Sale of Champions raises funds for scholarships
Little Rock, AR – The annual Sale of Champions livestock option was held Oct. 18 during the 80th Arkansas State Fair. The event, held in Barton Coliseum, raises funds for ag youth scholarships.
GRAND CHAMPION STEER
Exhibited by: Caleb Caldwell, 18, Rose Bud, AR
Winning Bid: $21,000
Winning Bidder: Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION STEER
Exhibited by: Elijah Tillery, 15, Lonsdale, AR
Winning Bid: $13,000
Winning Bidder: Arkansas Cattlemens Association
BRONZE MEDAL STEER
Exhibited by: Kaylee Armstrong, 16, Smackover, AR
Winning Bid: $10,000
Winning Bidders: University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture; North American Midway; Pete Fuhrman; Doug White; Cynthia Bearden, Bearden & Associates; CJRW; Arkansas Cattlemens Association; Bernie Ferguson
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG
Exhibited by: Chloe Mabry, 15, Fayetteville, AR
Winning Bid: $8,500
Winning Bidder: ADM/Steve Cobb Family
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB
Exhibited by: Riley Pearce, 15, Enola, AR
Winning Bid: $6,500
Winning Bidder: Farm Bureau Insurance
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET LAMB
Exhibited by: Addison Harlow, 15, Prairie Grove
Winning Bid: $4,500
Winning Bidder: Blue & Gold Sausage/Blue Ribbon Campaign
GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT
Exhibited by: Brayden Mooney, 13, Clinton, AR
Winning Bid: $6,000
Winning Bidder: Blue Ribbon Campaign
RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION MARKET GOAT
Exhibited by: Anna Sweat, 13, McCaskill, AR
Winning Bid: $4,000
Winning Bidder: Arkansas Department of Workforce
GRAND CHAMPION BROILER
Exhibited by: Wil Exum, 14, Paragould, AR/Greene County 4-H
Winning Bid: $3,500
Winning Bidder: The Poultry Foundation
GRAND CHAMPION MEAT PEN
Exhibited by: Wil Exum, 14, Paragould, AR
Winning Bid: $2,500
Winning Bidder: Front Porch Magazine
GRAND CHAMPION SINGLE FRYER
Exhibited by: Jessica Griffin, 18, Paragould, AR
Winning Bid: $2,600
Winning Bidder: University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service
The Arkansas State Fair continues through Oct. 20 at the State Fairgrounds in Little Rock.