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2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Beef Sale

Grand Champion Market Steer - Katie Geiman
Cutline: Grand Champion Market Steer - Katie Geiman -Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 14-year-old Katie Geiman of Carleton for $20,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Katie Geiman, pictured fourth from right, poses here with her award-winning steer and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto; Meijer officials Terry Mitchell, Dave Neitzel, Jerry Suter and Doug Foster; her twin sister Kelsey, mother Patricia, and Michigan Shorthorn Lassie Queen Sydney Miller.

Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Steer - Chris Maye
Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Steer - Chris Maye - Chris Maye of Sherwood sold his Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Steer for $4,100 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of Scor'in Rite, Brott's Grocery, Arleen's Accounting, Fillmore Equipment, DeLong Cattle, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Ventura Farms, GGS Genetics, Cattle Club, Dave and Denis Reaume, Katie Geiman, Brad Chapman and AcMoody Farms. Here the 16-year-old poses with his award-winning steer at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing.

Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Steer - Tyler Berens
Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Steer - Tyler Berens - A&B Farms purchased the Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Steer exhibited by 20-year-old Tyler Berens of Hamilton for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Tyler Berens poses here with his award-winning steer and, from left to right, Aimee Geurink and Bob Geurink of A&B Farms and his sister Alyssa.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Felicia Marcath
Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Felicia Marcath - Meijer purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by19-year-old Felicia Marcath of Memphis for $6,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Felicia Marcath poses here with her award-winning steer, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, far left, and Meijer officials, from left to right, Dave Neitzel, Jerry Suter, Terry Mitchell and Doug Foster.

Showcase Market Steer - Austin Osentoski
Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - Austin Osentoski - Austin Osentoski of Cass City sold his Showcase Market Steer for $4,700 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of the Michigan Farm Bureau, Wayne H. Wood, John Vander Molen, David VanderHaagen, Andy Kok, Doug Kammann and Patty Cotter. Here the 17-year-old poses with his award-winning steer at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing.

Showcase Market Steer - Brad Chapman
Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - Brad Chapman - Brad Chapman of South Rockwood sold his Showcase Market Steer to Meijer for $4,200. Here the 13-year-old poses with his award-winning steer at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing.

Showcase Market Steer - David Stutzman
Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - David Stutzman - David Stutzman of Morenci sold his Showcase Market Steer for $4,500 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of the MSU Federal Credit Union, Rural Partners of Michigan, GreenStone Farm Credit Services employees, and Dennis Muchmore. Here the 18-year-old poses with his award-winning steer and family friends, Channon and Tom Rufenacht of Rufenacht Feed at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing.

Showcase Market Steer - Ryan Smoes
Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - Ryan Smoes - Ryan Smoes, 20, of Hamilton markets his award-winning steer in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Teaming up to purchase the beef steer for $4,000 were high bidders Fillmore Equipment of Western Michigan, Hamilton Farm Bureau, Zeeland Farm Services, Pioneer Hybrid Division of DuPont, Roy's Home Center, Ausra Equipment and Truck Services, Inc.

2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Dairy Sale

Supreme Champion Dairy Cow - Tera Koebel
Cutline: Supreme Champion Dairy Cow – Tera Koebel - The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow exhibited by 19-year-old Tera Koebel of Three Oaks for $7,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Tera Koebel, fourth from right, poses here with her award-winning cow and, to her left, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and, to her right, Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador Melissa Erdman, and from MMPA Clay Galarneau and Ken Nobis.

Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer - Parker Hardy
Cutline: Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer - Parker Hardy - Kalmbach Feeds purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer exhibited by 15-year-old Parker Hardy of Tipton for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Parker Hardy, far left, poses here with his award-winning heifer and, from left to right, Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador Melissa Erdman, Spencer Smith of Kalmbach Feeds and Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto.

Supreme Dairy Champion Showperson - Katie Arndt
Cutline: Supreme Dairy Champion Showperson - Katie Arndt - The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) purchased a dairy gift basket honoring Supreme Dairy Champion Showperson 19-year-old Katie Arndt of Ovid for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Katie Arndt poses here with her cow and, from left to right, Mitch Smith of UDIM, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, and Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador Melissa Erdman.

UDIM Dairy Gift Basket
Cutline: UDIM Dairy Gift Basket - The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) donated a dairy gift basket to auction at the Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration," with all the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. The basket sold for $3,700 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of Country Fresh, Dairy Farmers Of America, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Vita Plus, Zeeland Farm Services, Julian Vail, LLC., the Michigan Soybean Association, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, and Michigan Milk Producers Association. Nineteen-year-old Tera Koebel of Three Oaks, center, exhibited the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow in a separate sale, but joins buyers here to show off the goodie basket.

2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Goat Sale

Grand Champion Market Goat - Reanna Sloan
Cutline: Grand Champion Market Goat - Reanna Sloan - GreenStone Farm Credit Services and MSU Federal Credit Union teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 12-year-old Reanna Sloan of Quincy for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Reanna Sloan, pictured second from right, poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, parents Pam and Jarrin Sloan, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services, and Jeff Jackson of the MSU Federal Credit Union.

Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Market Goat - Alison Harwell
Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Market Goat - Alison Harwell - A&B Farms purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Market Goat exhibited by 19-year-old Alison Harwell of Quincy for $1,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Alison Harwell poses here with her award-winning goat and Bob Geurink of A&B Farms.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - Cailyn Hines
Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - Cailyn Hines - The Varnum Law Firm purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat/Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Goat exhibited by 12-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $4,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Cailyn Hines, far right, poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, her sister Payton, and from the Varnum Law Firm Kim Clarke, Christine Clarke, Kristiana Coutu, Kate Clarke and Dean Reisner.

Showcase Market Goat - Payton Hines
Cutline: Showcase Market Goat - Payton Hines - Neogen Corporation purchased the Showcase Market Goat exhibited by 9-year-old Payton Hines of Quincy for $1,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Payton Hines poses here with her award-winning goat; sister Cailyn, far left; and representing Neogen, left to right, Jennifer Rice, Jim Herbert and Keith Creagh.

2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Hog Sale

Grand Champion Market Hog - Ben Littlefield
Cutline: Grand Champion Market Hog - Ben Littlefield - Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Hog/Great Lakes Grand Champion Crossbred Market Hog exhibited by 12-year-old Ben Littlefield of Burr Oak for $15,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ben Littlefield, standing second from right, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, his brother Brady, and from Meijer Dave Neitzel, Jerry Suter, Terry Mitchell and Doug Foster.

Great Lakes Grand Champion Purebred Market Hog - Taylor Copes
Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Champion Purebred Market Hog - Taylor Copes - Taylor Copes, 18, of New Lothrop markets his award-winning hog in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Teaming up to purchase the hog for $4,000 were high bidders the Varnum Law Firm, Kalmbach Feeds, Fraleigh Law Firm, North Central Co-op, United Producers, Inc., and the Pig Posse.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - Matthew AcMoody
Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - Matthew AcMoody - GreenStone Farm Credit Services and The Wieland-Davco Corporation teamed up to purchase the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 14-year-old Matthew AcMoody of Coldwater for $6,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Matthew AcMoody, pictured third from left, poses here with his award-winning hog and, to his left, mother Shelly and Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and, to his right, Kevin Shaw of The Wieland-Davco Corporation, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services, his father Andy, and sister Lydia.

Showcase Market Hog - Bailey Albright
Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Bailey Albright - Gruner Farms and employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies teamed up to purchase the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by Bailey Albright of Coldwater for $3,750 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Bailey Albright poses here with her award-winning hog and representatives of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies staff, from left to right, Tim Rogers, Bob Boehm, Ken Nye, John Vander Molen, and Ernie Birchmeier.

Showcase Market Hog - Kaleb Bickel
Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Kaleb Bickel - The Michigan Soybean Association, Julian Vail, LLC., and Zeeland Farm Services teamed up to purchase the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 11-year-old Kaleb Bickel of Howell for $2,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kaleb Bickel poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, Michelle Robinson and Dan Bailey of Zeeland Farm Services, Gail Frahm of the Michigan Soybean Association, and Larry Julian and Val Vail-Shirey of Julian Vail, LLC.

Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Kennedy
Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Kennedy - Morgan Kennedy, 14, of Perry markets her award-winning hog in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Meijer prevailed as the high bidder and purchased the hog for $2,600.

Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Wildt
Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Wildt - Morgan Wildt, 10, of Homer markets her award-winning hog in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Michigan Farm Bureau prevailed as the high bidder and purchased the hog for $2,600.

2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Sheep Sale

Grand Champion Market Lamb - Ryan Waltke
Cutline: Grand Champion Market Lamb - Ryan Waltke - Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 18-year-old Ryan Waltke of Burr Oak for $12,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ryan Waltke, pictured center, poses here with his award-winning lamb, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, far left, and Meijer officials, from left to right, Dave Neitzel, Doug Foster, Terry Mitchell and Jerry Suter.

Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Lamb - Sarah-Jane Sterrett
Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Lamb - Sarah-Jane Sterrett - Sarah-Jane Sterrett of Jackson sold her Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Lamb to Meijer for $2,000. Here the 11-year-old poses with her award-winning lamb at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Katie Birch
Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Katie Birch - Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, P.C. purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb/Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Lamb exhibited by 14-year-old Katie Birch of Sherwood for $5,250 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Katie Birch, second from right, poses here with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, family friend Kelsey AcMoody, Brian Goodenough and Richard Kraus of Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, and family friend Adam AcMoody.

Showcase Market Lamb - Adam AcMoody
Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Adam AcMoody - Adam AcMoody of Union City sold his Showcase Market Lamb for $3,000 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of Independent Bank, Harwell Trucking, Bruce Caswell for state Senate, Michigan Representative Kenneth Kurtz, United Producers Inc., Showtec ADM, North Central Co-op, Albright Swine Farms and Hopkins Farm Service. Here the 17-year-old poses with his award-winning lamb at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing.

Showcase Market Lamb - Alexandria Schut
Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Alexandria Schut - The Michigan Farm Bureau purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 14-year-old Alexandria Schut of Belding for $2,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here Alexandria Schut poses with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, parents John and Kara Schut, and Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood.

Showcase Market Lamb - Bryant Chapman
Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Bryant Chapman - Employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 16-year-old Bryant Chapman of South Rockwood for $2,400 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Bryant Chapman, far right, poses here with his award-winning lamb and representatives of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies staff, from left to right, Bob Boehm and Sarah Black.

Showcase Market Lamb - Hannah Biniecki
Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Hannah Biniecki - Neogen Corporation purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 19-year-old Hannah Biniecki of Monroe for $2,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Hannah Biniecki, front, poses here with her award-winning lamb and representing Neogen, from left to right, Jim Herbert, Jennifer Rice and Keith Creagh.

Showcase Market Lamb - Logan Bracy
Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Logan Bracy - Hopkins Farm Services and AcMoody Farms purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Logan Bracy of Quincy for $4,250 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Logan Bracy poses here with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Brian and Kelly AcMoody of AcMoody Farms, parents Sherri and Rick Bracy, George Hopkins of Hopkins Farm Services, and Vern and Janice AcMoody of AcMoody Farms.


	Home Schedule Rules Forms Class and Premium Book Sponsors Photos Judging Contest Photos 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Beef Sale Grand Champion Market Steer - Katie Geiman Cutline: Grand Champion Market Steer - Katie Geiman -Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 14-year-old Katie Geiman of Carleton for $20,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Katie Geiman, pictured fourth from right, poses here with her award-winning steer and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto; Meijer officials Terry Mitchell, Dave Neitzel, Jerry Suter and Doug Foster; her twin sister Kelsey, mother Patricia, and Michigan Shorthorn Lassie Queen Sydney Miller. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Steer - Chris Maye Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Steer - Chris Maye - Chris Maye of Sherwood sold his Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Steer for $4,100 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of Scor'in Rite, Brott's Grocery, Arleen's Accounting, Fillmore Equipment, DeLong Cattle, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Ventura Farms, GGS Genetics, Cattle Club, Dave and Denis Reaume, Katie Geiman, Brad Chapman and AcMoody Farms. Here the 16-year-old poses with his award-winning steer at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Steer - Tyler Berens Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Steer - Tyler Berens - A&B Farms purchased the Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Steer exhibited by 20-year-old Tyler Berens of Hamilton for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Tyler Berens poses here with his award-winning steer and, from left to right, Aimee Geurink and Bob Geurink of A&B Farms and his sister Alyssa. Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Felicia Marcath Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer - Felicia Marcath - Meijer purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by19-year-old Felicia Marcath of Memphis for $6,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Felicia Marcath poses here with her award-winning steer, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, far left, and Meijer officials, from left to right, Dave Neitzel, Jerry Suter, Terry Mitchell and Doug Foster. Showcase Market Steer - Austin Osentoski Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - Austin Osentoski - Austin Osentoski of Cass City sold his Showcase Market Steer for $4,700 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of the Michigan Farm Bureau, Wayne H. Wood, John Vander Molen, David VanderHaagen, Andy Kok, Doug Kammann and Patty Cotter. Here the 17-year-old poses with his award-winning steer at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Showcase Market Steer - Brad Chapman Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - Brad Chapman - Brad Chapman of South Rockwood sold his Showcase Market Steer to Meijer for $4,200. Here the 13-year-old poses with his award-winning steer at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Showcase Market Steer - David Stutzman Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - David Stutzman - David Stutzman of Morenci sold his Showcase Market Steer for $4,500 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of the MSU Federal Credit Union, Rural Partners of Michigan, GreenStone Farm Credit Services employees, and Dennis Muchmore. Here the 18-year-old poses with his award-winning steer and family friends, Channon and Tom Rufenacht of Rufenacht Feed at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Showcase Market Steer - Ryan Smoes Cutline: Showcase Market Steer - Ryan Smoes - Ryan Smoes, 20, of Hamilton markets his award-winning steer in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Teaming up to purchase the beef steer for $4,000 were high bidders Fillmore Equipment of Western Michigan, Hamilton Farm Bureau, Zeeland Farm Services, Pioneer Hybrid Division of DuPont, Roy's Home Center, Ausra Equipment and Truck Services, Inc. 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Dairy Sale Supreme Champion Dairy Cow - Tera Koebel Cutline: Supreme Champion Dairy Cow – Tera Koebel - The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow exhibited by 19-year-old Tera Koebel of Three Oaks for $7,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Tera Koebel, fourth from right, poses here with her award-winning cow and, to her left, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and, to her right, Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador Melissa Erdman, and from MMPA Clay Galarneau and Ken Nobis. Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer - Parker Hardy Cutline: Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer - Parker Hardy - Kalmbach Feeds purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer exhibited by 15-year-old Parker Hardy of Tipton for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Parker Hardy, far left, poses here with his award-winning heifer and, from left to right, Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador Melissa Erdman, Spencer Smith of Kalmbach Feeds and Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto. Supreme Dairy Champion Showperson - Katie Arndt Cutline: Supreme Dairy Champion Showperson - Katie Arndt - The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) purchased a dairy gift basket honoring Supreme Dairy Champion Showperson 19-year-old Katie Arndt of Ovid for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Katie Arndt poses here with her cow and, from left to right, Mitch Smith of UDIM, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, and Great Lakes Dairy Ambassador Melissa Erdman. UDIM Dairy Gift Basket Cutline: UDIM Dairy Gift Basket - The United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) donated a dairy gift basket to auction at the Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration," with all the proceeds benefiting the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund. The basket sold for $3,700 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of Country Fresh, Dairy Farmers Of America, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Vita Plus, Zeeland Farm Services, Julian Vail, LLC., the Michigan Soybean Association, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, and Michigan Milk Producers Association. Nineteen-year-old Tera Koebel of Three Oaks, center, exhibited the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow in a separate sale, but joins buyers here to show off the goodie basket. 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Goat Sale Grand Champion Market Goat - Reanna Sloan Cutline: Grand Champion Market Goat - Reanna Sloan - GreenStone Farm Credit Services and MSU Federal Credit Union teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 12-year-old Reanna Sloan of Quincy for $4,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Reanna Sloan, pictured second from right, poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, parents Pam and Jarrin Sloan, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services, and Jeff Jackson of the MSU Federal Credit Union. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Market Goat - Alison Harwell Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Market Goat - Alison Harwell - A&B Farms purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Champion Market Goat exhibited by 19-year-old Alison Harwell of Quincy for $1,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Alison Harwell poses here with her award-winning goat and Bob Geurink of A&B Farms. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - Cailyn Hines Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat - Cailyn Hines - The Varnum Law Firm purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat/Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Goat exhibited by 12-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $4,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Cailyn Hines, far right, poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, her sister Payton, and from the Varnum Law Firm Kim Clarke, Christine Clarke, Kristiana Coutu, Kate Clarke and Dean Reisner. Showcase Market Goat - Payton Hines Cutline: Showcase Market Goat - Payton Hines - Neogen Corporation purchased the Showcase Market Goat exhibited by 9-year-old Payton Hines of Quincy for $1,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Payton Hines poses here with her award-winning goat; sister Cailyn, far left; and representing Neogen, left to right, Jennifer Rice, Jim Herbert and Keith Creagh. 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Hog Sale Grand Champion Market Hog - Ben Littlefield Cutline: Grand Champion Market Hog - Ben Littlefield - Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Hog/Great Lakes Grand Champion Crossbred Market Hog exhibited by 12-year-old Ben Littlefield of Burr Oak for $15,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ben Littlefield, standing second from right, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, his brother Brady, and from Meijer Dave Neitzel, Jerry Suter, Terry Mitchell and Doug Foster. Great Lakes Grand Champion Purebred Market Hog - Taylor Copes Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Champion Purebred Market Hog - Taylor Copes - Taylor Copes, 18, of New Lothrop markets his award-winning hog in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Teaming up to purchase the hog for $4,000 were high bidders the Varnum Law Firm, Kalmbach Feeds, Fraleigh Law Firm, North Central Co-op, United Producers, Inc., and the Pig Posse. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - Matthew AcMoody Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog - Matthew AcMoody - GreenStone Farm Credit Services and The Wieland-Davco Corporation teamed up to purchase the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 14-year-old Matthew AcMoody of Coldwater for $6,500 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Matthew AcMoody, pictured third from left, poses here with his award-winning hog and, to his left, mother Shelly and Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto and, to his right, Kevin Shaw of The Wieland-Davco Corporation, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services, his father Andy, and sister Lydia. Showcase Market Hog - Bailey Albright Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Bailey Albright - Gruner Farms and employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies teamed up to purchase the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by Bailey Albright of Coldwater for $3,750 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Bailey Albright poses here with her award-winning hog and representatives of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies staff, from left to right, Tim Rogers, Bob Boehm, Ken Nye, John Vander Molen, and Ernie Birchmeier. Showcase Market Hog - Kaleb Bickel Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Kaleb Bickel - The Michigan Soybean Association, Julian Vail, LLC., and Zeeland Farm Services teamed up to purchase the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 11-year-old Kaleb Bickel of Howell for $2,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kaleb Bickel poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, Michelle Robinson and Dan Bailey of Zeeland Farm Services, Gail Frahm of the Michigan Soybean Association, and Larry Julian and Val Vail-Shirey of Julian Vail, LLC. Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Kennedy Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Kennedy - Morgan Kennedy, 14, of Perry markets her award-winning hog in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Meijer prevailed as the high bidder and purchased the hog for $2,600. Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Wildt Cutline: Showcase Market Hog - Morgan Wildt - Morgan Wildt, 10, of Homer markets her award-winning hog in the show ring at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Michigan Farm Bureau prevailed as the high bidder and purchased the hog for $2,600. 2010 Michigan Livestock Expo - Sheep Sale Grand Champion Market Lamb - Ryan Waltke Cutline: Grand Champion Market Lamb - Ryan Waltke - Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 18-year-old Ryan Waltke of Burr Oak for $12,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ryan Waltke, pictured center, poses here with his award-winning lamb, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, far left, and Meijer officials, from left to right, Dave Neitzel, Doug Foster, Terry Mitchell and Jerry Suter. Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Lamb - Sarah-Jane Sterrett Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Lamb - Sarah-Jane Sterrett - Sarah-Jane Sterrett of Jackson sold her Great Lakes Grand Purebred Market Lamb to Meijer for $2,000. Here the 11-year-old poses with her award-winning lamb at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Katie Birch Cutline: Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb - Katie Birch - Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, P.C. purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb/Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Lamb exhibited by 14-year-old Katie Birch of Sherwood for $5,250 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Katie Birch, second from right, poses here with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture Director Don Koivisto, family friend Kelsey AcMoody, Brian Goodenough and Richard Kraus of Foster, Swift, Collins and Smith, and family friend Adam AcMoody. Showcase Market Lamb - Adam AcMoody Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Adam AcMoody - Adam AcMoody of Union City sold his Showcase Market Lamb for $3,000 to a collaborative group of buyers made up of Independent Bank, Harwell Trucking, Bruce Caswell for state Senate, Michigan Representative Kenneth Kurtz, United Producers Inc., Showtec ADM, North Central Co-op, Albright Swine Farms and Hopkins Farm Service. Here the 17-year-old poses with his award-winning lamb at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Showcase Market Lamb - Alexandria Schut Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Alexandria Schut - The Michigan Farm Bureau purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 14-year-old Alexandria Schut of Belding for $2,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here Alexandria Schut poses with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, parents John and Kara Schut, and Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood. Showcase Market Lamb - Bryant Chapman Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Bryant Chapman - Employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 16-year-old Bryant Chapman of South Rockwood for $2,400 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Bryant Chapman, far right, poses here with his award-winning lamb and representatives of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies staff, from left to right, Bob Boehm and Sarah Black. Showcase Market Lamb - Hannah Biniecki Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Hannah Biniecki - Neogen Corporation purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 19-year-old Hannah Biniecki of Monroe for $2,000 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Hannah Biniecki, front, poses here with her award-winning lamb and representing Neogen, from left to right, Jim Herbert, Jennifer Rice and Keith Creagh. Showcase Market Lamb - Logan Bracy Cutline: Showcase Market Lamb - Logan Bracy - Hopkins Farm Services and AcMoody Farms purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Logan Bracy of Quincy for $4,250 at the second annual Michigan Livestock Expo "Sale-abration" auction, held July 20 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Logan Bracy poses here with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Brian and Kelly AcMoody of AcMoody Farms, parents Sherri and Rick Bracy, George Hopkins of Hopkins Farm Services, and Vern and Janice AcMoody of AcMoody Farms.