Students from Coonabarabran, Mendooran, Baradine, Dunedoo, Coolah, Mullaley, Dubbo and beyond gathered in Binnaway on February, 25 to assess livestock and produce.
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Now in its fifth year the Binnaway Junior Judging Day has grown in popularity with about 200 young ag leaders attending the 2020 event.
Students moved through 10 different stations learning about auctioneering to vaccination, soils and weed management.
Macquarie Anglican Grammar School cattle show yeam Coordinator Fallon Wheeler said she was impressed with the event.
"It's our first year coming to Binnaway," Ms Wheeler said. "We're definitely coming back."
The additional sections to showcase potential careers in agriculture had made the day a standout, Ms Wheeler said.
"Days like this give the students a chance to hear from people with real-life experience in different agricultural careers and different perspectives from professionals in the industry," she said.
"It's an opportunity beyond what you can give in the classroom."
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Dunedoo Central School year 10 student Harry Magklis said he enjoyed the day.
"This year is better because there is more variety. I've never judged pigs and goats before," he said.
Boudicea Blatch from Macquarie Anglican Grammar School said it was one of the best days she had been to.
"The range of activities we were able to try and the people presenting were so friendly and made it easy to ask questions and have a go," Ms Blatch said.
"These days make me realise the different things I could do after school."
Binnaway Central School student Brooke Anastasis was the overall winner on the day.
Brothers Ned and Sid Thompson from Coolah Central School were joint winners of the Larkin family shield for the high achiever on the day who is respectful, willing to learn and participates to the best of their ability.