YFC Stock Judging

2009 Young Farmers Stock Judging Competition

Almost 60 Young Farmers from clubs throughout Cumbria met at Park House Farm, Heversham to compete in the Westmorland County Agricultural Society's 13^th annual Stock Judging event.

The competition included judging prime lambs, dairy and beef cattle and a veterinary questionnaire with all competitors assessing the livestock against a master judge's placings before giving traditional reasons.  Competition was particularly keen amongst the Young Farmers, with just a few marks separating the top placings in each section.

President Dorrie Galbraith commented "It is fantastic to see so many youngsters taking part in traditional stockjudging competitions, and with such high standards we can be sure of competent farmers in the future."

In recognising the increasing number of stockswomen taking part, Mrs Galbraith presented a new trophy for the female gaining highest points throughout the evening.  A delighted Lizzie Bland from Penrith YFC was the first recipient of this new award.

Following his first year at college studying a NC in Agriculture Robert was awarded top dairy student at Barony Agricultural College, he is currently doing his HNC at Oatridge, Edinburgh.