Commissioner Troxler Awards National 4-H Poultry Judging Champs the Inaugural Agricultural All-Star Award

— Written by Mary Fosnaught | February 5, 2024 (Updated: Feb. 5, 2024, 10:21 a.m.)

Commissioner Troxler recognized the National 4-H Poultry Judging Champs and coaches from Craven & Halifax County with the Inaugural Agricultural All-stars Award at the Ag Development Forum on Feb. 1st held at the NC State Fairgrounds.

Commissioner Troxler with the National 4-H Poultry Judging Team and Coaches. L-R: Dr. Fosnaught, state coach, Matthew Peluso, Connor Howard, Commissioner Troxler, Tessa Darnell (Halifax County), Elizabeth Peluso, and Ms. Brooks, 4-H Agent & other 3 team members from Craven County

This is the first time in the history of the contest (dating back to 1965) that North Carolina has become the reigning National 4-H Poultry Judging Champions.

Team members were presented the following inaugural Agricultural All-Star Awards recognizing their accomplishments on the national stage:

Agricultural All-Star - Elizabeth Peluso

Agricultural All-Star - Connor Howard — Agricultural All-start Awards given to National 4-H Poultry Judging Champs from Commissioner Troxler

Find out more about 4-H Poultry Judging.