Hawaii County champion 4-H livestock projects named

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Organizers of the Hawaii County 4-H Livestock Show and Auction congratulate the winning livestock projects at the event conducted Saturday at Mealani Research Extension Station in Waimea.

Organizers of the Hawaii County 4-H Livestock Show and Auction congratulate the winning livestock projects at the event conducted Saturday at Mealani Research Extension Station in Waimea.

Grand champions and reserve champions were named in the Breeding Doe, Market Lamb, Market Hog and Beef Steer projects. The winners are: Breeding Doe (Goat)

• Grand champion: Leiana Andrade-Stout

• Reserve champion: Kamuela Andrade-Stout Market Lamb

• Grand champion: Kanani Ka’aekuahiwi

• Reserve champion:

Terri Connors Market Hog

• Grand champion: Jaysha Alonzo-Estrada

• Reserve champion: Eli Higa Beef Steer

• Grand champion: Ua Alencastre-Galimba

• Reserve champion: Levi Higa

The 4-H program provides young people with opportunities for hands-on learning in a variety of fields.

Participants in the 4-H livestock project learn agricultural skills, business and leadership practices, analytical thinking methods, public speaking, financial management and community service.