Future ag producers develop skill through 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl

Kristen Sindelar
Aug 21, 2025
Aug 21, 2025

Representing Lincoln County as part of the 4-H Quiz Bowl team were Kayson Cole, left, Cole Steffes, Westyn Wasserburger and Caleb Allison.
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The Lincoln County 4-H Livestock Quiz Bowl team may be young, but these kids know a thing or two about animal husbandry. All four team members are 10 years old or younger and involved on their families’ farms or ranches in the North Platte area.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.