4-H kids getting ready for livestock sale at fairgrounds

BAZETTA TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WKBN) – The Trumbull County Fair is a week away, and 4-H kids are getting ready for show time.

“It’s fun. I love my animals so much and you meet so many good people. It’s just a good program to get into,” said Alisandra Peterson, of Kinsman.

“It’s really fun and stuff, especially when you raise them up since they were babies,” said Abba Kibler, of Lordstown.

The Trumbull County Fair is the culmination of all their hard work throughout the year and where they showcase their animals leading up to their main event — the 4H Livestock Auction.

“It is a market sale, so these animals do go into the food chain. People buy them and then people decide what they want to do with them,” said Lisa Miller, president of the Trumbull County Livestock Sale.

“It’s always nice to see my hard work pay off. All the cold winter nights. All the really hot summer days. It’s always exciting to see the bidders go back and forth,” said Jamie Lewis, of Johnston.

“A lot of fun to see your hard work go to progress, get the reward for it,” said Noah Morris, of Howland.

Many children use the money earned at auction to fund next year’s 4-H project. Some of it goes toward college or other future expenses.

“I would really encourage people to come because it’s all supporting the kids in the 4-H industry,” Avery Rice, of Gustavus.

“It supports your youth. It supports the kids who put hard work in and the future of agriculture, and you know exactly where your meat is coming from. It’s good, quality meat that was handled good and raised correctly,” said Hudson Miller, of Gustavus.

While it’s a fun, and nerve-wracking experience for some, these kids say it also teaches them valuable lessons.

“It helps with leadership. It helps getting used to big crowds. It also helps finance other projects,” said Emma Ward, of Kinsman.

“Getting experience in marketing, whether it’s marketing something you’re selling or yourself,” said Grace Stout, of Kinsman.

This year’s livestock auction starts at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 13.

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