Livestock - Auction

Support the Future of Clay County’s 4-H & FFA Youth at The 2008 Clay County Agricultural Fair

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Featuring The Clay County 4-H/FFA Youth Livestock Auction

Clay County Agricultural Fair 2008 4-H/FFA Youth “Steer and Swine Auction”

The 2008 Clay County Agricultural Fair’s Steer and Swine auction is the end result of the 4-H and FFA Youth Member’s year-long projects. It is an educational experience, as well as a business venture. The members get the opportunity to have a “hands-on” experience while learning all about the beef and pork markets. They discover what agriculture production is all about and the kind of responsibility necessary to survive in it.

The members have selected, fed, and groomed their steers and hogs for competition and marketing. At this market, everyone hopes to receive better prices than the current market prices. Having community support at the auction makes it possible for the young people to receive recognition and the motivation to earn and save college funds or to buy more animals and possibly start their own herd. Many youth go through this program and come out as great leaders, educators, and responsible adults.

Choices when Buying
1. Purchase an animal, keep the meat for your own use or divide the meat among your friends or employees.

2. Purchase an animal, if you choose not to keep the meat. Assign the animal for resale and you pay only the difference between your bid and the resale price.

3. Purchase an animal, in cooperation with another buyer and split the cost and the meat.

4. Purchase an animal, and donate the meat to the charity of your choice. (Cutting and wrapping costs are some times handled by the charity).

Resale prices vary depending on current market prices. The resale price will be announced prior to the start of the sale.

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