Michelle received a number of places in the Group 10 finals of the young judging competition held at Koorawatha Show.

The Group 10 finals drew competitors from Parkes, Forbes, Grenfell and Lake Cargelligo to judge meat sheep, merinos, beef cattle, fruit and vegetables and grains.

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That's a pretty diverse set of produce and livestock, but the competition doesn't only look at the judge's ability to discern excellent produce - it also builds participants' skills in public speaking and presenting the reason for their decisions.

Coordinator Heather Earney said the quality of the competition at Koorawatha on Sunday was very impressive.

Young judging is open to people aged 15 to 25, and Heather says interest is increasing with more promotion through local schools.

"We had 17 competitors, that's up from last year," she said.

The winners go on to the State finals at Sydney Royal to test their skills there.

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Group winners were:

Fruit and Vegetables - 1st - Mitchell Rubie from Bedgerabong; 2nd - Casey Walker from Grenfell; 3rd - Olivia Twyford from Cowra. Overjudge: Mr Dave Herbert.

Grain - 1st - Mitchell Rubie from Bedgerabong; 2nd - Tara Schaefer from Grenfell; 3rd - Michelle Fairall from Harden. Overjudge: Miss Lydia Herbert.

Beef Cattle - 1st - Stephanie Davies from Grenfell; 2nd - Tara Schaefer from Grenfell; 3rd - Jade Smith from Lake Cargelligo. Overjudge: Mr Graham Hall.

Merino Sheep - 1st - Campbell Rubie from Bedgerabong; 2nd - Mitchell Rubie from Bedgerabong; 3rd - Jack Whitty from Forbes. Overjudge: Mr Richard Chalker.

Meat Sheep - 1st - Mitchell Rubie from Bedgerabong; 2nd - Michelle Fairall; from Harden; 3rd - Tara Schaefer from Grenfell. Overjudge: Mr Brendan Mansbridge.

Fleece - 1st - Mitchell Rubie from Bedgerabong; 2nd - Nathan Francis from Parkes; 3rd - Tara Schaefer from Grenfell. Overjudge: Mr Steve Chester.