FAIR NEWS RELEASE                                                                             August 6, 2007

2007 HERDSMAN CONTEST

            The following clubs received blue awards:  Merry Mixers 4-H, Stratton FFA, Rural Route 4-H, Country 4-H, & Plainview 4-H.

            Red awards go to Flagler FFA, Willing Workers 4-H, Go-Getters 4-H, Busy Bee 4-H, and River 4-H.

            Those receiving white awards were Green Valley 4-H, Burlington FFA, & Hi-Plains FFA.

            Grand Champion Herdsman was awarded to the Plainview 4-H Club with a total of 396 points.  Country 4-H Club earned Reserve Grand Champion with 379 points.  Placing third was Rural Route with 294 points.