Comments on: Hard Work Pays Off Big For North Escambia Youths At Fair’s Steer Auction

By: melanie

melanie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:40:31 +0000

Great Job Justin!

By: melanie

melanie — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:39:53 +0000

I am so proud of Brendan,Devin and Jessica!

By: superduck:)

superduck:) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:32:10 +0000

GO HAILEY!!!!! GO CANES!!!

By: Just curious

Just curious — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:26:25 +0000

Thanks Gator Girl, great information.

and

GO GATORS!!!!!!!

By: Gator Girl

Gator Girl — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:18 +0000

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!

By: Just curious

Just curious — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:52:35 +0000

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?

By: Julie Booth-Moran

Julie Booth-Moran — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:24:33 +0000

Brandon, we are so proud of you! It is a pleasure supporting such dedication and hardwork!

By: observer

observer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:08:09 +0000

Great Job to all of the youth that participated!!!!!!!!!!! It’s great to see them interested in something and doing such a GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!!!!

By: Brendan's friend

Brendan's friend — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:23:14 +0000

alsome job brendan. go eagles!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:08:16 +0000

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.