DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2013)(readMedia)
Seven Records Set at 2013 Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions
With a final swing of the gavel, the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) raised $342,600 for the 16 exhibitors of 4-H and FFA Grand and Reserve Champions in the Sale of Champions Saturday, August 17, at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.
Seven champion records were broken during the Sale.
The Reserve Champion 4-H Market Steer sold for a record $31,500, besting the previous mark of $30,000 set in 2010. The Grand Champion FFA Market Hog sold for $41,000, breaking the previous record of $40,000 set in 2007. The Reserve Champion FFA Market Hog set a new record of $27,500, beating the previous record of $26,000 set in 2008. The Grand Champion 4-H and FFA Market Lambs set new records at $20,500 and $16,000, respectively. The previous records were $15,000 set in 2010 and $14,500 set in 2004, respectively. The Grand Champion FFA Market Meat Goat sold for a record-breaking $8,500, besting the 2012 record-breaking price by $1,000. The Grand Champion 4-H Broiler Pen was also a record-breaker at $7,500. The previous record was set in 2012 at $7,000.
Participants in the Sale of Champions were asked to find hometown supporters to set a floor price for bidding. The purchaser in the auction paid the difference between the floor price and the final sale price. Each participant in the Sale takes home a check for 80 percent of the animal's sale price. The IFAA keeps 20 percent to fund the scholarship program and cover Sale expenses. In addition to their sale earnings, the exhibitors of the Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog and Grand Champion FFA Market Lamb earn the use of a new aluminum livestock trailer for one year courtesy of Featherlite, Inc., of Cresco.
When added with the $188,600 of scholarships and performance and carcass awards presented prior to the Sale, the IFAA bestowed $531,200 on young livestock and poultry exhibitors during the day's event. Since the inception of the Sale of Champions in 1988, the IFAA has given out more than $6 million through Sale proceeds and scholarships to deserving youth participating in agricultural-related projects and interested in agricultural-related careers.
"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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Ribbons Awarded in Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing Competition
Contestants battled for top honors in the Iowa State Fair Sheep Shearing contest judged August 10 at the 2013 Iowa State Fair.
Each contestant sheared four sheep in the preliminary round and an additional four in the finals.
Complete results follow:
AMATEUR
Shearing
1) Collin Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Weston Hyllested, Circle Pine, Minn.
3) Raelan Schweinefus, Mitchellville
Best Pen
1) Collin Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Weston Hyllested, Circle Pine, Minn.
3) Raelan Schweinefus, Mitchellville
Fastest Time
1) Weston Hyllested, Circle Pine, Minn.
2) Collin Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
3) Raelan Schweinefus, Mitchellville
JUNIOR
Shearing
1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Quentin Ackerman, Sac City
3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine
Best Pen
1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Quentin Ackerman, Sac City
3) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine
Fastest Time
1) Grant Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Eli Joslyn, Muscatine
3) Quentin Ackerman, Sac City
SENIOR
Shearing
1) Alex Moser, Larchwood
2) Mark Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids
3) Kevin Hickman, Larchwood
4) Bruce Sellers, Chariton
5) Nolan Abel, Royal
6) Steve Kennedy, Morristown, Ind.
7) Matt Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
8) Kyle Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids
9) Doug Rathke, Hutchinson, Minn.
10) Mike Hagens, Mandan, N.D.
11) Anderson Sheep Shearing, Griswold
12) Dan Ackerman, Sac City
13) Brandon Buelt, Elk Horn
14) Justin Schau, Donnellson
15) Lee Buelt, Elk Horn
Best Pen
1) Matt Kennedy, Shirley, Ind.
2) Steve Kennedy, Morristown, Ind.
3) Kevin Hickman, Larchwood
Fastest Time
1) Alex Moser, Larchwood
2) Mark Hoogendoorn, Rock Rapids
3) Nolan Abel, Royal
Iowa Youth Show the Best of the Best in 4-H Showmanship Competition
Showmanship awards were given on Saturday and Sunday to the top 4-H exhibitors of beef, sheep and swine at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. Youth demonstrated their ability to present their livestock in the show ring and answered any questions the judge asked about their animals.
Outstanding exhibitors received purple ribbons, and top individuals were presented with belt buckles. The Showmanship contest is open to all 4-H exhibitors.
Complete results below:
BEEF
Champion 5-6 Grade - Walker McDermott, Wiota
Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade - Grace Greiman, Goodell
Champion 7-8 Grade - Kaleb Miller, Lacona
Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade - Gracie Danner, West Liberty
Champion 9-10 Grade - Kiley Elder, Pella
Reserve Champion 9-10 Grade - Austin Wooster, Charter Oak
Champion 11-12 Grade - Ben Weis, McIntire
Reserve Champion 11-12 Grade - Riley Sieren, Washington
SHEEP
Champion First Year - Karlyn Snider, Rhodes
Reserve Champion First Year - Reagan McIlrath, Laurel
Champion Intermediate - Wyatt Stumpf, Hills
Reserve Champion Intermediate - Mason Burkett, Grand Junction
Champion Senior - Beth Zuber, Marengo
Reserve Champion Senior - Chansea Nelson, Exira
SWINE
Champion 5-6 Grade - Shae Becker, Keota
Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade - Kabe Boysen, Morning Sun
Champion 7-8 Grade - Makenzi Marek, Riverside
Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade - Koby Boysen, Morning Sun
Champion 9-12 Grade - Kale Boysen, Morning Sun
Reserve Champion 9-12 Grade - Aaron Cain, Chariton
"Nothing Compares" to the 2013 Iowa State Fair, August 8-18. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.
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