UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Pennsylvania youths fared well in egg-judging and poultry knowledge competitions at the recent National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference in Louisville, Ky.

Maria Sanner of Somerset County won first place in the National 4-H Egg Cookery Presentation Contest, which involved preparing an egg dish and giving an oral presentation on egg quality standards, preparation, versatility and nutritional value. The win was the first for a Pennsylvania 4-H member at a national poultry competition. Somerset County 4-H volunteer leader Theresa Sanner served as chaperone and coach.

A Pennsylvania team also placed seventh in the double-elimination National Avian Bowl Contest. The team included Corry Calderone, Jill McClure and Rebecca Stottlemyer, all from Washington County, and was coached by Washington County 4-H volunteer leaders Jenna Dunmire and Mary Fidler.

The national conference brought together more than 150 senior 4-H members from 25 states for team competitions in poultry and egg judging and in the Avian Bowl poultry knowledge contest. In addition, individuals competed in egg preparation, turkey barbecuing and chicken barbecuing events.

Support for the state delegation at the conference was provided by the PennAg Industries Association Poultry Council. For more information on the conference or the statewide 4-H poultry program, contact senior extension associate Phillip Clauer by phone at 814-863-8960 or by e-mail at pclauer@psu.edu, or visit the Pennsylvania 4-H Poultry Web site at http://ulisse.cas.psu.edu/pa4h/contest.html.

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Contact: Gary Abdullah gxa2@psu.edu 814-863-2708 814-863-9877 fax #300