Grand Champion Youth Ham
The Grand Champion Youth Ham was exhibited by Kierstyn Lawson of California. Kierstyn is the daughter of Jason and Stephanie Lawson and is a member of the California FFA Chapter. Her ham sold for $8,250 and was purchased by Greg and Rachel Logsdon, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Youth Bacon
The Grand Champion Youth Bacon was exhibited by Paxton Crane of Centralia. Paxton is the son of Travis and Stacy Crane and is a member of the Hallsville FFA Chapter. His bacon sold for $8,900 and was purchased by Brent Hazelrigg, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Youth Steer Carcass
The Grand Champion Youth Steer Carcass was exhibited by Ryder Yount of Belgrade. Ryder is the son of Greg and Rebecca Yount and is a member of the CCK 4-H Club. His beef carcass sold for $11,400 and was purchased by American Foods Group/America’s Heartland Packing, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Youth Barrow Carcass
The Grand Champion Youth Barrow Carcass was exhibited by Kendall Brewer of Sweet Springs. Kendall is the daughter of Tara and Jared Brewer and is a member of the Sweet Springs FFA Chapter. Her pork carcass sold for $8,100 and was purchased by BTC Bank, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Youth Lamb Carcass
The Grand Champion Youth Lamb Carcass was exhibited by Callen Fosnow of Jamestown. Callen is the son of Daniel and Emily Fosnow and is a member of the Eager Eagles 4-H Club. His lamb carcass sold for $4,400 and was purchased by Walt Group and Sheep Merchandising Council, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Youth Meat Goat Carcass
The Grand Champion Youth Meat Goat Carcass was exhibited by Gavin Conrad of Hume. Gavin is the son of Ryan and Kayla Gander and William Conrad and is a member of the Backroads 4-H Club – Vernon County. His goat carcass sold for $5,975 and was purchased by Missouri Southern Seeds and Zac and Bailey Abell, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Ham
The Reserve Grand Champion Ham was exhibited by Aubrey Embry of Clarksburg. Aubrey is the daughter of Debbie Williams and Kent Embry and is a member of the Tipton FFA Chapter. Her ham sold for $4,725 and was purchased by Fordyce Farms and Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council “Brought to you by Missouri soybean farmers and their check-off,” along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Bacon
The Reserve Grand Champion Bacon was exhibited by Aidon Bolton of Bowling Green. Aidon is the son of Steve Bolton and Amanda Perkins and is a member of the Bowling Green FFA Chapter. His bacon sold for $3,675 and was purchased by the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council “Brought to you by Missouri soybean farmers and their check-off” and Missouri Pork Producers Association, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Youth Steer Carcass
The Reserve Grand Champion Youth Steer Carcass was exhibited by Tyler Wassmann of Boonville. Tyler is the son of Daniel and Melanie Wassmann and is a member of the Boonville FFA Chapter. His beef carcass sold for $5,775 and was purchased by Walnut Hill Farms and BTC Bank, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Carcass
The Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Carcass was exhibited by Harper Wolf of Chillicothe. Harper is the daughter of Neal and Brooke Wolf and is a member of the Livingston County 4-H Club. Her pork carcass sold for $7,025 and was purchased by BTC Bank, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Carcass
The Reserve Grand Champion Lamb Carcass was exhibited by Joshua Bax of Maryville. Joshua is the son of Matt and Sara Bax and is a member of the NE Bluejays 4-H Club. His lamb carcass sold for $6,725 and was purchased by Mizzou Meat Market and Chuck, Christi, Abby, and Ethan Miller, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Carcass
The Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Carcass was exhibited by Geena Curtis of Harrisburg. Geena is the daughter of Brian and Elaine Curtis and is a member of the Hallsville Go Getters 4-H Club. Her goat carcass sold for $3,825 and was purchased by BTC Bank, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Award-Winning Baskets of Missouri Grown Products
Two award-winning baskets of Missouri Grown Products were donated by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Missouri Grown Program and sold in custom wood boxes made by former Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. The proceeds of the Missouri Grown boxes will go to the Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Fund. Box one was purchased by Friends of Missouri Farm Bureau for $2,500 and box two was purchased by Missouri State Fair Commissioners, Missouri Director of Agriculture, and Missouri State Fair Director for $2,500.
Award-Winning Wine Collections
Two award-winning wine collections were donated by the Missouri Department of Agriculture’s Wine and Grape Board and sold in custom wood boxes made by former Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. The proceeds of the wine boxes will go to the Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Fund. The Best of Class Missouri Wine Collection features 14 bottles of award winning wine and was purchased by Missouri State Fair Commissioners, Missouri Director of Agriculture, and Missouri State Fair Director for $1,500. The Governor’s Cup Wine Case with a bottle signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, featuring Adam Puchta 2024 Dry Vignole, was purchased by Grant Co. for $1,100.
Best of Class Cheeses
The Best of Class Cheeses were sold in a custom wood box made by former Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe. The award-winning collection of Missouri State Fair Best of Class Cheeses was purchased by Charlie Rosenkrans for $1,500. The proceeds of the Best of Class Cheese Collection will go to the Youth in Agriculture Scholarship Fund.