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Beef Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Steer - Ryan Smoes
Cutline: Meijer, Inc., purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 18-year-old Ryan Smoes of Hamilton for $15,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Smoes, adorning a new Meijer baseball cap, is pictured far right alongside his award-winning steer. Pictured from left to right are Meijer employees Mike Franceus, director of retail operations; Dave Neitzel, beef buyer; Terry Mitchell, director of meat seafood; Kevin Long, field merchandiser; and Scott Diem, field merchandiser. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Brennen Meert
Cutline: Meijer, Inc., purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 14-year-old Brennen Meert of Plainwell for $4,500 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Meert is pictured far right alongside his award-winning steer. Pictured from left to right are Meijer employees Mike Franceus, director of retail operations; Terry Mitchell, director of meat seafood; Dave Neitzel, beef buyer; Kevin Long, field merchandiser; and Scott Diem, field merchandiser. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

3. Showcase Market Steer - Bradley McNary
Cutline: Harfst Herefords and employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Steer exhibited by 19-year-old Bradley McNary of Brown City for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning steer from left to right are Harfst Hereford owners Jonathan and Jessica Harfst; MFB employees Tim Rogers, Ken Nye, Doug Kammann, John Vander Molen, Bob Boehm; and McNary. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

Dairy Sale

1. Supreme Champion Dairy Showman - Levi Westendorp
Cutline: The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) purchased a block of cheese honoring the Supreme Champion Dairy Showman cow exhibited by 17-year-old Levi Westendorp of Nashville for $3,300 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning cow from left to right are Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, UDIM Chief Executive Officer Nick Bellows, and Westendorp. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

2. Supreme Champion Dairy Cow - Tera Koebel
Cutline: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) purchased a jug of milk honoring the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow exhibited by 18-year-old Tera Koebel of Three Oaks for $4,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning cow from left to right are MMPA President Ken Nobis, MMPA General Manager John Dilland, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, and Koebel. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

3. Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer - Lauren Bush
Cutline: Spartan Insurance Agency, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) teamed up to purchase ice cream honoring the Supreme Champion Heifer exhibited by 18-year-old Lauren Bush of Swartz Creek for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning heifer from left to right are Spartan Insurance Agent Todd Davis; Chuck Courtade, DFA Director of Customer Relations; MFB President Wayne H. Wood; Don Koivisto, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Bush. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

Goat Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Goat - Cailyn Hines
Cutline: Employees of GreenStone Farm Credit Services teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 10-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $2,500 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Hines is pictured center with her award-winning goat. Pictured from left to right are Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and GreenStone employees Jim Nowak, Jack Kelly, Sarina Rincker, Melissa Rogers and Peter Lemmer. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - Ryan Klingaman
Cutline: With money raised through an internal fundraiser, employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 18-year-old Ryan Klingaman of Tekonsha for $1,750 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured left to right are Bob Boehm, MFB Commodity and Marketing Department manager; Klingaman with his award-winning goat; and Ken Nye, MFB horticultural and forestry specialist. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

3. Showcase Market Goat - Frances Angel
Cutline: Meijer, Inc., and Armada Grain teamed up to purchase a Showcase goat exhibited by 11-year-old Frances Angel of Washington for $1,800 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Angel, adorning a new Meijer hat, is pictured center with her award-winning goat. Pictured from left to right are Meijer, Inc., employees Mike Franceus, director of retail operations; Terry Mitchell, director of meat seafood; Dave Neitzel, beef buyer; Kevin Long, field merchandiser; and Scott Diem, field merchandiser. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

4. Showcase Market Goat - Samantha Harwell
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, and Caledonia Farm Services purchased the Showcase Market Goat exhibited by 16-year-old Samantha Harwell of Quincy for $1,850 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning goat from left to right are Michigan State University Federal Credit Union President Patrick McPharlin, GreenStone President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Armstrong, and Harwell. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

Hog Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Hog - Kenton Klingaman
Cutline: Zeeland Farm Services, the Michigan Corn Growers Association and supporters of the Michigan Livestock Expo teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 17-year-old Kenton Klingaman of Tekonsha for $6,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are Klingaman; Dan Bailey, seed business manager for Zeeland Farm Services; Jamie Cook, Corn Growers' ethanol and new use program coordinator; and Theresa Sisung, Corn Growers' communication and program coordinator.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - Brady Littlefield
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union teamed up to purchase the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 10-year-old Brady Littlefield of Burr Oak for $3,500 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are MSU FCU president Patrick McPharlin, Littlefield, and GreenStone president and chief executive officer Dave Armstrong. Far right is Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Hog - Taylor Copes
Cutline: Sepoc Investments, North Central Co-op, Michigan Farm Bureau and the Pig Posse purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Hog exhibited by 16-year-old Taylor Copes of New Lothrop for $2,250 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are MFB employees Ken Nye, Bob Boehm, John Vander Molen; Copes; Copes' brother Trevor Copes; and MFB employee Tom Nugent. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

4. Showcase Market Hog - Erika Butler
Cutline: Showtec Feeds-Steve Swafford, JD Butler Farms, John Walters, Walters Dimmick Petroleum, Modreske Swine Farm and the Pig Posse purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 15-year-old Erika Butler of Homer for $2,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are Steve Swafford of Showtec Feeds, Butler, and Donna Hines representing the Pig Posse. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

Sheep Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Lamb - Nick Burton
Cutline: Kalmbach Feeds purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 14-year-old Nick Burton of Armada for $5,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Burton is pictured center with his award-winning lamb. Left is Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto. Right is Spencer Smith of Kalmbach Feeds. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Garrett Sattler
Cutline: AcMoody Farms of Union City purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Garrett Sattler of Parma for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Sattler is pictured far right with his award-winning lamb. Members of the AcMoody family pictured from left to right are Vern AcMoody, Janice AcMoody, Kelly AcMoody and Brian AcMoody. Not pictured is Letah AcMoody. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Lamb - Kelsey AcMoody
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and Hopkins Farm Services purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Lamb exhibited by 18-year-old Kelsey AcMoody of Union City for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning lamb from left to right are Hopkins Farm Services/Zimmatic Irrigation Owner Ellen Hopkins, GreenStone Farm Credit Services President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Armstrong, and AcMoody. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

4. Showcase Market Lamb - Michael Jennings
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and GreenStone Farm Credit Services Employees purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 15-year-old Michael Jennings of Swartz Creek for $2,700 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Accompanied by family members, Jennings, far right, poses with his award-winning lamb. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

5. Showcase Market Lamb - Brooke Ruggles
Cutline: Wheaton Hampshires, Buchanan Feed Mill, Michigan Farm Bureau, and the Lamb League purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 19-year-old Brooke Ruggles of Three Rivers for $2,750 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning lamb are Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood and Ruggles. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

6. Showcase Market Lamb - Kelsey Sattler
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Jim Byrum and Dennis Muchmore purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 20-year-old Kelsey Sattler of Parma for $1,600 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning lamb from left to right are Muchmore; Dave Armstrong, GreenStone Farm Credit Services President and Chief Executive Officer; and Sattler. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.

7. Showcase Market Lamb - Jake Sloan
Cutline: Accompanied by his parents Jarrin and Pam Sloan, 16-year-old Jake Sloan of Quincy, far right, poses with his Showcase Market Lamb at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Liberty Propane, Family Farm & Home, Showtec Feeds-Steve Swafford, Wheaton Hampshires, Litchfield Grain Co., Clevenger Insurance Agency, Michigan Farm Bureau, Douglas Kammann, David VanderHaagen, Independent Bank of Battle Creek, and Albright Swine Farm purchased the award-winning lamb for $2,300. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.


	Home Schedule Rules Forms Class and Premium Book Sponsors Photos Photos Beef Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Steer - Ryan Smoes Cutline: Meijer, Inc., purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 18-year-old Ryan Smoes of Hamilton for $15,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Smoes, adorning a new Meijer baseball cap, is pictured far right alongside his award-winning steer. Pictured from left to right are Meijer employees Mike Franceus, director of retail operations; Dave Neitzel, beef buyer; Terry Mitchell, director of meat seafood; Kevin Long, field merchandiser; and Scott Diem, field merchandiser. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Brennen Meert Cutline: Meijer, Inc., purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 14-year-old Brennen Meert of Plainwell for $4,500 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Meert is pictured far right alongside his award-winning steer. Pictured from left to right are Meijer employees Mike Franceus, director of retail operations; Terry Mitchell, director of meat seafood; Dave Neitzel, beef buyer; Kevin Long, field merchandiser; and Scott Diem, field merchandiser. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 3. Showcase Market Steer - Bradley McNary Cutline: Harfst Herefords and employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Steer exhibited by 19-year-old Bradley McNary of Brown City for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning steer from left to right are Harfst Hereford owners Jonathan and Jessica Harfst; MFB employees Tim Rogers, Ken Nye, Doug Kammann, John Vander Molen, Bob Boehm; and McNary. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. Dairy Sale 1. Supreme Champion Dairy Showman - Levi Westendorp Cutline: The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) purchased a block of cheese honoring the Supreme Champion Dairy Showman cow exhibited by 17-year-old Levi Westendorp of Nashville for $3,300 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning cow from left to right are Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, UDIM Chief Executive Officer Nick Bellows, and Westendorp. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 2. Supreme Champion Dairy Cow - Tera Koebel Cutline: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) purchased a jug of milk honoring the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow exhibited by 18-year-old Tera Koebel of Three Oaks for $4,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning cow from left to right are MMPA President Ken Nobis, MMPA General Manager John Dilland, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, and Koebel. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 3. Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer - Lauren Bush Cutline: Spartan Insurance Agency, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and the Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB) teamed up to purchase ice cream honoring the Supreme Champion Heifer exhibited by 18-year-old Lauren Bush of Swartz Creek for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning heifer from left to right are Spartan Insurance Agent Todd Davis; Chuck Courtade, DFA Director of Customer Relations; MFB President Wayne H. Wood; Don Koivisto, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture; and Bush. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. Goat Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Goat - Cailyn Hines Cutline: Employees of GreenStone Farm Credit Services teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 10-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $2,500 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Hines is pictured center with her award-winning goat. Pictured from left to right are Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and GreenStone employees Jim Nowak, Jack Kelly, Sarina Rincker, Melissa Rogers and Peter Lemmer. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - Ryan Klingaman Cutline: With money raised through an internal fundraiser, employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 18-year-old Ryan Klingaman of Tekonsha for $1,750 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured left to right are Bob Boehm, MFB Commodity and Marketing Department manager; Klingaman with his award-winning goat; and Ken Nye, MFB horticultural and forestry specialist. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 3. Showcase Market Goat - Frances Angel Cutline: Meijer, Inc., and Armada Grain teamed up to purchase a Showcase goat exhibited by 11-year-old Frances Angel of Washington for $1,800 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Angel, adorning a new Meijer hat, is pictured center with her award-winning goat. Pictured from left to right are Meijer, Inc., employees Mike Franceus, director of retail operations; Terry Mitchell, director of meat seafood; Dave Neitzel, beef buyer; Kevin Long, field merchandiser; and Scott Diem, field merchandiser. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 4. Showcase Market Goat - Samantha Harwell Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, and Caledonia Farm Services purchased the Showcase Market Goat exhibited by 16-year-old Samantha Harwell of Quincy for $1,850 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning goat from left to right are Michigan State University Federal Credit Union President Patrick McPharlin, GreenStone President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Armstrong, and Harwell. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. Hog Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Hog - Kenton Klingaman Cutline: Zeeland Farm Services, the Michigan Corn Growers Association and supporters of the Michigan Livestock Expo teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 17-year-old Kenton Klingaman of Tekonsha for $6,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are Klingaman; Dan Bailey, seed business manager for Zeeland Farm Services; Jamie Cook, Corn Growers' ethanol and new use program coordinator; and Theresa Sisung, Corn Growers' communication and program coordinator. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - Brady Littlefield Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and the Michigan State University Federal Credit Union teamed up to purchase the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 10-year-old Brady Littlefield of Burr Oak for $3,500 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are MSU FCU president Patrick McPharlin, Littlefield, and GreenStone president and chief executive officer Dave Armstrong. Far right is Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Hog - Taylor Copes Cutline: Sepoc Investments, North Central Co-op, Michigan Farm Bureau and the Pig Posse purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Hog exhibited by 16-year-old Taylor Copes of New Lothrop for $2,250 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are MFB employees Ken Nye, Bob Boehm, John Vander Molen; Copes; Copes' brother Trevor Copes; and MFB employee Tom Nugent. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 4. Showcase Market Hog - Erika Butler Cutline: Showtec Feeds-Steve Swafford, JD Butler Farms, John Walters, Walters Dimmick Petroleum, Modreske Swine Farm and the Pig Posse purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 15-year-old Erika Butler of Homer for $2,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning hog from left to right are Steve Swafford of Showtec Feeds, Butler, and Donna Hines representing the Pig Posse. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. Sheep Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Lamb - Nick Burton Cutline: Kalmbach Feeds purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 14-year-old Nick Burton of Armada for $5,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Burton is pictured center with his award-winning lamb. Left is Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto. Right is Spencer Smith of Kalmbach Feeds. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Garrett Sattler Cutline: AcMoody Farms of Union City purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Garrett Sattler of Parma for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Sattler is pictured far right with his award-winning lamb. Members of the AcMoody family pictured from left to right are Vern AcMoody, Janice AcMoody, Kelly AcMoody and Brian AcMoody. Not pictured is Letah AcMoody. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Lamb - Kelsey AcMoody Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and Hopkins Farm Services purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Champion Lamb exhibited by 18-year-old Kelsey AcMoody of Union City for $3,000 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning lamb from left to right are Hopkins Farm Services/Zimmatic Irrigation Owner Ellen Hopkins, GreenStone Farm Credit Services President and Chief Executive Officer Dave Armstrong, and AcMoody. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 4. Showcase Market Lamb - Michael Jennings Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and GreenStone Farm Credit Services Employees purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 15-year-old Michael Jennings of Swartz Creek for $2,700 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Accompanied by family members, Jennings, far right, poses with his award-winning lamb. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 5. Showcase Market Lamb - Brooke Ruggles Cutline: Wheaton Hampshires, Buchanan Feed Mill, Michigan Farm Bureau, and the Lamb League purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 19-year-old Brooke Ruggles of Three Rivers for $2,750 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning lamb are Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood and Ruggles. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 6. Showcase Market Lamb - Kelsey Sattler Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Jim Byrum and Dennis Muchmore purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 20-year-old Kelsey Sattler of Parma for $1,600 at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Pictured with the award-winning lamb from left to right are Muchmore; Dave Armstrong, GreenStone Farm Credit Services President and Chief Executive Officer; and Sattler. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. 7. Showcase Market Lamb - Jake Sloan Cutline: Accompanied by his parents Jarrin and Pam Sloan, 16-year-old Jake Sloan of Quincy, far right, poses with his Showcase Market Lamb at the inaugural Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 21 at the Michigan State University Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education in East Lansing. Liberty Propane, Family Farm & Home, Showtec Feeds-Steve Swafford, Wheaton Hampshires, Litchfield Grain Co., Clevenger Insurance Agency, Michigan Farm Bureau, Douglas Kammann, David VanderHaagen, Independent Bank of Battle Creek, and Albright Swine Farm purchased the award-winning lamb for $2,300. Youth selling animals at the auction typically put their earnings toward current or future college expenses, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund.