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County commissioners recognize 4‑H students who advanced to national poultry competitions
Summary
St. Clair County commissioners heard from extension staff and honored three 4‑H students who advanced to national poultry contests and received Auburn University scholarships; commissioners praised 4‑H’s role in workforce and skills development.
At a work session the St. Clair County Commission recognized county 4‑H participants and extension staff for recent competition successes and workforce development work.
The county’s 4‑H coordinator (Elena) introduced students who had advanced from state competitions to national events in Louisville, and described students’ participation in industry conferences and campus research opportunities. Commissioners highlighted the connection between agricultural programs and workforce development and thanked extension staff for their outreach.
Elena noted that three students who competed at the national level received $1,000 scholarships to Auburn University if they choose to pursue poultry science. Commissioners posed for photos with the students and encouraged continued county support for extension and 4‑H programming.
