The 53rdColorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair has come to a close. According to preliminary totals, the 2016 sale accumulated approximately $524,700 from generous buyers supporting the state’s agricultural youth. This year also set the record sale for Grand Champion Market beef at $62,000 by Sam Brown & Family.

“Over the past 37 years, the Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale has raised $9,794,289 for the youth involved in Colorado’s 4-H and FFA programs. This sale is a reflection of their dedication to the animals and the agricultural community,” said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings. “I’d also like to thank the generous philanthropists who come out to support these amazing kids; the sale would not be possible without them.”

This year, the Colorado’s Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale added turkeys to the sale lineup. The 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. Last year’s sale totaled $534,650. PRELIMINARY totals for the sale are available at http://www.coloradostatefair.com/events/2016/2016-colorado-touchstone-energy-junior-livestock-sale.

Grand & Reserve Champion  Exhibitor Name & Hometown        Buyer         Bid

Grand Beef Julia Frye, Johnstown, CO    Sam Brown & Family    $62,000

Reserve Beef      Kory Ridnour, Burlington, CO         Denver Rustlers  $22,500

Grand Hog  Rayna Hodgson, Greeley, CO Denver Rustlers  $33,000

Reserve Hog        Ty Pieper, Fowler, CO  Sam Brown & Family    $32,000

Grand Lamb        Jenna Frink, Eaton, CO         Crabtree Amusements $20,000

Reserve Lamb     Kayla Frink, Eaton, CO Sam Brown & Family    $12,000

Grand Goat Chelsea Dobbs, Fort Collins, CO    Anadarko Petroleum    $6,500

Reserve Goat      Andrea Maneotis, Craig, CO  Denver Rustlers  $4,200

Grand Rabbits     Lacey Chisman, Calhan, CO   Legacy Bank        $3,400

Reserve Rabbits  Shawna Lamothe, Elbert, CO         Pueblo Bank & Trust    $2,600

Grand Chickens   Ryan Gruntorad, Ordway, CO Fair Ladies $3,500

Reserve Chickens         Skylar Gregersen, Wiggins, CO       Friends of the Fair       $3,200

Grand Turkey      Abby Nagel, Larkspur, CO      Colo. State Fair Commissioners     $2,700

Reserve Turkey   Diana Nagel, Larkspur, CO     Pikes Peak Posse $1,000

The Colorado State Fair runs August 26 - September 5, 2016. For more information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com.