Livestock auction nets $110,993 for local 4-H and FFA members

Livestock auction nets $110,993 for local 4-H and FFA members Lane Dunn Thu, 03/07/2024 - 05:14 Image

• Conner Nutt of Shelby Co. 4-H showed the Grand Champion Steer. Conner’s steer sold at the livestock auction for $8,000 with High Roller purchasing the 1,475-pound steer. Leon Aldridge | The Light and Champion

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The Shelby County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show auction premium money from Saturday night’s event totaled just over $110,993 for local 4-H and FFA members.

County Extension Agent Lane Dunn, County Extension Agent expressed special thanks to all contributors and bidders for making this year’s auction the most successful ever.

This year’s event began Monday, February 26 with the new Shelby County 4-H & FFA Commercial Heifer Show that will be an annual event. Center Livestock Auction hosted twelve exhibitors checking in 24 heifers. Judging the Commercial Heifer Show was Dr. Joe Paschal and Linda Galayda.

Heifers were evaluated, exhibitors were interviewed, and record books were scored. Wednesday, February 28, heifers were auctioned off at Center Livestock Auction to the highest bidder.

The sale barn was full of buyers supporting local youth.

The Speaking Contest Tuesday, Feb. 27 marked its third year at the Shelby County Livestock Show. This i public speaking contest covers topics in agriculture and is open to all FFA and 4-H members. This project continues to grow each year.

Thursday, Feb. 29, the Shelby County Livestock Show took place at the Sheriff ’s Posse Rodeo Arena with more than 100 exhibitors. The weigh-in of market animals started at 7:30 a.m. and the show began at 10:00 with rabbits judged by Mrs. April Cade. Edward Schneider judged the lambs, goats, swine, and cattle. Both judges were very informative and interacted with the youth and animals.

The Buyers Appreciation dinner and Livestock Auction followed Saturday, March 2 at the John Dean Windham Civic Center.

See the Light and Champion’s upcoming special section with photos and complete results.