The Northeast Kingdom was well represented at this year's 4-H State Day with seven 4-H'ers from East Hardwick and Greensboro among the 37 4-H youths statewide taking part.

University of Vermont Extension 4-H sponsored the annual event, held virtually for the second year in a row due to the pandemic. 4-H'ers from throughout Vermont were invited to share what they've learned through 4-H projects and club work by presenting illustrated talks, demonstrations and action exhibits or creating posters and photographs, among other exhibits.

Entries were accepted via video and email in 16 different categories and evaluated on a number of criteria including presentation, creativity and workmanship with feedback provided to the exhibitor. Each entry also received a blue, red or white ribbon.

Three brothers from East Hardwick, all members of the Kingdom Country 4-H Club, submitted entries in the Maker/Tinker category. Entries in this category are scored on creativity, design and workmanship and typically involve science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) principles, which are an integral part of the 4-H curriculum.

Lincoln Michaud earned a blue ribbon for building a wooden toy barn. Gabriel Michaud did a wood burning of a John Deere flag, and Morgan Michaud built a gun rack. Both were awarded a red ribbon for their projects.

Sophia Camarra, Greensboro Bend, and Warren Hill, Greensboro, were part of a four-member team from the Caspian Critters 4-H Club in Greensboro that presented an action exhibit, "Can You Make a Better Butter?" The team, which also included Ryder Curavoo, Berlin, and Aubrey Maley, Irasburg, received a red ribbon.

In addition, Sophia won red ribbons for both her poster, "Border Collie vs. Australian Shepherd" and her photo, "Highlands in the Field." Aubrey entered a photo she entitled, "Alex and Bella," and was awarded a blue ribbon by the judges. Ryder received a red ribbon for "Ice Age," his photo of a winter scene.

Other members of this 4-H club teamed up to do a demonstration, "Cheese Please," to show the steps to making mozzarella cheese at home. They were Natalie Hill and Emma Rowell, both from Greensboro, and received a red ribbon.

To learn more about 4-H in Caledonia County, contact Anthony Willey at anthony.willey@uvm.edu. For Orleans County, contact Lindy Birch at melinda.birch@uvm.edu.