The Churchill County Jr. Livestock Show and Sale, one of the community events of the year is just around the corner. Held this year on April 21 – 23 at the Churchill County Fairgrounds there will be 110 4-H and FFA youth participating to exhibit their beef, sheep, swine, goats, rabbits, and poultry market and breeding project animals. The sale will be held on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 1 p.m.
“This is your opportunity to purchase locally-raised animals that will yield high-quality meat,” said Karen Bogdanowicz who facilitates the Churchill County 4-H program.
The CCJLS will consist of market animal classes, showmanship classes, and all the breeding stock classes as well. The event allows youth to exhibit skills they have learned in their various projects including project management, decision-making, and project evaluation. The Show and Sale allows the community to encourage and reward these youth who are engaged in positive and productive efforts.
According to Bogdanowicz, there are two ways to participate in the sale, attending the sale in person, enjoying the excitement of the event, the drama of the auctioneer’s cry, with the auction committee and ring men on hand to assist. Or, if unable to attend in person, “a simple call to the 4-H office at 423-5121 and we’ll do the rest,” she said.
There are also several other ways for the community to get involved and show support for these programs. In addition to the auction on Saturday, there are sponsorship opportunities for awards, or a contribution can be made to the CCJLS.
Costs for a steer including the slaughter/processing fee are about $3,000, while pigs are $1,300, and lambs are right at $850. Bogdanowicz suggested that sometimes a better way to participate is teaming up with a neighbor, co-worker, or friends and family to split the cost of an animal. There is also the option to resell the animal and only pay the difference between the “gavel” sold price and the resale price.
The sale is for market animals only and the order of the sale will be determined by the show committee with the animals placing highest in the market show being sold first, followed by those placing progressively lower. Buyers are encouraged to pay for their animal at the sale and the cost of processing is the responsibility of the buyer.
Bogdanowicz reminds the community the auction purchases finance and support these goal-oriented young people and helps them invest in other animals for future projects. Additionally, the purchase of these animals brings better food to the consumer’s table as well.
For more information contact Karen Bogdanowicz at 775-427-2480 or [email protected].
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