Berlin--On February 25, several 4-H teamsters gathered at the University of Vermont (UVM) Extension Office in Berlin for the 2024 Working Steer Quiz Bowl.

The five competitors, all members of the Green Mountain Teamsters in Pomfret, racked up points by correctly answering questions relating to 4-H and the working steer project, including training and driving a team, along with general bovine animal husbandry topics. Each age group participated in two rounds of questions.

Competing in the Senior Division (ages 14-18) were Landon Campbell, Randolph, who came in first and Matt Whitney, Chelsea, who finished second.

Three 4-H’ers competed in the Junior Division (ages 8-13). Lily Larocque, Randolph Center, captured first place, followed by her sister, Lydia, in second and Clyde Tracy, South Royalton, third.

4-H Leaders and parents also took part in their own round to test their knowledge and gain an understandingof the competition's format and rules to help club members better prepare for future quiz bowls. As the oldest 4-H’er in the quiz bowl competition, Landon Campbell was invited to compete in this contest, capturing first place.

Other placements were Mark Whitney, Chelsea, and Adam Larocque, Randolph Center (tie for second); Bridgette Tracy, South Royalton (third); Mick Campbell, Randolph (fourth); Terri Chamberlin, Pomfret (fifth) and Jeff Tracy, South Royalton (sixth).

The quiz bowl was coordinated by Wendy Sorrell, UVM Extension 4-H livestock educator. Amy Ferris, Braintree, served as scorekeeper.

To learn more about the 4-H working steer project, contact Sorrell at (802) 656-7641 or wendy.sorrell@uvm.edu.