Junior Livestock Sale Honors Colorado’s 4-H & FFA Youth
Over $10 Million Raised for Ag Youth in 36 Years
The 54thColorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair has come to a close. According to preliminary totals, the 2017 sale accumulated approximately $502,525 from generous buyers supporting the state’s agricultural youth.
“For over 50 years, the Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale has been the preeminent event for Colorado’s 4-H and FFA youth and this sale is a reflection of their hard work,” said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings. “We would like to thank and recognize the generous bidders who make this experience possible for Colorado’s agricultural youth. Without their patronage the sale could not be as successful as it has become.”
The Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale is instrumental in supporting the future of Colorado’s agribusiness as it demonstrates the importance of raising quality livestock and the work required of those who pursue careers in agriculture.
In the last 36 years, the Sale has raised nearly $10.3 million for the youth involved in Colorado’s 4-H and FFA programs. In 2016, the JLS raised over $493,500. PRELIMINARY totals for the 2017 Sale are available here.
Grand & Reserve Champion | Exhibitor Name & Hometown | Buyer | Bid |
Grand Beef | Julia Frye, Johnstown, CO | Sam Brown & Family | $63,000 |
Reserve Beef | Tyka Scott, Burlington, CO | Denver Rustlers | $22,500 |
Grand Hog | Vada Vickland, Longmont, CO | Denver Rustlers | $30,000 |
Reserve Hog | Nash Richardson, Yuma, CO | Sam Brown & Family | $26,000 |
Grand Lamb | Caitlyn Anderson, Ault, CO | Anadarko Petroleum | $12,000 |
Reserve Lamb | Jed Sidwell, Gill, CO | Sam Brown & Family | $7,000 |
Grand Goat | Rachel Rolando, Craig, CO | Crabtree Amusements | $16,000 |
Reserve Goat | Anna Vetter, Bennett, CO | Anadarko Petroleum | $6,000 |
Grand Rabbits | Adian Datteri, Greeley, CO | Legacy Bank | $3,500 |
Reserve Rabbits | Lacey Chisman, Calhan, CO | Pikes Peak Posse | $3,000 |
Grand Chickens | Skylar Gregersen, Wiggins, CO | Fair Ladies | $3,500 |
Reserve Chickens | Ryan Gruntorad, Ordway, CO | Pueblo Bank & Trust | $2,100 |
Grand Turkey | Diana Nagel, Larkspur, CO | Friends of the Fair | $2,750 |
Reserve Turkey | Colton Steinke, Eaton, CO | Marlene Pace | $2,500 |
The Colorado State Fair runs until September 4th. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.
