On Monday, November 16^th Fannin County 4-H members attended the Northeast District 4-H Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging Contest at the Chicopee Woods Agri-Center in Gainesville, Georgia. Participating 4-H’ers practiced several weeks in preparation for the contest. The class was taught the importance of cotton as an agricultural commodity; how to make knowledgeable, rational decisions when purchasing goods and services; and how to be a responsible consumer-citizen with an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of the consumer, business, and government.

At the area contest, junior and senior 4-H members judged the following four classes: trail mix, cruises, hoodies, and headphones. After judging the four classes, members had to give reasons on the hoodies class.

Junior members prepared a poster and gave a 30 second commercial promoting cotton. Senior members prepared and presented a 90 second public service announcement about cotton.

For more information on the Fannin County 4-H Program call 706-632-3061.

Pictured Above Front Row – kneeling: Patrick Conner and Jacob Queen.  Middle Row: Renee Seek, Brenda King, Ethan Steidle, Trinity Allen, Hailee Turner, Mary Rice, Emily Queen, and Brooke Mchan.Back Row: Noah Mann, Anthony Venable, Eli Young, Faith Mann, Amy Young, and McKenzie Owenby – Americorps Member Community Service Specialist.