calf – Raine Beckwith, New Brunswick, with Shadowave Gold Spicey (sired by Braedale Goldwyn); Reserve Champion Calf – Cole Yuill, Nova Scotia, with Cobequid Mercury Lily; Overall Champion – Erica Jackson, Nova Scotia; Reserve
Overall Champion – Kyle Bouma, Prince Edward Island; Top Quiz – Erica Jackson, Nova Scotia; Best Exhibit – Team Carleton; “Andrea Crowe Inspirational Award” – Logan Vroegh, Nova Scotia.
BEEF SHOW WINNERS: Champion Showperson – Melanie DeLong, Nova Scotia; Reserve Champion Showperson – Sarah Manthorne, Nova Scotia; Champion Calf – Danielle Stewart, Nova Scotia, with Harmony Ridge Mona Lisa; Reserve Champion Calf – Sarah Manthorne, Nova Scotia, with SM Zoey; Overall Champion – Taylor Welch, New Brunswick; Reserve Overall Champion – Danielle Stewart, Nova Scotia; Top Quiz – Taylor Welch, New Brunswick.
