Saturday’s Florida 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl was a first for Washington County 4-Hers. The quiz competition tested their knowledge on topics including rearing and feeding poultry and water fowl, breed characteristics and types, genetics, reproduction, biosecurity, health matters, and poultry pioneers.
Teams answered questions generated from specific sections of the National 4-H Avian Bowl Manual in this buzzer style, double elimination match.
Junior Team members were Avalyn Barber, Audrey Rosenthal, and Roan Cannon. The Junior Team earned 2nd place. Audrey Rosenthal was 1st place in High Individual, answering the most questions correctly among all Junior 4-Hers.
Intermediate Team members were Ava Crawford, Saylor Woods, and Tate Cannon. The Intermediate Team earned 2nd place. Tate Cannon was 3rd place High Individual.
The teams were coached by Washington County 4-H Agent, Dr. Julie P. Dillard. She worked with 4-Hers for several weeks preparing potential questions, studying with 4-Hers, and holding practice quiz competitions.
The Florida 4-H Avian Quiz Bowl was hosted in Alachua County by Dr. Chris Decubellis, the UF/IFAS Extension State Specialized Agent for 4-H Dairy and Poultry Sciences.
Junior Team – left to right Dr. Chris Decubellis, Avalyn Barber, Audrey Rosenthal, and Roan Cannon
Intermediate Team – left to right Dr. Chris Decubellis, Saylor Woods, Ava Barber, and Tate Cannon
Group pic – left to right – Audrey Rosenthal, Roan Cannon, Ava Barber, Saylor Woods, Ava Crawford, Tate Cannon