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2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Beef Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Beef-Kenton Klingaman
Cutline: Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 19-year-old Kenton Klingaman of Tekonsha for $20,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kenton Klingaman, pictured far right, poses here with his award-winning steer and, from left to right, Meijer official Dave Netzel, Governor Rick Snyder, and Meijer officials Terry Mitchell, Dan Bruinsma, Reese Roberts and Matt Walker.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef-Alan Leslie
Cutline: Binson’s Hospital Supplies purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by16-year-old Alan Leslie of Decker for $7,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Alan Leslie, far right, poses here with his award-winning steer and, from left to right, friend Justin Ferguson and Binson’s representatives Jim Willhite, Matt Calderwood, Brendan Binson, Jim Binson and Brother Jerry Smith.

3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Beef-Taylor Harrison
Cutline: Michigan Farm Bureau and Boerson Farms Grain purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Beef steer exhibited by 20-year-old Taylor Harrison of Coldwater for $5,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Taylor Harrison poses here with her award-winning steer and, from left to right, Michigan Farm Bureau representatives Andy Kok and John Vander Molen, friend Sarah Kennedy and Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood.

4. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Beef-Brennen Meert
Cutline: Brennen Meert, 16, of Plainwell sold his Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Beef steer for $6,500 to Binson’s Hospital Supplies and Meert Farms at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Brennen Meert, far right, poses here with his award-winning steer and from Binson’s, pictured left to right, Brendan Binson, Brother Jerry Smith and Jim Binson.

5. Showcase Market Beef-Logan Bracy
Cutline: Pioneer Seed, North Central Co-op and The Andersons Grain Division purchased the Showcase Market Beef steer exhibited by 18-year-old Logan Bracy of Quincy for $4,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, Bracy poses with his award-winning steer and parents Sherri and Rick Bracy.

6. Showcase Market Beef-Spencer Fisher
Cutline: Preview Properties and employees of GreenStone Farm Credit Services purchased the Showcase Market Beef steer exhibited by Spencer Fisher of Blissfield for $3,450 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 11-year-old, far right, poses with his award-winning steer and from GreenStone Farm Credit Services, pictured left to right, Mike Kennedy, Melissa Rogers and Pete Lemmer.

7. Showcase Market Beef-Casey Kamps
Cutline: Casey Kamps of Hamilton sold his Showcase Market Beef steer for $3,800 to Binson’s Hospital Supplies and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 21-year-old, far right, poses with his award-winning steer and from Binson’s, pictured left to right, Brother Jerry Smith, Jim Binson and Brendan Binson.

8. Showcase Market Beef-Ben Ross
Cutline: Ben Ross of Lawrence sold his Showcase Market Beef steer for $4,250 to Northstar Grain at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 17-year-old poses with his award-winning steer.

2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Goat Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Goat-Kelsey AcMoody
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and MSU Federal Credit Union teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 20-year-old Kelsey AcMoody of Union City for $6,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kelsey AcMoody poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh, brother Adam AcMoody, Patrick McPharlin of the MSU Federal Credit Union, Governor Rick Snyder, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services and Jeffrey Johnson of the MSU Federal Credit Union.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat-Cailyn Hines
Cutline: Meijer purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat/Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Goat exhibited by 13-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $2,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Cailyn Hines poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Meijer officials Dan Bruinsma, Reese Roberts and Matt Walker, and sister Payton Hines.

3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Goat-Payton Hines
Cutline: Neogen Corporation purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Goat exhibited by 10-year-old Payton Hines of Quincy for $1,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Payton Hines poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, sister Cailyn Hines, Dr. Jennifer Rice of Neogen accompanied by husband Dr. Gallo, Jim Herbert of Neogen, and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh.

4. Showcase Market Goat-Alexandria Schut
Cutline: Alexandria Schut of Belding sold her Showcase Market Goat for $1,300 to Wayne H. Wood, Pat Albright, John Vander Molen, Dave Vanderhaagen, Doug Kammann, Andy Kok, Jim Robinson and state Rep. Ed McBroom at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 15-year-old poses with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, John Vander Molen, Andy Kok, Wayne H. Wood and Pat Albright.

2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Hog Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Hog-Lauren Wildt
Cutline: Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 16-year-old Lauren Wildt of Homer for $15,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Lauren Wildt, standing fourth from left, poses here with her award-winning hog and, from left to right, Meijer officials Dave Netzel, Dan Bruinsma and Reese Roberts; her sister Morgan Wildt; Governor Rick Snyder; and Meijer officials Matt Walker and Terry Mitchell.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog-Morgan Kennedy
Cutline: Foster Swift Collins and Smith PC purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 15-year-old Morgan Kennedy of Perry for $5,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Morgan Kennedy poses here with her award-winning hog and, from Foster, Swift Collins and Smith PC, Brian Goodenough and Liza Moore.

3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Hog-Cailyn Hines
Cutline: The Varnum Law Firm and employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies teamed up to purchase the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Hog exhibited by 13-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $2,800 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Cailyn Hines, second from left, poses here with her award-winning hog and, from left to right, Bob Boehm and Tom Nugent of Michigan Farm Bureau and Dean Reisner of the Varnum Law Firm.

4. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Hog-Kenton Klingaman
Cutline: Meijer purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Hog exhibited by Kenton Klingaman of Tekonsha for $2,700 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 19-year-old poses with his award-winning hog.

5. Showcase Market Hog-Matt AcMoody
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, MSU Federal Credit Union and The Andersons Grain Division purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 15-year old Matt AcMoody of Coldwatear for $3,800 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Matt AcMoody, center, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, MSU Federal Credit Union representatives Jeffrey Jackson and Patrick McPharlin.

6. Showcase Market Hog-Nathan Joostberns
Cutline: The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB), Fraleigh Law Firm, Wayne H. Wood, Pat Albright, John Vander Molen, Dave Vanderhaagen, Doug Kammann, Andy Kok, Jim Robinson and state Rep. Kevin Daley teamed up to purchase the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 21-year old Nathan Joostberns of Dorr for $2,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Nathan Joostberns, second from right, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, brother Austin Joostberns, Mike Fraleigh of the Fraleigh Law Firm and MFB President Wayne H. Wood.

7. Showcase Market Hog-Ben Littlefield
Cutline: Kendale Farm, The Andersons Grain Division and the Michigan Pork Producers Association purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by13-year old Ben Littlefield of Burr Oak for $5,100 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ben Littlefield, second from left, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, father Matt Littlefield, Dale Norton of Kendale Farm, and brother Andrew Littlefield.

8. Showcase Market Hog-Caleb Symons
Cutline: Meijer purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 13-year old Caleb Symons of Chesaning for $6,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Caleb Symons, second from right, poses here with his award-winning hog and Meijer officials, from left to right, Dan Bruinsma, Reese Roberts and Matt Walker.

2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Sheep Sale

1. Grand Champion Market Sheep-Ryan Waltke
Cutline: Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 19-year-old Ryan Waltke of Burr Oak for $12,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ryan Waltke poses here with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh; Meijer officials Terry Mitchell, Dan Bruinsma, Dave Netzel and Reese Roberts; Governor Rick Snyder; and Meijer official Matt Walker.

2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Sheep-Ryan Smoes
Cutline: Wolverine Packing Co. purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Sheep exhibited by 21-year-old Ryan Smoes of Hamilton for $5,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ryan Smoes poses here with his award-winning lamb and Dale Brooks of Wolverine Packing.

3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Sheep-Adam AcMoody
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Hopkins Farm Service, and Steve Swafford of ShowTec Feeds teamed up to purchase the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Sheep exhibited by 17-year old Adam AcMoody of Union City for $2,750 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Adam AcMoody, center, poses with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Ellen Hopkins of Hopkins Farm Service, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services and his sister Kelsey AcMoody.

4. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Sheep-Kelsey AcMoody
Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Sheep – Kelsey AcMoody Employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Sheep exhibited by 20-year-old Kelsey AcMoody of Union City for $1,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kelsey AcMoody, front, poses with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, brother Adam AcMoody and Michigan Farm Bureau representatives Bob Boehm, John Vander Molen and Tom Nugent.

5. Showcase Market Sheep-Marie Bennett
Cutline: The Michigan Farm Bureau purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Marie Bennett of Sturgis for $1,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Marie Bennett, front, poses here with her award-winning lamb and Michigan Farm Bureau representatives, from left to right, John Vander Molen, Wayne H. Wood and Andy Kok.

6. Showcase Market Sheep-Clayton Cotterman
Cutline: AcMoody Farms purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Clayton Cotterman of Fenton for $1,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Clayton Cotterman poses here with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Brian, Kelly and Janice AcMoody of AcMoody Farms.

7. Showcase Market Sheep-Sarah Kennedy
Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 20-year-old Sarah Kennedy of Saranac for $2,200 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Sarah Kennedy poses here with her award-winning lamb and Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services.

8. Showcase Market Sheep-Alexandria Schut
Cutline: Alexandria Schut of Belding sold her Showcase Market Lamb for $1,500 to Dart Bank at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 15-year-old poses with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, parents John and Kara Schut and Dart Bank representative Tim Walling.

2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Dairy Sale

1. Supreme Champion Dairy Cow-Parker Hardy
Cutline: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), Varnum Law Firm, Kroger Co. of Michigan, Zeeland Farm Services, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Michigan Soybean Association, NorthStar Cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, Calder Dairy, Vita Plus and Caledonia Farmers Elevator purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow exhibited by 16-year-old Parker Hardy of Tipton for $21,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Parker Hardy, center, poses here with his award-winning cow and, from left to right, Ken Nobis and Clay Galarneau of MMPA; Dan Bailey of Zeeland Farm Services, Brian Troyer of Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Gail Frahm of the Michigan Soybean Association and Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Dean Reisner of the Varnum Law Firm, Governor Rick Snyder, Aaron Phelps of the Varnum Law Firm, Bryan Stocks of Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Dairy Ambassador Kelsey Casebere; and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh.

2. Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer-Sarah Michalek
Cutline: Ken Nobis of Nobis Dairy Farm purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer exhibited by 19-year-old Sarah Michalek of Deckerville for $2,100 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Sarah Michalek, center, poses here with her award-winning heifer and Ken Nobis of Nobis Dairy Farm and Michigan Dairy Ambassador Kelsey Casebere.

3. Supreme Champion Dairy Showperson-Brittany Westendorp
Cutline: Kalmbach Feeds Inc. purchased a dairy gift basket honoring Supreme Champion Showperson Brittany Westendorp, 19, of Nashville for $5,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Brittany Westendorp poses here with her cow and Spencer Smith and Jennifer Saueressig, both of Kalmbach Feeds.

4. Grand Champion Cheese
Cutline: United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) purchased the Grand Champion Cheese donated by the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store and produced by the MSU Dairy Plant, winner of the Michigan Livestock Expo Grand Champion Cheese contest, for $4,900 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, Michigan Dairy Ambassador Kelsey Casebere, center, shows off the award-winning cheddar cheese and poses with UDIM officials Mitch Smith and Sharon Toth.


	Home Schedule Rules Forms Class and Premium Book Sponsors Photos Judging Contest Photos 2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Beef Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Beef-Kenton Klingaman Cutline: Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by 19-year-old Kenton Klingaman of Tekonsha for $20,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kenton Klingaman, pictured far right, poses here with his award-winning steer and, from left to right, Meijer official Dave Netzel, Governor Rick Snyder, and Meijer officials Terry Mitchell, Dan Bruinsma, Reese Roberts and Matt Walker. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef-Alan Leslie Cutline: Binson’s Hospital Supplies purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer exhibited by16-year-old Alan Leslie of Decker for $7,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Alan Leslie, far right, poses here with his award-winning steer and, from left to right, friend Justin Ferguson and Binson’s representatives Jim Willhite, Matt Calderwood, Brendan Binson, Jim Binson and Brother Jerry Smith. 3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Beef-Taylor Harrison Cutline: Michigan Farm Bureau and Boerson Farms Grain purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Beef steer exhibited by 20-year-old Taylor Harrison of Coldwater for $5,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Taylor Harrison poses here with her award-winning steer and, from left to right, Michigan Farm Bureau representatives Andy Kok and John Vander Molen, friend Sarah Kennedy and Michigan Farm Bureau President Wayne H. Wood. 4. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Beef-Brennen Meert Cutline: Brennen Meert, 16, of Plainwell sold his Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Beef steer for $6,500 to Binson’s Hospital Supplies and Meert Farms at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Brennen Meert, far right, poses here with his award-winning steer and from Binson’s, pictured left to right, Brendan Binson, Brother Jerry Smith and Jim Binson. 5. Showcase Market Beef-Logan Bracy Cutline: Pioneer Seed, North Central Co-op and The Andersons Grain Division purchased the Showcase Market Beef steer exhibited by 18-year-old Logan Bracy of Quincy for $4,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, Bracy poses with his award-winning steer and parents Sherri and Rick Bracy. 6. Showcase Market Beef-Spencer Fisher Cutline: Preview Properties and employees of GreenStone Farm Credit Services purchased the Showcase Market Beef steer exhibited by Spencer Fisher of Blissfield for $3,450 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 11-year-old, far right, poses with his award-winning steer and from GreenStone Farm Credit Services, pictured left to right, Mike Kennedy, Melissa Rogers and Pete Lemmer. 7. Showcase Market Beef-Casey Kamps Cutline: Casey Kamps of Hamilton sold his Showcase Market Beef steer for $3,800 to Binson’s Hospital Supplies and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 21-year-old, far right, poses with his award-winning steer and from Binson’s, pictured left to right, Brother Jerry Smith, Jim Binson and Brendan Binson. 8. Showcase Market Beef-Ben Ross Cutline: Ben Ross of Lawrence sold his Showcase Market Beef steer for $4,250 to Northstar Grain at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 17-year-old poses with his award-winning steer. 2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Goat Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Goat-Kelsey AcMoody Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services and MSU Federal Credit Union teamed up to purchase the Grand Champion Market Goat exhibited by 20-year-old Kelsey AcMoody of Union City for $6,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kelsey AcMoody poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh, brother Adam AcMoody, Patrick McPharlin of the MSU Federal Credit Union, Governor Rick Snyder, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services and Jeffrey Johnson of the MSU Federal Credit Union. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat-Cailyn Hines Cutline: Meijer purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat/Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Goat exhibited by 13-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $2,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Cailyn Hines poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, Meijer officials Dan Bruinsma, Reese Roberts and Matt Walker, and sister Payton Hines. 3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Goat-Payton Hines Cutline: Neogen Corporation purchased the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Goat exhibited by 10-year-old Payton Hines of Quincy for $1,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Payton Hines poses here with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, sister Cailyn Hines, Dr. Jennifer Rice of Neogen accompanied by husband Dr. Gallo, Jim Herbert of Neogen, and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh. 4. Showcase Market Goat-Alexandria Schut Cutline: Alexandria Schut of Belding sold her Showcase Market Goat for $1,300 to Wayne H. Wood, Pat Albright, John Vander Molen, Dave Vanderhaagen, Doug Kammann, Andy Kok, Jim Robinson and state Rep. Ed McBroom at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 15-year-old poses with her award-winning goat and, from left to right, John Vander Molen, Andy Kok, Wayne H. Wood and Pat Albright. 2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Hog Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Hog-Lauren Wildt Cutline: Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 16-year-old Lauren Wildt of Homer for $15,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Lauren Wildt, standing fourth from left, poses here with her award-winning hog and, from left to right, Meijer officials Dave Netzel, Dan Bruinsma and Reese Roberts; her sister Morgan Wildt; Governor Rick Snyder; and Meijer officials Matt Walker and Terry Mitchell. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog-Morgan Kennedy Cutline: Foster Swift Collins and Smith PC purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog exhibited by 15-year-old Morgan Kennedy of Perry for $5,500 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Morgan Kennedy poses here with her award-winning hog and, from Foster, Swift Collins and Smith PC, Brian Goodenough and Liza Moore. 3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Hog-Cailyn Hines Cutline: The Varnum Law Firm and employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies teamed up to purchase the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Hog exhibited by 13-year-old Cailyn Hines of Quincy for $2,800 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Cailyn Hines, second from left, poses here with her award-winning hog and, from left to right, Bob Boehm and Tom Nugent of Michigan Farm Bureau and Dean Reisner of the Varnum Law Firm. 4. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Hog-Kenton Klingaman Cutline: Meijer purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Hog exhibited by Kenton Klingaman of Tekonsha for $2,700 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 19-year-old poses with his award-winning hog. 5. Showcase Market Hog-Matt AcMoody Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, MSU Federal Credit Union and The Andersons Grain Division purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 15-year old Matt AcMoody of Coldwatear for $3,800 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Matt AcMoody, center, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, MSU Federal Credit Union representatives Jeffrey Jackson and Patrick McPharlin. 6. Showcase Market Hog-Nathan Joostberns Cutline: The Michigan Farm Bureau (MFB), Fraleigh Law Firm, Wayne H. Wood, Pat Albright, John Vander Molen, Dave Vanderhaagen, Doug Kammann, Andy Kok, Jim Robinson and state Rep. Kevin Daley teamed up to purchase the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 21-year old Nathan Joostberns of Dorr for $2,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Nathan Joostberns, second from right, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, brother Austin Joostberns, Mike Fraleigh of the Fraleigh Law Firm and MFB President Wayne H. Wood. 7. Showcase Market Hog-Ben Littlefield Cutline: Kendale Farm, The Andersons Grain Division and the Michigan Pork Producers Association purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by13-year old Ben Littlefield of Burr Oak for $5,100 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ben Littlefield, second from left, poses here with his award-winning hog and, from left to right, father Matt Littlefield, Dale Norton of Kendale Farm, and brother Andrew Littlefield. 8. Showcase Market Hog-Caleb Symons Cutline: Meijer purchased the Showcase Market Hog exhibited by 13-year old Caleb Symons of Chesaning for $6,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Caleb Symons, second from right, poses here with his award-winning hog and Meijer officials, from left to right, Dan Bruinsma, Reese Roberts and Matt Walker. 2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Sheep Sale 1. Grand Champion Market Sheep-Ryan Waltke Cutline: Meijer purchased the Grand Champion Market Lamb exhibited by 19-year-old Ryan Waltke of Burr Oak for $12,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ryan Waltke poses here with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh; Meijer officials Terry Mitchell, Dan Bruinsma, Dave Netzel and Reese Roberts; Governor Rick Snyder; and Meijer official Matt Walker. 2. Reserve Grand Champion Market Sheep-Ryan Smoes Cutline: Wolverine Packing Co. purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Sheep exhibited by 21-year-old Ryan Smoes of Hamilton for $5,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Ryan Smoes poses here with his award-winning lamb and Dale Brooks of Wolverine Packing. 3. Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Sheep-Adam AcMoody Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services, Hopkins Farm Service, and Steve Swafford of ShowTec Feeds teamed up to purchase the Great Lakes Grand Breed Market Sheep exhibited by 17-year old Adam AcMoody of Union City for $2,750 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Adam AcMoody, center, poses with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Ellen Hopkins of Hopkins Farm Service, Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services and his sister Kelsey AcMoody. 4. Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Sheep-Kelsey AcMoody Cutline: Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Sheep – Kelsey AcMoody Employees of the Michigan Farm Bureau Family of Companies purchased the Great Lakes Grand Crossbred Market Sheep exhibited by 20-year-old Kelsey AcMoody of Union City for $1,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Kelsey AcMoody, front, poses with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, brother Adam AcMoody and Michigan Farm Bureau representatives Bob Boehm, John Vander Molen and Tom Nugent. 5. Showcase Market Sheep-Marie Bennett Cutline: The Michigan Farm Bureau purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Marie Bennett of Sturgis for $1,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Marie Bennett, front, poses here with her award-winning lamb and Michigan Farm Bureau representatives, from left to right, John Vander Molen, Wayne H. Wood and Andy Kok. 6. Showcase Market Sheep-Clayton Cotterman Cutline: AcMoody Farms purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 17-year-old Clayton Cotterman of Fenton for $1,600 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Clayton Cotterman poses here with his award-winning lamb and, from left to right, Brian, Kelly and Janice AcMoody of AcMoody Farms. 7. Showcase Market Sheep-Sarah Kennedy Cutline: GreenStone Farm Credit Services purchased the Showcase Market Lamb exhibited by 20-year-old Sarah Kennedy of Saranac for $2,200 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Sarah Kennedy poses here with her award-winning lamb and Dave Armstrong of GreenStone Farm Credit Services. 8. Showcase Market Sheep-Alexandria Schut Cutline: Alexandria Schut of Belding sold her Showcase Market Lamb for $1,500 to Dart Bank at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, the 15-year-old poses with her award-winning lamb and, from left to right, parents John and Kara Schut and Dart Bank representative Tim Walling. 2011 Michigan Livestock Expo - Dairy Sale 1. Supreme Champion Dairy Cow-Parker Hardy Cutline: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA), Varnum Law Firm, Kroger Co. of Michigan, Zeeland Farm Services, Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Michigan Soybean Association, NorthStar Cooperative, Dairy Farmers of America, Calder Dairy, Vita Plus and Caledonia Farmers Elevator purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Cow exhibited by 16-year-old Parker Hardy of Tipton for $21,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Parker Hardy, center, poses here with his award-winning cow and, from left to right, Ken Nobis and Clay Galarneau of MMPA; Dan Bailey of Zeeland Farm Services, Brian Troyer of Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Gail Frahm of the Michigan Soybean Association and Michigan Soybean Promotion Committee, Dean Reisner of the Varnum Law Firm, Governor Rick Snyder, Aaron Phelps of the Varnum Law Firm, Bryan Stocks of Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Dairy Ambassador Kelsey Casebere; and Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Keith Creagh. 2. Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer-Sarah Michalek Cutline: Ken Nobis of Nobis Dairy Farm purchased a dairy gift basket representing the Supreme Champion Dairy Heifer exhibited by 19-year-old Sarah Michalek of Deckerville for $2,100 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Sarah Michalek, center, poses here with her award-winning heifer and Ken Nobis of Nobis Dairy Farm and Michigan Dairy Ambassador Kelsey Casebere. 3. Supreme Champion Dairy Showperson-Brittany Westendorp Cutline: Kalmbach Feeds Inc. purchased a dairy gift basket honoring Supreme Champion Showperson Brittany Westendorp, 19, of Nashville for $5,000 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Brittany Westendorp poses here with her cow and Spencer Smith and Jennifer Saueressig, both of Kalmbach Feeds. 4. Grand Champion Cheese Cutline: United Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM) purchased the Grand Champion Cheese donated by the Michigan State University (MSU) Dairy Store and produced by the MSU Dairy Plant, winner of the Michigan Livestock Expo Grand Champion Cheese contest, for $4,900 at the third annual Michigan Livestock Expo Sale-Abration auction, held July 19 at the Michigan State University Livestock Pavilion in East Lansing. Here, Michigan Dairy Ambassador Kelsey Casebere, center, shows off the award-winning cheddar cheese and poses with UDIM officials Mitch Smith and Sharon Toth.