Top judges judged best

Cumbria YFC writes:

More than 50 young farmers gathered in Penrith at the weekend to take part in the YFC Stockman and Young Stockjudge of the Year competition.

YFC members judged dairy cows, butchers cattle and butchers lambs, placing them and giving reasons to the master judges.

All of the 54 competitors completed an animal health questionnaire, while Cumbrian Young Farmers received a masterclass on what to look for in pork and bacon pigs.



Grayrigg Young Farmers Club member Michael Packham was awarded with the Cumbria YFC Stockman of the Year title.

Matthew Jenkinson of Pennine YFC won the Young Stockjudge of the year category.

The Northern Area round of this competition will be held at Low Foulshaw Farm, Levens on 13th July.

Full results:

Cumbria YFC Stockman of the Year:
1st Michael Packham, Grayrigg
2nd Neil Brough, Raughton head
3rd James Hayllar, Pennine.

Young Stockjudge of the Year:
1st Matthew Jenkinson, Pennine
2nd Lizzie Bland, Penrith
3rd Simon Graham, Skelton.  

Highest scoring Club:
1st Pennine
2nd Kent Estuary
3rd Penrith