YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE

Watch the video to see how Young people involved in Youth in Agriculture learn
valuable lessons in leadership, economics and the tried-and-true ethics of hard
work and perseverance.

Youth in Agriculture highlights the important contributions that youth and farm families make to Missouri. Young people involved in Youth in Agriculture learn valuable lessons in leadership, economics and the tried-and-true ethics of hard work and perseverance.

SALE OF CHAMPIONS

Saturday, Aug 17, 2013
1:30 p.m. in the Lowell Mohler Assembly Hall

The Sale of Champions, one of the biggest agricultural events at the Missouri State Fair, is a special auction featuring the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Steers, Barrows, Lambs, Meat Goats, Pens of Chickens and Pens of Rabbits from 4-H and FFA Livestock Shows.

Thirty percent of each animal’s auction price goes to the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Fund, which awards scholarships to Missouri youth studying agriculture curriculums at a Missouri college or university. 436 scholarships have been awarded since 1992, totaling over $361,000.

2012 SALE OF CHAMPION RESULTS

• Grand Champion Steer, exhibited by Laurin Dilly of Deerfield, was purchased by Edward Jones and Associates and Pattison Family Foundation, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $21,000
• Reserve Grand Champion Steer, exhibited by Shelby Lane of St. Catharine, was purchased by Edward Jones and Associates and the MU Independent Aggies, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $19,500
• Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by Troy Sloan of Cameron, was purchased by BTC Bank-Bethany and the Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $19,000
• Reserve Grand Champion Barrow, exhibited by Amy McAlexander of Archie, was purchased by Elite Swine Program, Inc., the Monsanto Company and Wheeler Auctions and Real Estate, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $14,500
• Grand Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Troy Sloan of Cameron, was purchased by Missouri State Fair Concessionaires and Commercial Exhibitors and Lewis Hybrids, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $14,000
• Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Troy Sloan of Cameron, was purchased by Pioneer Hi-Bred and the Missouri Sheep Producers, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $10,500
• Grand Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits, exhibited by Brayde Adam of Lathrop, was purchased by MU Sigma Alpha Sorority and American Family Insurance, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $2,200
• Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Meat Rabbits, exhibited by Kelby Moore of Wellsville, was purchased by Missouri State Rabbit Producers and Gunther Salt Company-St. Louis, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $3,100
• Grand Champion Meat Goat, exhibited by Sara Gillum of Unionville, was purchased by AT&T and the Missouri Meat Goat Producers Association, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $5,500
• Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat, exhibited by Gage Porter of Mercer, was purchased by BTC Bank-Bethany and the Wayne Stowers Consortium, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $5,200
• Grand Champion Pen of Chickens, exhibited by Codi Coats of Braymer, was purchased by the Monsanto Company and Heimer & Associates, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $2,200
• Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Chickens, exhibited by Andrew Littlefield of Diamond, was purchased by SOMO Farm and Ranch-Springfield, and RIBUS, Inc.-St. Louis, along with YIA and hometown supporters for $1,500
• Limited Edition State Fair Commemorative Belt Buckle was purchased by Brian Boggs, Boggs Audio-Waverly, IL, for $1,700

2012 YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

$2,500 SUPREME SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics
Chase Montgomery Thummel, Sheridan

THE FOLLOWING RECEIVED $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS
Britney Adam, of Lathrop
Haley Alden, of Hamilton
Nathaniel Beach, of Pilot Grove
Jonathan D. Bellis, of Aurora, sponsored by Missouri State Fair Foundation
Leslie Birkenholz, of Hopkins
Matthew “David” Boatright, of Sedalia
Courtney Jo Brown, of Chillicothe
Tessa Chambers, of Fayette
Cale Comstock, of Deerfield
Jacob Coon, of Bethel
Brittany Eagleburger, of Buffalo
Britton Francis, of Paris
R. Garren Gibson, of Ridgeway
Maggie Glidewell, of Lathrop
Perry Evan Gorrell, of Cole Camp
Jordann Noelle Gregory, of Houstonia
Courtney Hall, of Creighton
Cody G. Hasekamp, of Madison, sponsored by Missouri State Fair Foundation
Christopher P. Kahlenbeck, of Union, sponsored by Missouri State Fair Foundation
Tyler Lane, of Saint Catharine
Cyrsten Lollar, of Chillicothe
Miriam Martin, of Bucklin, sponsored by Missouri State Fair Foundation
Jade Morgan, of Lamar
Ryan Nelson, of Vandalia
Timothy Lee Niemeier, of Marceline
Carlee Phipps, of Lamar
Austin Lee Reedy, of Windsor
Layne Robinson, of Wellsville, sponsored by Missouri State Fair Foundation
Britney Shields, of LaRussell
Kendra Dawn Stinson, of Prairie Home
Kristen Toedebusch, of Warrenton
Grant Henry Voelker, of Perryville, sponsored by Missouri State Fair Foundation
Taylor Washburn, of Eagleville
McKenna Wilmes, of Silex
Kelly Wilsdorf, of Columbia
Harley Wooldridge, of Carrollton

2012 Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture Sponsors

2012 PLATINUM Sponsors ($2,000 and up)

AT&T-Boggs Audio, Waverly, IL-BTC Bank-Bethany, MO-Edward Jones & Associates (Roger Bennett, Trenton; Matt Peiter, Boonville; Lance Reynolds, Boonville; Matt Kueny, Boonville; John Skinner; Blue Springs; Kevin Brown, Bowling Green; Lon Luckert, Brookfield; Carl Simpson, Butler; Mark Harrison, Chillicothe; Jim Bonderer, Chillicothe; Dennis Sieger, Clinton; Ann Echelmeier, Columbia; J. R. Lawless, Columbia; Joe Eddy, Columbia; Bill Fretwell, Columbia; Brian Yarbrough, Excelsior Springs; David Reid, Higginsville; Cliff Jones, Independence; Doug Hammer, Independence; Mark Kliethermes, Independence; Adam Kliethermes, Independence; Patrick Goodnight, Joplin; Bill Hudson, Kansas City; Paul Kissick, Kirksville; Cole D. Merrill, Macon; Diane Dudenhoeffer, Marshall; Ryan Beumer, Marshall; David Clapp, Mexico; Shane Adrian, Moberly; Mark Saunders, Monroe City; Tom Hissink, Nevada; Bill Phillips, Ozark; Travis Bartlett, Peculiar; Joe Fluty, Sedalia; Virgil McDonald, Sedalia; Michael Bode, Shelbina; Mark Matthews, St. Joseph; Rich Lawson, Warrensburg; Alan Kimbel, Warrenton; George Morse, Harrisonville)-FCS Financial-Jerry Litton Family Memorial Foundation-Lewis Hybrids (Scott Lewis, Ursa, IL; A & W Dealership, Odessa; Darrell Aldrich Dealership, Excelsior Springs; B&J Scott Enterprise, Appleton City; Brooke Seed Services, LLC, Braymer; Bruce Buck, Rothville; Paul Burkemper, Old Monroe; Central Elevator, Inc., Silex; David Copeland Dealership, Miami; Davis Creek Stock Farm Dealership, Higginsville; Donald Finkeldei, Corder; Gastler Seeds, Martinsburg; Hans Hill Top Farms, Inc., Jonesburg; Ronald Hoffman, Lexington; Humphrey Feed & Seed, Monticello; JBM Agronomics Dealership, Marshall; KMT Services, LLC, Adrian; Charlie Riechers, Rush Hill; Saunders Farms, LLC, Shelbina; Scott Boschert Dealership, Wentzville; Dick Shively, Shelbyville)-MFA Incorporated Charitable Foundation-Missouri Department of Agriculture “Friends of Agriculture” Golf Tournament-Missouri State Fair Concessionaires & Commercial Exhibitors (Allen Dennis Concessions, Inc.; BK’s; Brick Front Grill; Budweiser Stage/Mark’s Brothers; Chuck & Dee’s; Creamy Rich; Exclusive Home Products; Good Time Charlie’s; Jackson’s Smokehouse, LLC; Kim-Laine Fun Foods, LLC; The Last Glue; M & M Concessions; McKinney Food Services; Tim McKinney Food Service; Mid-America Ice; Mid-MO Feed/Livestock Grooming Supplies; My Pillow; N D P Enterprise; Shallow Concessions; Signs by L & J; Subway; Versa Products; W C Foods; Webster Enterprises; Westmoreland Concessions)-Missouri State Fair Foundation-Monsanto Company-MU Independent Aggies-Pattison Family Foundation-Dr. C. Phillip & Mary Jane Pattison-Pioneer Hi-Bred-Wayne Stowers Consortium (Ameristar Casino/Hotel, Kansas City; Cosentino’s Price Chopper-Derek Gall; Drive Now Auto Credit-Mike Schneider; Drury Hotels-Chuck Drury; Gary Crossley Ford-Gary Montoya; Heartland Chevrolet-Chris Igoe; Dr. Jeffery Jorgensen, Ellis Fischel Hospital; Pattison Family Foundation- Dr. C. Phillip & Mary Jane Pattison; State Farm Insurance-Dennis Cordray)-Sydenstricker John Deere of Missouri/Sydenstricker Angus Genetics-Team Sloan Livestock

2012 PLATINUM Hometown Supporters

Honor Show Chow
Team Sloan Livestock

2012 GOLD Sponsors ($1,000-$1,999)

ADM Alliance Nutrition/MoorMan’s ShowTec-American Family Insurance-Elite Swine Program, Inc.-Heimer & Associates-Kitchen Craft-Missouri Beef Industry Council-Missouri Cattlemen’s Association-Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture-Missouri Meat Goat Producers Association (Jerry Brown, Inc.; Lloyd & Linda Guilford; Lobo Farms-Bob & Louise Reasoner; North MO, Southwest & West Central MO Meat Goat Producers)-Missouri Pork Association-Missouri Soybean Programs-Missouri State Rabbit Producers Association-MU Block & Bridle Club-MU Sigma Alpha Sorority-RIBUS, Inc.-St. Louis Agribusiness Club-WEB & Sons, Inc.-Wheeler Auctions & Real Estate

2012 GOLD Hometown Supporters

Cameron Cooperative

2012 SILVER Sponsors ($500-$999)

Matt, Jennifer, David & Hannah Boatright-Circle A Ranch-Foxx Equipment Company-Glengrove Farms-HSP Marketing-Isle of Capri Casino/Hotel-John Riffle Angus Farms-Kent Nutrition Group, Inc.-Alan & Sue King-Live Auctions TV-Mead Livestock Services-Mid-America Biofuels-Missouri Angus Association-Missouri Sheep Producers-Osborn & Barr Communications-POET Bio-Refinery (Macon)-SOMO Farm & Ranch-Starline Brass-Kent & Sharon Topliff-Wilson Trailer Sales of MO

2012 SILVER Hometown Supporters

Ag-Land, Inc./AgriServices of Brunswick-Big H Ranch (Shannon & Angela Holohan)-DeKalb/Asgrow, Tom’s Agspray- Farmer’s Bank, Unionville-Fowler Elevator, Inc.-Georgia Poultry-Green City Livestock Market- Kingsville Livestock Auction-Missouri State Rabbit Producers-Murphy/Brown of Missouri, LLC-New Cambria Livestock Market-Dr. Steve Patterson (Boarmax Boarstud & “Passion for Pigs” Seminars)-Putnam County State Bank, Unionville-Sloan/Page Show Goats

2012 BRONZE Sponsors ($100-$499)

Ag Management Systems, Inc.-American Angus Hall of Fame-Association of MO Electric Cooperatives-Kent & Linda Blades-Bob Vandiver Cattle Company-Leon & Pam Busdieker-Cargill Turkey Production LLC-Central MO AgriService-Chillicothe FFA Alumni-Chillicothe FFA Chapter-Clayton Agri-Marketing-Collins Enterprises-Corbin Steel-DeHaan Livestock-Don’s Truck Towing-Ben & Darla Eggers-Exchange Bank of Missouri,Slater-First Bankers Trust Services-Quincy, IL-First Community Bank,Lee’s Summit-Gasconade County Fair Association-Gateway Golf Cars-Green’s Welding & Sales-Gunther Salt Company-Clay & Dana Haynes-Scott & Jeana Heidtbrink-Heiman Herefords-Bob & Pam Idel-John Rector Motors-Key Hydraulics & Truck Equipment-Kingsville Livestock Auction-M&M Concessions/Truck’s Place-Dr. W. Jack Magruder-Julie Mattson-Merchants & Farmers Bank,Salisbury-MFA Cooperative Assn. #130-Rhineland-Midwest Dairy Association-Miller Cattle Company-Missouri Beef Cattleman, Inc.-Missouri Farmer Today/Iowa Farmer Today- Missouri Mulch-Missouri Sheep Merchandising Council-Missouri Wine & Grape Board-Mizzou Meat Market-Lowell & JoAnn Mohler-Murphy Cattle Company-NOVUS International-Osage Catfisheries, Inc.-Senator David Pearce-Pearl’s Pics (Pearl Walthall)-Pepsi of Sedalia/Pepsico-POET Bio-Refinery (Laddonia)-Jim & Eloise Riley-Kevin C. Roberts-Robnett Crop Insurance-Rugen’s Rabbits-Ron Scheiderer-Show-Me Shortline Co., LLC-Cody Sloan-Bud & Kim Summers-Dr. Helen Swartz-Vehige Enterprises, Inc./ADM Alliance Nutrition-W. B. Young Company-Warrensburg Chrysler-Warrensburg Ford-Dale & Virginia Watson-Mel & Debbie Willard-Williams Land & Cattle Co.-Ron & Sandra Wolf-Mark & Julie Wolfe-Wood River Cattle Company-Dr. Taylor & Barbara Woods-Wayne, Karen & Shannon Yokley-Zeitlow Distributing Co

2012 BRONZE Hometown Supporters

4B Livestock-Abele Cattle Company-Adrian Bank-Myron Alexander Family-Allstate Consultants (Cary & Chad Sayre)-Arvest Bank, Neosho-Barker Implement-Steve & Tammy Bartholomew-Brinkley Angus Ranch-Brockmere Angus Farms-Brookfield FFA Alumni Assn./Aggies Booster Club-Brookfield Tire & Supply-Brookfield Veterinary Clinic-BTC Bank, Gallatin-Cain Super Sires-Caldwell County Mutual Insurance Co.-Central East Missouri Rabbit Breeders-Scotty Clawson & Family-Cloud’s Meat, Inc.-Community Bank & Trust, Neosho-Community First Bank, Butler-Cubbage Feed-Curtis Show Pigs-Jeff & Michelle Dalbey-Earley Tractor-Evelyn Ewalt-Farmers Elevator & Supply-FCS Financial, Cameron-FCS Financial, Harrisonville-FCS Financial, Macon-First Community Bank, Neosho-First National Bank, Nevada-Tracy Goretska Show Steers-Congressman Sam Graves-Green Hills Pharmacy-Jack & Debbie Green-Green Springs Bull Test-Hagan’s Auto Body, LLC-Harreld Farms-Harris Insurance Agency, Inc.-Hayes Club Lambs-Heimer & Associates, Inc.-Herbster Angus-State Representative Jay Houghton-HyVee of Unionville-Jenkins Limousin Cattle-Jerry Lehmann-Joe Machens-K & A Trailer Equipment Sales, LLC-KC Gunite, Inc.-Kempker Greens Mix Blending, Inc.-Sherron Lane-Linn County Farm Bureau-Lolli Bros. Livestock Market, Inc.-Lon Luckert-Lucariello Family Farm-Greg & Janice Martin-Mawson Feed & Seed-Memory Lane Photography-MFA Agri Services of Brookfield-MFA of Hamilton-Midwest Fertilizer, Inc.-Minear Appraisal Service-Moore Rabbitry-Nevada Concrete, Inc.-Nodaway Valley Bank, Maryville-Orrick Farm Service-Pioneer Hi-Bred-Pioneer Seed (David Thomas)-Pioneer Seed (Randy Rouse)-Porter Farms-Princeton FFA Alumni-Putnam County R-1 FFA-Reger Farms-Brett Sayre-Dean Sayre-Dave Spence for Governor-Tallman Custom Cabinets-Tebbenkamp Show Cattle-TES Tire/T & S Tire-Larry & Connie Thompson-Sharon Thomson-Thurman Funeral Home-Trout, Beeman & Co., P.C.-UMB Bank, Brookfield-US Bank, Joplin-Vernon County Youth Fair-Ward Brothers/Ward Livestock-Wellsville Fire Department-Williams Shorthorns

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