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2008 Quiz Bowl Challenge Results
Keeping Farms and Farmers Safe:
LOCAL 4-H TEENS COMPETE AT AG PROGRESS DAYS QUIZ BOWL
Teams representing county 4-H teams compete in a quiz show format to demonstrate their knowledge about farm safety and health hazards and recommended practices. Teams have to study a range of resources such as the National Safe Tractor & Machinery Operation Program Task Sheets, National Agricultural Safety Database (NASD) Website, Pesticide Education Manual, and Penn State Agricultural Safety Fact Sheets. Participants not only learn about farm safety and health, they also increase their leadership and public speaking skills and learn how to promote agricultural safety and health through their organizations.
All team members received prizes such as road emergency safety kits, a certificate and monetary prizes ranging from $650.00 to $350.00. The Pennsylvania Agricultural Safety and Health Quiz Bowl is administered by the Penn State University Agricultural Safety and Health Program and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Division of Health and Safety. Current financial supporters include:
- Westfield Agribusiness Insurance Group
- CNH North America, Inc.
- Farm Family Insurance Company
- AgChoice Farm Credit
Results from the 4-H State Finals: Please click on the links below to see the team picture and caption!
1st Place: Cumberland County 4-H
2nd Place: Potter County 4-H
3rd Place: Stone Valley 4-H
4th Place: Union County 4-H
For more about the Quiz Bowl, Please visit the Quiz Bowl website.