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Sidney H.S. student wins national 4-H award

Carlson collects portion of $5K prize for ag video

Rebekah Carlson, a Sidney High School senior and 4-H junior leader, won a share of a $5,000 cash prize for her video entry in the 2014 4-H Ag Innovators Experience "Fish Farm Challenge."

"It was actually mind blowing when I found out I won because it was the first video I've ever made," Carlson said. "I didn't realize how many people actually entered until afterward."

More than 8,000 youth in urban, suburban and rural areas across select states in the midwest participated in the video contest. Carlson won in the rural category, beating out 51 other participants.

"It's great to see young pe...

 

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