2014 National 4-H Poultry & Egg Conference

The Illinois 4-H Poultry Judging Team placed 10th out of 19 states that competed in the 2014 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, KY on November 20, 2014.  The team consisted of Esther Sims, Peotone; David Kloppe, New Berlin; Jared Woodward, Iuka; and Drew Groezinger, Stockton.  The team placed 3rd in market eggs, 7th in past production hens, and 15th in market poultry.  Drew, Esther, David, and Jared placed 23rd, 35th, 42nd, and 58th overall.  The team was coached by Ken Koelkebeck and Pam Utterback.  Financial support was provided by the Department of Animal Sciences, the State 4-H Office and the Illinois 4-H Foundation.