From left, Weston Romine, Owen Martin, Brody Kirkland, Clayton Reedy, Luke Lienhoop, Owen Arnholt, Jenna Boewe and Corbin Arnholt are the Bartholomew County youth who will compete representing their district in the 4-H Tractor and Lawn contest at the Indiana State Fair. They are shown with their regional trophies after a July 30 competition in Greensburg.
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Eight Bartholomew County youth qualified for the 4-H Junior Tractor, Lawn & Garden Tractor and Zero-Turn Radius Mower Operator Contest at the Indiana State Fair starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10.
The Bartholomew County 4-Hers participating at the state contest are: Luke Lienhoop, junior lawn and garden; Weston Romine and Brody Kirkland, senior lawn and garden; Owen Martin and Owen Arnholt, junior zero turn mower; Jenna Boewe and Corbin Arnholt, senior zero turn mower; and Clayton Reedy, junior ag tractor.
They advanced to the state competition after competing July 30 in the Area 1 contest in Greensburg, in which 4-H’ers from nine counties in southeastern Indiana tested their knowledge of safety and maintenance, parts identification, and their driving skills through a prescribed course.
