<p> MEDIA RELEASE Contact: Brad Rugg, Superintendent, 612-624-8443 INTERMEDIATE 4-H CONSUMER DECISION MAKING CONTEST</p><p>St. Paul, MN (08/24/14) - The Consumer Decision Making Contest is a great place for 4-H members to consider how they can become a “smarter” consumer. Participants prepare for the future by using evaluation scenarios on a set of specific topics. Members have an opportunity to practice their communication skills and develop self-confidence in their abilities to make decisions. In addition to the individual competition, each of the team members work together and discuss, synthesize and present the best options available. The applicability of this competitive event has increased the awareness of a consumer needs for the participants.</p><p>Jackson/Chisago County placed first with a total of 351points. Jackson/Chisago County placed second with a total of 288 points. </p><p>Top individual was Paul Salentiny of Jackson/ChisagoCounty who also first individual for reasons. Second high overall individual was Jonathan Suda of Pipestone County and third individual was Josh Goulet of Jackson/Chisago County. </p><p>Top 2 Overall Teams Top 2 Teams for Reasons County Points County Points Paul Salentiny 351 Paul Salentiny 49 Eli Fest 288 Eli Fest 49</p><p>Top 5 Overall Individuals Top 4 Individuals for Reasons Name County Points Name County Paul Salentiny Jackson/Chisago 305 Paul Salentiny Jackson/Chisago 49 Jonathan Suda Pipestone 301 Josh Goulet Jackson/Chisago 49 Josh Goulet Jackson/Chisago 300 Eli Fest Jackson/Chisago 49 Eli Fest Jackson/Chisago 288 Jonathan Suda Pipestone 47</p><p>The 4-H program is funded through a partnership of federal, state, county and private resources and is part of the University of Minnesota Extension Center for Youth Development. More Minnesota State Fair results and photos can be found at http://www.4-H.umn.edu/fairresults.</p>