Embryology is enriching the next generation of industry leaders

100% of surveyed participants in Embryology Enrichment just in Peoria County said that they

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Learned skills that help them do science experiments

Practiced engineering skills

Practiced solving problems

Learned about jobs they could have when they grow up

When Adams County Extension Program Coordinator Siera Duesterhaus started her role, she was inspired by her own 4-H career to set a goal to return to the National Poultry & Egg Conference within five years. She ended up making it happen in less than a year.

4-H member Elaina Smith of Adams County placed eighth in past production hens and eighteenth overall as she competed against seventy-eight contestants from nineteen states at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference.

The National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference recognizes 4-H members who have excelled in their state 4-H poultry learning activities. The overall objective is to offer national level activities and contests designed to introduce participants to poultry and the poultry industry. Life skills are also learned through preparation for the various contests.

Travel to this national experience was made possible by the generosity of Illinois 4-H donors.

Greetings from Louisville, KY Competition and career skill building at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference

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#1 in the in the nation!

Where passion and determination align

Passion and determination leads to first ever National Livestock Skillathon win for Illinois.

Other National competition results from the, North American International Livestock Exposition included:

Livestock Quiz Bowl Team, fourth in the nation

Livestock Judging Team, seventh in the nation

“We start in August right after State Fair and it’s a sprint to get to the contest. The sheer quantity of information that these kids need to learn and retain is incredible.”