Competitors in the Bartholomew County 4-H Fair beef show say preparation and trust are key factors when showing cattle at the fair.
Seventy 4-Hers exhibited 79 beef entries Thursday in categories including beef heifers, starter calves, dairy steers and beef steers.
Brad Paetzel, a 10-year-4-Her from Hope, took grand champion honors in the beef steer category, while Emily Hoene took the title for grand champion county-born-and-raised beef steer. In 2017, Brad Paetzel swept both categories, showing both the grand champion steer and the county-born-and-bred steer grand champion.
Nichole Paetzel was grand champion in beef showmanship, with Abbi Schiefer named rookie champion.
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