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Lehigh County 4-H Members Shine at the Great Allentown Fair
Allentown, PA — [August 28 – September 2] — Lehigh County 4-H is proud to announce that several members of the Lehigh County Livestock Club received high awards at this year’s Great Allentown Fair, showcasing their hard work and dedication to their livestock. The Lehigh County Livestock Club members have been actively involved in the care, feeding, training, and grooming of their animals, learning valuable life skills. These life skills and experiences prepare the 4-H’ers for future careers within and outside of agriculture.
The Grand Champion Market Lamb was shown by Samuel Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased by Fulton Bank and Lehigh County Agricultural Society for $700. The Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Levi Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased by Fulton Bank and Lehigh County Agricultural Society for $750. The Grand Champion Market Hog was shown by Katniss Lazarus of Germansville, a first year 4-H member, and purchased by Leesport Farmers Market and Springfield Meats for $1550. The champion Market Beef was shown by Ethan Brozman of Nazareth and purchased by Bell and Evans and Mr. Bills Chicken for $4100. The Grand Champion Dairy Beef was shown by Jonas Geiger of Schnecksville, finishing his last year of 4-H, and purchased by Geiger Family Farm for $2500. Our 4-H members thank all our buyers at this year’s sale!
For more information about Lehigh County 4-H and upcoming events, please visit us at 4184 Dorney Park, Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 or contact us at 610-391-9840.
Administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, 4-H is a community of more than 6 million young people across America learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Penn State Extension 4-H youth development educators in all 67 counties throughout the commonwealth administer local 4-H programs through non-formal education and outreach. To find your local program, visit the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/programs/4-h.
The champion Market Beef was shown by Ethan Brozman of Nazareth and purchased by Bell and Evans and Mr. Bills Chicken for $4100.
The Grand Champion Market Goat was shown by Levi Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased by Fulton Bank and Lehigh County Agricultural Society for $750.
The Grand Champion Market Hog was shown by Katniss Lazarus or Germansville and was purchased by Leesport Farmers Market and Springfield Meats for $1550.
The Grand Champion Market Lamb was shown by Samuel Lazarus of Schnecksville and purchased by Fulton Bank and Lehigh County Agricultural Society for $700.
The Grand Champion Dairy Beef was shown by Jonas Geiger of Schnecksville and purchased by Geiger Family Farm for $2500.
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