2010 Henry County Fair Boer Goat Connection Show

New in 2010:  Two day show!!

All Classes included both days:

ABGA Sanctioned Breeding Stock Show
Open Market Wethers
Jackpot Youth Market Wethers
Open Market Does
Jackpot Youth Market Does
Youth Showmanship broken into three age groups
Looks like we're getting moved to the swine barn / and the two adjoining barns - more room!
Nearly $3000 in premiums offered in open shows
90% payback in junior jackpot classes

Keep checking back for more updates!

Henry County Fairgrounds
Cambridge, Illinois

Saturday June 26, 2010    Judge:  Dr. Frank Craddock, San Angelo,  TX

Frank Craddock, Ph.D. San Angelo, Texas Dr. Frank Craddock is professor and Extension sheep and goat specialist stationed at the Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in San Angelo. He is also a member of the animal nutrition section in the Department of Animal Science. He received his bachelor's degree and doctorate from Texas A&M University and his master's from the University of Wyoming.  Craddock provides joint leadership for Extension educational programs in sheep and goat production and management, and works with commodity groups, trade organizations and industry support groups. Before accepting his current appointment, he held the same position at the Texas A&M Center  in Uvalde. He has also been an assistant professor in the Department of Animal Science at Texas Tech University and an assistant professor and Extension animal scientist in sheep and wool at the University of Wyoming. Craddock has received numerous honors and awards, including the Texas Agricultural Extension Service's Unit Award for Superior Service, Texas Tech University Aggie Council Outstanding Teaching Award and Texas Tech University Collegiate FFA Outstanding Professor Award. He has coached a national champion collegiate livestock judging team, a national champion collegiate wool judging team (five times) and a state champion 4-H livestock judging team. Professional memberships include the American Society of Animal Science, Alpha Zeta and Gamma Sigma Delta.

Sunday, June 27, 2010    Judge:  Terry Burks, Bowling Green, KY

Terry Burks
Bowling Green, KY

Terry Burks is employed by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture with the Division of Show and Fair Promotions. Within that division he is the educational coordinator, responsible for developing all educational materials and clinics for the youth livestock programs. Terry also works with the Value-added Livestock Marketing division serving as a Federal livestock grader. (Primarily grading goat and feeder cattle sales) Terry is also the owner of Dynasty Meat Goats, a Boer goat operation specializing in the production of club goats and wether sires. 

Terry Burkes and his Bachelor and Master of Science degrees from Western Kentucky University in the area of animal Science.

Terry has judged over 500 Jr. and open livestock shows in over 30 states. Some of the shows include Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, North American International, American Royal, Cow Palace, and the Great Western. He has also judged state fairs in Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Ohio, North Carolina, South Carolina, West Virginia, New Mexico, Texas, Idaho and Nevada. Terry has judged goats at San Antonio, the Fall Classic (Waco, Texas), the Cow Palace, the Western Bonanza, Kern County (California), Ventura, California and numerous County and Regional shows across the country. Additionally Terry is a certified judge with the American Boer Goat Association and the American Meat Goat Association.

Remember, entries must be made in advance.  Visit the Henry County Fair Website at www.henrycountyfairillinois.com closer to the date of the show for entry forms and more information. 
Feel free to contact Nan Walker at (309) 525-0033 or Vicki Stich (309) 521-7192 with any questions or
concerns!