Two sales to close out the Missouri State Fair raised funds for Youth in Agriculture.
The annual Sale of Champions raised $350,000 through the sale the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion animals. This includes the Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Beau Ann Graves of Chillicothe. Beau Ann is a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. Her 1,370-pound crossbred steer sold for $50,000.
Proceeds from the Sale go to the sale exhibitors and are used to award Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture scholarships.
The inaugural Best of Missouri Sale, sponsored by America’s Heartland Packing, LLC, was a highlight of the Fair. This sale has set the standard for future Best of Missouri Sales raising over $100,000 for Youth In Agriculture. From the local area, the sale included:
The 4-H Reserve Champion Bacon was exhibited by Blaine Owen of Carrollton, a member of the Bosworth Fireballs 4-H Club. His bacon sold for $4,450.
The Grand Champion Youth Goat Carcass was exhibited by Ella Johnson of Chillicothe, a member of the Chillicothe FFA Chapter. Her goat carcass sold for $13,000.
The Sale raised over $100,000 for youth exhibitors and youth in agriculture.
