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Hard Work Pays Off Big For North Escambia Youths At Fair’s Steer Auction
November 1, 2009
Months of hard worked paid off for several North Escambia youths Saturday night as their steers were sold at auction at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
For Brendan Bell, a sixth grade FFA member at Ernest Ward Middle School, the payoff was huge – $7,140 for his grand champion steer. The 11-year old’s black steer won the FFA supreme champion among FFA students at this year’s fair. The 1,190 pound steer was purchased by Kay Campbell of American Concrete Supply in Cantonment.
Trey Flowers won youth champion/supreme champion with his steer, a category for youth that do not belong to an FFA chapter. His steer brought $7,740.
In front of a crowd of about 100 people, the steers were auctioned off by auctioneer Richard Gibbs.
Justin Hall, FFA reserve winner, received $4,500 for his steer. Jessica McMillian, youth reserve winner, received $4,005 for her steer.
Other steers were sold as follows:
- Lynsey Meharg, $8,400
- Haley Lambeth, $4,270
- Devin Bell, $4,095
- Amber Estes, $3,250
- Allison Vidak, $3,230.50
- Jessica Imholte, $3,150
Saturday night’s auction was the 50th at the Pensacola Interstate Fair.
Pictured above: Brendan Bell, Ernest Ward Middle School member Brendan Bell with his grand champion steer at the Pensacola Interstate Fair. Submitted photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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11 Responses to “Hard Work Pays Off Big For North Escambia Youths At Fair’s Steer Auction”
Great Job Justin!
I am so proud of Brendan,Devin and Jessica!
GO HAILEY!!!!! GO CANES!!!
Thanks Gator Girl, great information.
and
GO GATORS!!!!!!!
Feeder cattle do not sell tthis high, but a show cattle auction can bring that much or significantly more depending on the show and area of the country. The steer auction is a fundraiser for the kids. They will use the money raised to put in college funds, buy their show calves to show around the country, or put down payments on a first car. They have worked with their calves since the beginning of the year and many of them have several thousand dollars in expenses, including purchasing the calf, feed, vet bills, equipment, and travel. They have companies or individuals bid on their calves and the money goes to each student. Companies also get the opportunity to use these as charitable contributions. This is a unique opportuntity to learn about agriculture, leadership, responsibility, and the beef industry. The kids did really well and we are really proud of them of all their hard work! If you get the opportunity to meet one of them in the community, please take the chance to tell them great job!
Do beef cattle normally sell for this much money.
A 1,190 pound steer sold for $7,140.00.
That is $6.00 per pound on the hoof!
Is that the normal price or is this a fund raiser of sorts used to benefit the kids?
Brandon, we are so proud of you! It is a pleasure supporting such dedication and hardwork!
Great Job to all of the youth that participated!!!!!!!!!!! It’s great to see them interested in something and doing such a GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!!
alsome job brendan. go eagles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Congratulations! It takes a lot of hard work,dedication and loyalty but the payoff is worth it. FFA was the best thing I could have participated in during school. Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Meharg and I can’t forget Mr. Key.
Congrats to all who participated!!! Way to go Brendan!!