by JD ROSMAN
Published: Tue, March 26, 2019 12:01 AM
The 2019 Oklahoma Youth Expo concluded this past week, and support for the world’s largest junior livestock show has never been stronger.
Not only were entries for OYE up 8.6 percent compared to 2018, bringing total entries to 21,159 head of cattle, pigs, goats and sheep, but special appearances were also made by Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma City pro basketball center, Steven Adams.
“We were thrilled to be able to show off our largest show to date to such influential people here in the state of Oklahoma,” said Kass Newell, Oklahoma Youth Expo show manager. “We are honored to showcase our hard-working ag youth who are the future of our state and the agricultural industry.”
From March 13-22, more than 7,000 exhibitors marched their cattle, pigs, goats and sheep through the show rings, competing for champion honors at this year’s show. Throughout the 10 day show, exhibitors competed for the chance to make the Sale of Champions and for additional scholarships.
This year’s Sale of Champions grossed $1.25 million, all of which goes directly to the exhibitors.
“We are thankful for our generous sponsors who see the continued need to invest in our ag youth,” Newell said. “Each year we are able to award nearly $2 million in prize money and scholarships to our exhibitors.”
“Here at OYE we are proud of each and every one of our exhibitors,” Newell said. “It takes everyone to truly make this ‘The Greatest Show’ and it all starts back at home in the barn.”
The Oklahoma Youth Expo is proud to announce the results of the 2019 Sale of Champions.
Grand Champion Market Steer
Exhibited by Cierra Collins of Tillman County 4-H
Sold for $85,000
Purchased by Livestock Nutrition Center, Bank of Western Oklahoma, McAfee and Taft, Express Ranches, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, American Farmers and Ranchers and BancFirst.
Grand Champion Market Barrow
Exhibited by Madilyn Norvell of Amber-Pocasset 4-H
Sold for $26,000
Purchased by Westgate Marketplace
Grand Champion Market Wether Lamb
Exhibited by Lydia Straka of Yukon FFA
Sold for $15,000
Purchased by the Oklahoma State Fair, CSTK Trailers and the Oklahoma Association of ElectricCooperatives
Grand Champion Market Wether Goat
Exhibited by Addyson Schneberger of Carnegie FFA
Sold for $15,000
Purchased by McDonalds, Diamond Hats and Pfeiffer Farms.
Reserve Champion Market Steer
Exhibited by Sadie Wynne of Newcastle 4-H
Sold for $30,000
Purchased by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, First Liberty Bank, Rock Gate Financial and Robyn Promotions.
Reserve Champion Market Barrow
Exhibited by Ty Goss of Leedey FFA
Sold for $15,000
Purchased by Tom and Rita Gilliam, Bank of Western Oklahoma, Blue and Gold Sausage and the Oklahoma Pork Council.
Reserve Champion Market Wether Lamb
Exhibited by Kailen Urban of Mountain View-Gotebo FFA
Sold for $10,000
Purchased by Boot Barn and Bank of the West.
Reserve Champion Market Wether Goat
Exhibited by Carson Maloney of Hooker FFA
Sold for $10,000
Purchased by Farm Credit Association of Oklahoma, Loving Care Home Health and American Farmers and Ranchers.
Bronze Medallion Market Steer
Exhibited by Timber Mefford of Tillman County 4-H
Sold for $18,000
Purchased by Oklahoma Ag Credit and American Farmers and Ranchers.
Bronze Medallion Market Barrow
Exhibited by Gavin Straka of Yukon 4-H
Sold for $10,000
Purchased by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives.
Bronze Medallion Market Wether Lamb
Exhibited by Shaylie Fletcher of Walters FFA
Sold for $8,000
Purchased by Cusak Meats and the Oklahoma State Fair.
Bronze Medallion Market Wether Goat
Exhibited by Baylor Pearson of Lookeba-Sickles 4-H
Sold for $8,000
Purchased by Pfeiffer Farms, Loving Care Home Health and MidFirst Bank.
https://newsok.com/article/5626846/oklahoma-youth-expo-exhibitors-make-it-the-greatest-show
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