4-H is 4U
The 4-H program is based on a “Learn to Do by Doing” philosophy. At its core, 4-H is a grassroots organization of leaders building leaders. With the guidance of volunteer leaders, 4-H members (aged 9–21) come together to create a 4-H club and learn about a selected topic through hands-on activities and mentorship. The Cloverbud Program (for youth aged 6–8) work with volunteer leaders on a variety of units, giving them a 4-H experience over the course of a year. The 4-H program is coordinated by the adult volunteers of the Wellington County 4-H Leaders’ Association. The executives of the Wellington County 4-H Association for 2023 is: Past President: Jennifer Pollock, President Krista Fraser (Bates), 1st Vice President: Taylor Black, 2nd Vice President: Debbie,Brander Treasurer: Lynn Flewelling. Secretary: Mary Fraser
For more information on 4-H in Wellington County please contact Carol Pollock at 519-833-0455
All entires (beef, dairy, sheep) require CCIA tags in order to enter the fairgrounds
West Luther 4-H Clubs
Sponsor: Arthur Lions Club, Arthur Agricultural Society
Beef Club Leaders: Charles Twiss, Tayler Black, Adam Black, Paul Ormiston, Sydnee Stewart
Dairy Club Leaders: Shannon Cartwright, Krista Fraser-Bates & Ryan Harrop
Field Crop Leaders: Pam Woodhouse & Patricia Grotenhuis
Vet Club Leaders: Shannon Cartwright, Melanie Moyer & Upper Grand Veterinary Services
Cloverbuds Leaders: Danielle Lennox, Jen VanderMeulen & Emma Ososki
West Luther 4-H Field Crop Competition
Shawridge Farms: Sponsorship of $100.00
Matt & Sharon Coffey Independent Sales Representatives for Pioneer Brand Products $100.00
Total of $200.00 to be divided among all qualifying entries.
Showmanship Ages:
Novice – 9-11years old, Junior: 12-14 years old, Intermediate: 15-17 years old Senior: 18-21 years old
West Luther 4-H Club Specials 2023
Beef
Top Calendar Year Calf: Sponsor – Arthur Agricultural Society
Top Junior Yearling: Sponsor – Brian & Doris Aitken
Champion Senior Heifer: Sponsor – Jim & Sharon Quarrie
Champion Market Animal: Sponsor – Mid West Co-op
Champion Junior Show person: Sponsored by Marjorie Smith.
All Other 1st year Junior Beef Show Persons will receive a rope halter
Champion Show Person: Sponsor - Royal LePage RCR Realty Broker
Top Exhibit by First Year Member: Sponsor - Evergreen Seed Co.
High Point Judge: Sponsor – Holstein Feed Mill 2015 Ltd
High Point First Year Judge: Sponsor – MARRC Apparel
High Standing First Year Member: Sponsor – Glen Smith in Memory of Stirling Smith
High Standing Member Award: Sponsor - Duncan Family (Duncan Family Memorial Award)
Past President Award: Sponsor - Barb & Charlie Twiss
Dairy
Top Placing Dairy Showperson: Sponsor - Indian Maiden Farms
Reserve Dairy Showperson: Sponsor -
Top Overall Animal: Sponsor - Hick’s Veterinary Services
Reserve Overall Animal: Sponsor - Kenilworth Feed Service
Top Overall Animal will be based on 50% match with sire & dam, 25% production of dam, 25% conformation
Top Placing Member: Arthur Home Hardware
Top First Year Member: Sponsor – Jim & Sharon Quarrie
Field Crops
High Scoring Member: Sponsor - Matt & Sharon Coffey (Pioneer Brand Products, Ind. Sales Rep)
High Score in Judging: Sponsor – Harvey Bults – General Seeds
Top Field Plot: Sponsor – Harriston Agromart
Top Fairy Entry: Mid West Co-op
Club Spirit Award: Sponsor - John & Sharon Beer
Top First Year Member: Sponsor – Jim & Sharon Quarrie
Vet Club
Top Scoring New Member: Sponsor – McBride Automotive
Top Scoring Junior Member: Sponsor - Dave’s Auto Body
Top Scoring Senior Member: Sponsor – Islandview Farm Equipment
Leadership Award: Sponsor - TBD
Sheep Club
Champion Show person: Sponsor - Jim & Sharon Quarrie
Champion Lamb: Sponsor - Rick Mitchell & Family
Top Scoring Member: Sponsor – Mid-West Coop
Most Enthusiastic Member: Sponsor - Anita & Brian DeJong
Top Judge at judging Competition: Sponsor - Arthur Agricultural Society
