Students sell animals at fair's livestock auction
— “Watch out, pig coming through!” 9-year-old Madison Causey yelled at the top of her lungs Saturday as her Hampshire pig stomped toward a pen in the swine-filled barn.Madison had just sold her 299-pound pig for $897, or $3 per pound, at the annual Junior Livestock Auction at the San Diego County Fair. Madison, who is entering fourth grade at Fallbrook’s Live Oak Elementary, raised the pig from 70 pounds over the past three months to get it market-ready in time for the sale.
The auction was a culmination for Madison and hundreds of other students between the ages of 9 and 18, who enrolled in agricultural organizations like 4-H and Future Farmers of America to learn hands-on how to raise livestock correctly.
They buy their animals at a young age, feeding, bathing and exercising them over roughly three months. The goal? To grow the animal enough so it can be sold for human consumption, which is what happened Saturday. Many will go to the slaughterhouse Tuesday.
“You can’t get too attached, but we give them a much better life here than they would have had,” said John Wheelock, 16, a junior at San Pasqual High School, who sold his 214-pound pig, Pretty Girl, for $535. The animal was 40 pounds when Wheelock got her.
Many of the students even lived at the fairgrounds this past week to ensure their animals, housed in the barn, remained in prime shape leading up to the sale.
“It’s a big commitment to be willing to do this,” said Sarah Scrape, 14, who grew her Yorkshire pig, Skids, from 77 pounds when she got her three months ago to 230 pounds. Sarah sold Skids for $805 dollars, or $3.50 a pound, and plans to use the money for college.
In all, 98 steers, 200 sheep, 275 pigs, and 75 goats were displayed to several hundred bidders in picnic tables outside the fairgrounds barn, said coordinator Jaime Mendoza. Auctioneers in ten-gallon hats called out prices per pound as an animal would pace in a viewing area just in front of the crowd.
Many choose to buy animals at the fair because the students’ technically sound work translates to better meat, said Deb Beckett, who bought Skids on Saturday. Skids will likely be able to produce 115 pounds of meat, half her body weight.
“We cry. There’s always tears on our last day at the fair,” said Beckett, whose daughter, Alex, was selling a steer at the auction. “If you’re going to eat meat, you need to understand, this is the way it works.
Madison County Fair - News
Madison had just sold her 299-pound pig for $897, or $3 per pound, at the annual Junior Livestock Auction at the San Diego County Fair. Madison, who is entering fourth grade at Fallbrook's Live Oak Elementary, raised the pig from 70 pounds over the
(Brookfield, NY – July 2011) The Madison County Youth Bureau is again coordinating free activities in the events tent on Saturday July 9 from 10 am to 4 pm at the 172nd Madison County Fair, 1968 Fairgrounds Road in Brookfield. Youth can participate in
(The Huntsville Times/Michael Mercier) HUNTSVILLE, Alabama -- Madison County Circuit Judge Bruce Williams' retirement is effective today, ending a chapter in a legal career that has spanned nearly 37 years. Williams, 62, was appointed as circuit court
Fundraiser for the Preble County fairgrounds. Info: www.preble countyfair.org or (937) 456-3748 • Liberty Festival, Through Monday, Liberty, Ind. Today: 8 am-4 pm activities on the courthouse square; Monday, 8 am-4 pm activities on the square,
However, hidden weapons could be brought into outdoor places where alcohol is served, such as a county fair or Madison's famously beer-soaked Mifflin Street Block Party, unless organizers specifically post signs around every entrance.
Madison County Fair Youth Horse Show
July 8, 2011 at 9 a.m.
Superintendent—Crystal Cowen-315-899-7743 Cldtigger@yahoo.com
NO ENTRY FEES
Current negative Coggins & Rabies Certificate required
Helmets Required
Stalls Available
Beginner Halter—Eng/ West—any age Jr Halter—Eng/ West Sr Halter—Eng/ West Beginner English Pleasure—W/T( any age) Jr English Pleasure—W,T,C—13 and under Sr English Pleasure—W,T,C—14 and over Beginner English Equitation—W/ T Jr English Equitation—W,T,C—13 and over Sr English Equitation—14 & over Beginner English Command—W/ T Jr English Command Sr English Command Beginner X rails—W/T Jr X rails or Straight rails-2’ Sr Hunter O/ F 2.3’ Beginner Equitation O/F X rails Jr Equitation O/F X rails or Straight rails-2’ Sr Equitation O/F Straight rails-2.3’
LUNCH BREAK
Beginner Western Pleasure—W / T Jr Western Pleasure—W,T,C Sr Western Pleasure Beginner Western Horsemanship—W / T Jr Western Horsemanship Sr Western Horsemanship Beginner Western Command—W / T Jr Western Command Sr Western Command Beg-Trail Jr-Trail Sr.-Trail31. Beginner Barrels
32. Jr Barrels
33. Sr Barrels
34. Beginner Can Race
35. Jr Can Race
36. Sr Can Race
37. Beginner Polebending
38. Jr Polebending
39. Sr Polebending
40. Beginner Flag Race
41. Jr Flag Race
42. Sr Flag Race
43. Musical Sacks
MADISON COUNTY FAIR OPEN HORSE SHOW Sunday, July 10, 2011 9AM
Superintendent: Crystal Cowen-315-899-7743 cldtigger@yahoo.com
Current Coggins & Rabies Certificate required. Stalls Available
New York State Law requires ALL Mounted Riders UNDER age 14 MUST Wear ASTM Approved Helmets!
Entry Fees – $6.00 per class Plus Gate Fee
Jr -17 & under, Sr – 18 & over, W/T- any age or green rider/ horse (if warranted will separate)
Jr Halter Eng / West Sr. Halter Eng / West Mini Horse Halter –If warranted will separate Mares, Geldings, Stallion W / T Eng Pleasure Jr Eng Pleasure Sr Eng Pleasure W/T Eng Equitation Jr Eng Equitation Sr Eng Equitation
10. Best Rider Madison County- English
11. W/T X Rails
12. W/T X Rails-Eq
13. Jr OF 2’-2’3
14. Jr.-OF Eq 2’-2’3”
15.
Fair and 86 F at Rexburg-Madison County Airport, ID Winds are Southwest at 9.2 MPH (8 KT). The pressure is 1010.2 mb an
Fair and 83 F at Rexburg-Madison County Airport, ID Winds are Variable at 4.6 MPH (4 KT). The pressure is 1010.2 mb and
Fair and 55 F at Rexburg-Madison County Airport, ID Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1011.7 mb and the humidity is 77%.
Fair and 53 F at Rexburg-Madison County Airport, ID Winds are Calm. The pressure is 1011.3 mb and the humidity is 86%.
Fair and 55 F at Rexburg-Madison County Airport, ID Winds are Northeast at 6.9 MPH (6 KT). The pressure is 1011.1 mb an Madison County Fair - Bookshelf
History of Madison County, Indiana, from 1820 to 1874, giving a general review of principal events, statistical and historical items, derived from official sources
THE MADISON COUNTY FAIR. The first fair held in the county was at Huntsville, about the year 1839. It was as a matter of course but slimly attended. ...Biennial report
... thai the Madison county Society have gone to very considerable expense in fixtures and accommodations, for holding their County and the Division Fair; ...45th Madison County Fair, Huntsville, Ark. Arkansas' only free fair August 13, 14, 15, 16 -1980 "reflections" 1935-1980
Historical sketches and reminiscences of Madison county, Indiana, a detailed history of the early events of the pioneer settlement of the county, and many of the happenings of recent years, as well as a complete history of each township, to which is added numerous incidents of a pleasant nature, in the way of reminiscences, and laughable occurrences
After the passage of this act the grounds were divided into lots and sold, and the Madison County Fair Association became a thing of the past. ...Biennial report of the Auditor of Public Accounts, to the Governor of Illinois
Amounts paid to county fair associations— Concluded. ... Macoupin County Highland, Madison County Fair Assn., Madison County Marion County Agricultural Fair ...Detect Information Directory
Madison County Fairgrounds
Includes schedule and information about the fair and other 4-H events held on the fairgrounds in London.
Madison County Fair
The Madison County Fair was started in 1873 at the First Presbyterian Church on the corner of third and Main. ... It was then decided to hold the fair at Madison, Nebraska. ...
Madison County Fair & Horse Show
Madison County Fair & Horse Show has been showing off Madison County for more than 60 ... Interested in becoming a sponsor for the Madison County Fair? ...
Madison County Fair
Whether it's the food, rides, games, animals, music or thrilling Grandstand events, there is sure to be something for you to love at this years Madison County Fair! ...
Madison County Fair Association
Sponsored by the Madison County Fair Assocation and the Highland V.F.W. ... The Madison County Fairgrounds is home to Highland Speedway! Highland Speedway is ...