Seven Bartholomew County 4-H members advanced to 4-H tractor state competition after qualifying at an area contest.
The state contest starts at 8 a.m. Aug. 11 at Indiana State Fair Coliseum. The contest consists of knowledge of safety and maintenance practices, parts identification and driving skills by maneuvering through a defined course.
The following Bartholomew County 4-H’ers will be participating:
Junior Lawn and Garden: John Beck
Senior Lawn and Garden: Daniel Murphy
Junior Zero Turn Mower: Heidi Murphy and Joel Murphy
Senior Zero Turn Mower: Wyatt Romine
Senior Ag Tractor: Joel Beck and Brendan Boewe
Daniel Murphy and Brendan Boewe will attempt to defend their 2017 state titles.
The Area 1 4-H tractor contest was conducted July 28 at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. Area 1 consists of nine counties in the southeastern corner of Indiana, and 63 contestants participated.
Eighteen contestants from Area 1 advanced to the Indiana State Fair competition contest with 180 other participants from around the state.
