Milburn 4-H and FFA students competed at the Johnston County Free Fair!
Karlee Hearrell was selected as the Runner-up in the Fairest of the Fair for the Senior division. Jordan Snyder exhibited and was awarded second and third for her rabbits, Brick and Coconut.
Twenty-two students from Milburn FFA competed in the Plant ID and/or Greenhand contests held during FFA Day on Friday.
On Saturday, Eric and Leah McBride won Grand and Reserve Champion Doe Goats, respectively. Cade McBride won Grand Champion Wether Goat. Older Milburn members worked together with future members to show in the Peewee Goat Showmanship. Finally, in the horse show, Leo Rodriguez won Reserve Champion in junior showmanship. Lynnlee Rodriguez won Grand Champion Gelding and Reserve Champion Mare.
It was an exciting and fun-filled week for several Milburn 4-H and FFA students at the 2025 county free fair. Way to go!
Milburn FFA students set up booths at Kids Day at the Fair. There was an interactive planting booth where the kids planted basil or cilantro to take home to grow. There was a corn play station. Lastly, elementary students were invited to sign an agriculture banner which united schools across the county. Hands-on learning, smiling faces, and a whole lot of agriculture pride made it a great day! 💛💙
Proud of our members for fostering excitement in the next generation about Agriculture!
Officers attending from Milburn were President, Caileigh Lindsey; Vice President, Cade McBride; Secretary, Weston Phillips; Treasurer, Braden Green; Reporter, Karlee Hearell; Sentinel, Chevy Black; and Adviser, Melissa McBride. Also included in the photo are Isabella Whitlock, Silo, southeast area vice-president and Cooper Kline, North Rock Creek, state president.
Milburn 4-H was well represented at the Johnston County 4-H Banquet last week. Weston Phillips was recognized for his participation in the county and district speech contests. Eric McBride was recognized for his county and district speech contest participation and earned medals for the beef and childcare projects. Leah McBride was recognized for her county and district speech participation and earned medals in the beef and demonstration project areas. Cade McBride was awarded Outstanding Record Book and acknowledged for being a finalist with his Oklahoma State Record Book in Agriculture. Cade was also honored as the 2025 inductee into the Johnston County 4-H Hall of Fame.
To top the evening off, Karlee Hearrell was announced the 2025-2026 Johnston County 4-H Recreation Leader and Eric McBride is the County 4-H Vice President. We look forward to seeing what this great group of students will accomplish in the upcoming year. Congratulations!
