Grand Champion Steer
The Grand Champion Steer was exhibited by Lincoln Berndt of Princeton. Lincoln is the son of Jason and Christy Allen and Kyle Berndt and is a member of the Princeton FFA Chapter. His 1,340-pound crossbred steer sold for $34,000 and was purchased by Edward Jones and Associates, Missouri State Fair Commissioners, Missouri Director of Agriculture, and Missouri State Fair Director, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Barrow
The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Ty Murphy of Houstonia. Ty is the son of Brent and DeEtta Murphy and is a member of the Sweet Springs FFA Chapter. His 279-pound Dark Crossbreed hog was purchased for $32,000 by the Missouri State Fair Concessionaires, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Jillian Vogelsmeier, of Sweet Springs, exhibited the Grand Champion Market Lamb. Jillian is the daughter of Matt and Rachal Vogelsmeier and is a member of the Sweet Springs FFA Chapter. Her lamb weighed 152 pounds and was purchased for $26,500 by Mizzou CAFNR, CAFNR Division of Animal Sciences, Mizzou CAFNR Alumni Association, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Mizzou Block and Bridle, Mizzou Independent Aggies, and Missouri Sheep Producers, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Meat Goat
The Grand Champion Meat Goat was exhibited by Thomas Limbach of Eugene. Thomas is the son of Dennis and Twyla Limbach and is a member of the Eldon FFA Chapter. His Boer goat weighed 87 pounds and was purchased for $21,000 by BTC Bank, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Pen of Chickens
The Grand Champion Pen of Chickens was exhibited by Judd Lawson of Schell City. Judd is the son of Bob and Susan Lawson and is a member of the Osage River 4-H Club. His Cornish cross chickens weighed an average of 7.151 pounds and was purchased by The Poultry Federation and Grant Co. for $4,700, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits
Carissa Stong, of Sheldon, exhibited the Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits. Carissa is the daughter of Dusty and Melissa Stong and is a member of the Nevada FFA Chaper. Her New Zealand rabbits weighed an average of 5.4 pounds and were purchased for $6,300 by Sycamore Creek-Wayne, Anita and Ethan Vanderwert, and Missouri Rabbit Producers, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Samuel Jordan, of Savannah, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Steer. Samuel is the son of Monica and Matt Jordan and is a member of the Savannah FFA Chapter. Samuel’s 1,355-pound Charolais Composite steer was purchased for $38,500 by Wheeler Auction and Real Estate, Wheeler Angus Farms, Global Group, and Walt Group, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
Kade Jackson, of Lathrop, showed the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow. Kade is the son of Zeb and Brandy Jackson and is a member of the Liberty 4-H Club. Kade’s 291-pound Crossbred barrow was purchased for $22,000 by The Climate FieldView Corporation 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 Market Lamb
Elsie Barton, of Mountain Grove, showed the Reserve Champion Market Lamb. Elsie is the daughter of Brandon and Brittany Barton and is a member of the Wright County 4-H Club. Her natural lamb weighed 142 pounds and was purchased for $27,500 by CFM Insurance and Don’s Truck Towing and Truck Wash, Inc., along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat
Alexis Koelling, of Bowling Green, exhibited the Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat. Alexis is the daughter of Brock and Michele Meyer and is a member of the Bowling Green FFA Chapter. Alexis’ crossbred goat weighed 77 pounds and sold for $21,500 to The Climate Fieldview, Mizzou CAFNR, CAFNR Division of Animal Sciences, Mizzou CAFNR Alumni Association, Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, Mizzou Block and Bridle, Mizzou Independent Aggies, and Weaver CDL Training, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Chickens
Brice Randolph, of Pleasant Hill, exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Chickens. Brice is the son of Clifton and Rachael Randolph and is a member of the Hickory Grove 4-H Club. Brice’sCornish cross chickens weighed an average of 6.72 pounds and sold for $3,100 to ADM Animal Nutrition/MoorMan’s ShowTec, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Rabbits
Kaela Britton, of Atlanta, exhibited the Reserve Champion Pen of Rabbits. Kaela is the daughter of Travis and Jodi Britton and is a member of the Randolph County 4-H Club. Kaela’s California rabbits weighed an average of 5 pounds and sold for $4,650 to Representative Doyle Justice, O’Bannon Farms, Guy Black, Mike Deering, Davin Althoff, and Charlie Rosenkrans, along with Youth in Agriculture and hometown supporters.
Limited Edition Sale of Champions Commemorative Belt Buckle
The Limited Edition Sale of Champions Commemorative Belt Buckle was purchased by Boggs Audio for $1,500.