Genesee County extends thanks to everyone who supported 4-H at the 46th Annual Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Auction. On Thursday, July 14, William Kent Inc. auctioned market goats, lambs, steers and hogs, which were raised and shown by local 4-H members.
The Champion Market Goat was exhibited by Michael Ehrmentraut and purchased by HLW Acres of Attica. The Reserve Champion Market Goat was exhibited by Cody Ehrmentraut and purchased by Crossen’s Christmas Tree Farm of Basom.
The Champion Market Lamb was exhibited by Maisy Ross and purchased by Dave Reisdorf Inc. of Batavia. The Reserve Champion Market Lamb was also exhibited by Maisy Ross and purchased by Ed Roggen of Basom.
The Champion Market Steer was exhibited by Tyler Jirovec and purchased by Turnbull Heating and Air Conditioning of Batavia. The Reserve Champion Market Steer was exhibited by Becky Kron and purchased by Clyde’s Feed & Animal Center of Hamburg.
The Champion Market Hog was exhibited by Cole Carlson and was purchased by The Red Osier Landmark Restaurant of Stafford. The Reserve Champion Market Hog was exhibited by Caleb Carlson and purchased by Dave Reisdorf Inc. of Batavia.
The objective of the Genesee County 4-H Market Animal Program is for engaged 4-H youth to gain valuable life skills such as responsibility, goal setting, decision making, communication, record keeping and community service through learning the basic principles of research based animal science/husbandry practices, quality assurance and marketing of their project through hands on learning opportunities in a positive youth development environment.
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