A regional 4-H show and sale that was held during the Alameda Fair earlier this month proved to be a well-supported event in the region.
Eighty-six young people from 4-H clubs in Alameda, Carnduff, Carievale and Alida were part of this year’s show. Seventy-five animals were auctioned off, generating an average of $2.80 per pound.
“The sale was very strong and the show was excellent,” said Jason Frey from the Alameda 4-H club.
Lance McMillen from the Carievale club had this year’s grand champion steer; it sold for about $2.80 per pound. The reserve champion steer was owned by Jake Granger. It went for about $3.20 per pound.
The grand champion heifer was owned by Dylan Frey from Alameda, while McMillen also won the award for the reserve champion heifer.
The champion cow-calf pair went to Rocco Perrot from Alameda while the reserve champion cow-calf pair was owned by Reegan Frey of Alameda.
“The quality was definitely up. It was a very strong set of cattle,” said Frey.
Clubs participated in achievement days on June 7, with club members going for awards. The regional show and sale was the following day, with awards being handed out to the best overall animals in the show. The auction followed.
Attendance was great, he said, as the grandstands were filled with family, friends, bidders and other supporters.
“I think everybody went home happy. It was a very successful weekend in my mind,” Frey said.
The young people who were part of the show dedicated a lot of time to ensure their steers were ready.
“There’s a lot of time and effort throughout the year getting the cattle ready for the two-day showing,” said Frey.
They also have a lot of opportunities throughout the year to learn about such issues as raising and managing cattle.
