Youth in Wisconsin’s agriculture industry were the big winners at this year’s Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction. The auction raised an impressive $381,350 for junior livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair.

The annual event, hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation and Wisconsin State Fair officials, continues to celebrate and invest in the future of agriculture.

“Every year, I’m amazed by the generosity of our buyers, sponsors, and supporters,” says Jenny Gehl, President of the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation. “The funds raised through the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction directly benefit Wisconsin State Fair youth livestock exhibitors. It’s incredible to see how this support helps them grow as leaders and future contributors to our ag community.”

In attendance were Governor Tony Evers, Wisconsin State Fair CEO Shari Black, Wisconsin State Fair Park Chairman John Yingling, and Secretary of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Randy Romanski. In true Wisconsin fashion, the evening kicked off with entertainment from the UW-Madison Marching Band and Bucky Badger.

The auction started strong in the Coliseum with auctioneer Ryan Adams facilitating the sale of the Grand Champion Steer exhibited by Josie Lorentz, which sold to Kenosha Beef International for $35,000.

The Grand Champion Barrow (Crossbred) exhibited by Amanda Miklaszewski of Franksville, went for $22,500 to Interstate Parking Company and Statewide Fencing.

Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb (Hampshire) exhibited by Sydney Cherney for $19,000.

The Grand Champion Market Goat (Boer) exhibited by Wyatt Nixon of Delavan went for $14,000 to Molson Coors.

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