Missouri’s Sale of Champions raises $350,000
The Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, celebrated youth in agriculture on Aug. 17. The annual Sale of Champions highlighted the day, along with the inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, raising a total of more than $350,000 for youth involved in agriculture.
The grand champion steer was exhibited by Beau Ann Graves of Chillicothe.Graves is the daughter of Preston and Samantha Graves and is a member of the Chillicothe FFA chapter. Her 1,370-pound crossbred steer sold for $50,000 and was purchased by BTC Bank, Wheeler Auction & Real Estate/Wheeler Angus Farm, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support organizations.
The grand champion barrow was exhibited by Cole Murphy of Houstonia. Murphy is the son of Brent and DeEtta Murphy and is a member of the Sweet Springs FFA chapter. His 281-pound crossbred hog was purchased for $31,500 by Edward Jones, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support organizations.
Jillian Vogelsmeier of Sweet Springs exhibited the grand champion market lamb. Vogelsmeier is the daughter of Matt Vogelsmeier and Rachal Vogelsmeier and is a member of the Sweet Springs FFA chapter. Her Hampshire lamb weighed 146 pounds and was purchased for $31,500 by Edward Jones, Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors.
The grand champion meat goat was exhibited by Alexis Koelling of Bowling Green. Koelling is the daughter of Brock and Michele Meyer and is a member of the Bowling Green FFA chapter. Her Boer goat weighed 109 pounds and was purchased for $30,500 by University of Missouri-CAFNR, Mizzou Animal Science, Mizzou Meat Market, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors.
The grand champion pen of chickens was exhibited by Judd Lawson of Schell City. Lawson is the son of Susan Lawson and Bob Lawson and is a member of the Osage River 4-H Club. His broilers weighed an average of 7.734 pounds and were purchased by Sycamore Creek-Wayne, Anita and Ethan Vanderwert, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors for $3,700.
Lain Gerdeman of Warrenton exhibited the grand champion pen of rabbits. Gerdeman is the son of Michael and Jess Gerdeman and is a member of the County Line 4-H Club. His White New Zealand rabbits weighed 5.2, 5.3 and 5.3 pounds and were purchased for $5,500 by ADM Animal Nutrition/Moorman’s Show Tec, CFM Insurance, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors.
Reserve champions
Abagayle Britton exhibited the reserve grand champion steer. Abagayle is the daughter of Kristi and Bradley Stout and Brent and Jenna Britton and is a member of the Saxony Lutheran FFA Chapter. Abagayle’s 1,330-pound crossbred steer was purchased for $32,000 by Missouri State Fair Concessionaires, Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate/Wheeler Angus Farm, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors.
Kade Jackson, of Lathrop, showed the reserve grand champion barrow. Kade is the son of Zeb and Brandy Jackson and is a member of the Liberty 4-H Club. Kade’s 275-pound crossbred barrow was purchased for $26,000 by Climate Corp Field View, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors.
Jordann Doty, of Maryville, showed the reserve champion market lamb. Jordann is the daughter of Philip and Randa Doty and is a member of the NE Bluejays 4-H Club. Her Crossbred lamb weighed 161 pounds and was purchased for $18,000 by University of Missouri-CAFNR, Mizzou Animal Science, Mizzou Meat Market, Sheep Merchandising Council, Youth in Ag and Hometown Support sponsors.
Ty Murphy, of Houstonia, exhibited the reserve grand champion meat goat. Ty is the son of Brent and DeEtta Murphy and is a member of the Kennedy 4-H Club. Ty’s Boer goat weighed 77 pounds and sold for $14,500 to CFM Insurance, Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Judd Lawson, of Schell City, exhibited the reserve champion pen of chickens. Judd is the son of Susan Lawson and Bob Lawson and is a member of the Osage River 4-H Club. Judd’s broilers weighed an average of 7.29 pounds and sold for $2,900 to Invenergy, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support spnsors.
Carissa Stong, of Sheldon, exhibited the reserve champion pen of rabbits. Carissa is the daughter of Dusty and Melissa Stong and is a member of the Nevada FFA Chapter. Carissa’s White New Zealand rabbits weighed 4.5, 4.2 and 4.5 pounds and sold for $3,200 to Missouri Rabbit Producers, Youth in Agriculture and Hometown Support sponsors.
The limited edition Sale of Champions Commemorative Belt Buckle was purchased by Brian Boggs with Boggs Audio, for $1,200.
