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The Audubon FFA Chapter hosted the Austin Alt Memorial Classic on Sunday, May 26th. The event took place at the Audubon County Fairgrounds at the Livestock Exposition Center. The program on Sunday consisted of a cattle show approved by the IJBBA and a pig show approved by the ISJS. The fair was pleased about the participation of youth exhibitors who showed 153 pigs (plus 40 compared to 2018) and 59 cattle (plus 19) in the areas of breeding, market and showmanship.
FFA Vice President Matt Brinkman said, “The shows went great and it was great to see locals and others taking part who drove for hours to be part of the Austin Alt Memorial Classic.”
Over 3,500 US dollars in prize money was awarded to the participating young people. Audubon FFA consultant Brittany Elmquist was pleased with the outcome of the cattle shows. “I was very happy with the participation in our shows. With the positive feedback from exhibitors and spectators, we are looking forward to next year’s trade fair. The Exhibition Committee appreciates the support of all livestock enthusiasts and the Audubon County Fair Board to make the shows a success. “
Below are the results of the shows.
Austin Alt Memorial Classic Pig Show
Champion Breeding Gilt – Cody Birt (Champion Dark Cross)
Reserve Breeding Gilt – Caleigh Lewis (Champion Hampshire)
3rd overall standings – Blaine Gannon (Champion Duroc)
4th overall standings – Presley Buttler (Champion Berkshire)
5th overall standings – Carson Gannon (Champion Spotted)
Audubon County Champion Breeding Applies: Lane Elmquist
Champion Market Hog – Mikaela Downing (Champion Dark Cross)
Reserve Market Hog – Kylee Brown (Reserve Dark Cross)
3rd overall – Tommy Jansssen (Champion All Other Cross)
4th overall standings – Connor Finch (Champion Berkshire)
5th overall – Cale Niehuas (Champion Spotted)
Audubon County Champion Market Hog: Carter Essick
Austin Alt Memorial Classic Cattle Show
Supreme breeding animal – Carson Rieck (Champion Chianina)
Reserve Breeding Animal – Eric Plagman (Champion Angus)
3rd overall ranking – Brock Henderson (Simmental Foundation)
4th overall standings – Craig Alan Becker (Reserve Champion Angus)
5th overall standings – Brady Belcher (Champion Maine Angus)
Audubon County Champion Breeding Heifer: Clayton VanAernam
Supreme Animal – Ike Beeson (Champion Cross)
Reserve Market Animal – McKinzey Beatty (Champion Shorthorn Plus)
3rd overall – Riley Jansen (Reserve Champion Cross)
4th overall ranking – Tyson VonGlan (Champion Market Heifer)
5th overall – Reagan Rozenboom (Champion Chianina)
Audubon County Champion Market Steer: Jaci Christensen
Austin Alt Memorial Classic officials appreciate the volunteers, exhibitors, parents and spectators who make this show unique. The show committee also appreciates the use of cattle gates by Rick and Jodie Pettit to build a second show ring along with Brian and Molly Klocke and the many volunteers who helped run the concession stand. They also appreciate Beth McDermott and the Barn to Backdrop crew for helping with the Austin Alt Memorial Classic and bringing more exhibitors to Audubon County. Next year’s shows are tentatively scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, with a double-headed cattle show on Saturday and a double-headed pig show on Sunday along with the Barn to Backdrop Classic. If you are interested in helping sponsor the 2020 show, please contact Brittany Elmquist at belmquist@audubon.k12.ia.us.
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