Potter County at the PA Farm Show

Last week, eight 4-H members from Potter County competed at the 2024 Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg. These members represented the Famous Wabbits and Seedsowers 4-H clubs and competed in various areas, including livestock, photography, and woodworking. The Potter County 4-H program is incredibly proud of their hard work and accomplishments with each project this year!

Rhyatt Coffed:  A member of the Famous Wabbits 4-H club, this was his second year attending the PA Farm Show with a market swine project. He placed 6^th with his 230-pound market hog in the Crossbred Division and secured a slot in the Junior Livestock Sale on January 9^th.  

Lucille Rutkowski-Hood:  A member of the Famous Wabbits 4-H club, this was her second year attending the PA Farm Show. She placed 11^th with her Natural Colored Lamb and 4^th with her 270 lb. market swine in the Crossbred Division. She qualified for the Junior Livestock Sale with her market swine on January 9^th.

Harriet Rutkowski-Hood:  A member of the Famous Wabbits 4-H club, this was her first year attending the PA Farm Show. She placed 4^th with her 261 lb. market swine in the Crossbred Division and qualified for the Junior Livestock Sale on January 9^th.

Saige Amenhauser:  A member of the Famous Wabbits 4-H club, this was her first year attending the PA Farm Show. She placed 6^th with her 247 lb. market swine in the Crossbred Division and qualified for the Junior Livestock Sale on January 9^th.

Ayden Reese:  A member of the Famous Wabbits 4-H club, Ayden has represented Potter County at the PA Farm Show for several years. He showcased several exhibits in the Family Living Department. His theater puppet was placed 1st; clay sculpture, unfinished wooden accessory, acrylic painting, and small woodworking piece were placed 2nd; and his pet grooming bag was placed 3^rd.

Brielle Brooks:  A member of the Seedsowers 4-H club, Brielle has represented Potter County at the PA Farm Show for several years. She showcased several exhibits in the Family Living Department. Her crocheted blanket received 2^nd, and her crafted ornaments received 3^rd.

Beth Brooks:  A member of the Seedsowers 4-H club, Beth has represented Potter County at the PA Farm Show for several years. She showcased several exhibits in the Family Living Department. Her quilted greeting cards and photography both received 2^nd place.

Braelyn Brooks:  A member of the Seedsowers 4-H club, Braelyn has previously represented Potter County at the PA Farm Show. She showcased a stuffed horse exhibit in the Family Living Department this year, which received 2^nd place.

Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a nonformal educational youth development program of the United States Department of Agriculture that helps young people develop knowledge and skills to become capable, caring, and contributing citizens. To find your local program, visit the Pennsylvania 4-H website.