Bloomington, IL



*Members of the Montgomery County Farm Bureau recently competed in the Twelfth annual Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader's Agri-Quiz Bowl Competition, on AG DAY at the Illinois State Fair, August 18.

Thomas Marten & Allen Kasten competed against 31 other teams during the all day event. Team members were quizzed on their knowledge of: Ag Safety, Ag Management, Ag Mechanics, Animal Science, Crop Production, Family Life, Horticulture, Organizational, Natural Resources, Ag Statistics and Ag Issues/Current Affairs.

Teams consisted of 2 to 4 contestants. To be eligible for the competition, contestants need to be an Illinois Farm Bureau® member in good standings, between 18-35 years of age.

This year's winning teams: Stephenson County #1 - 1st Place; St Clair County #1 - 2nd Place; Vermilion County #1 - 3rd Place and Livingston County #1 - 4th Place.



Sponsors of the event include COUNTRY Financial, Illinois Pork Producers and the Illinois Beef Association.





Contact: Jennifer Smith

Illinois Farm Bureau

309-557-2536

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