Ellie Bell brought home best of breed in Flemish Giant with her Sandy Flemish Giant Doe and took reserve champion in the ARBA poster contest. Photo courtesy of Kerri Bell.

Sophie Bell was awarded Grand Champion 6 class commercial rabbit with her Champagne D’Argent doe. Photo courtesy of Kerri Bell.

Washington County 4-Hers have been competing at the Iowa State Fair and coming home with accolades. Of the 93 youth who participated in the swine skillathon, the third place team was from Washington County. Mackenna, Morgan and Taylor Brinning placed third in the competition that has youth identify feed samples, breeds, meat cuts and equipment.

Zoe Wagner, this year’s Washington County Fair Queen, took part in the queen contest. For the full interview with Wagner click here.

In the rabbit show, Ellie Bell brought home best of breed in Flemish Giant with her Sandy Flemish Giant Doe and took reserve champion in the ARBA poster contest. Sophie Bell was awarded Grand Champion 6 class commercial rabbit with her Champagne D’Argent doe.