Lampasas County Farm Bureau youths entered a number of contests last year. Winners included, from left, Little Miss Laurcy Belle Bender; Miss Farm Bureau Sara Jackson, Talent Find winner Jamee Smith, and Little Mister Cole Wheeler. Lampasas County Farm Bureau leaders have worked with the community's youth in various aspects since the organization was formed.

The local Farm Bureau crowned its first queen in 1949. The organization has not missed a year since 1960 in sponsoring a contest for local girls ages 16 to 19.

Winners in the county contest compete at the district contest. The winner of the district competition receives a $1,000 scholarship and competes in the state contest.

Many Lampasas Farm Bureau queens have won the district contest, and one was named a state winner. The county also boasts two state runners-up.

The contest not only helps students by providing scholarships, it creates friendships and sharpens the entrants' poise and personality.

Little Miss and Little Mister contests are held in conjunction with the Miss Farm Bureau event for children ages 4 to 6 years.

Also hosted by Farm Bureau is a Talent Find competition for youths ages 16 to 19, with winners eligible to move on to district and state contests to compete for scholarships. Lampasas County has had several state Talent Find winners.

This year's contest will be May 16. For more information, call Christine Groves at 556-5511 or 556- 3009.