OUTER BANKS is the name of this crossbred steer raised by Kendalyn Portwood, whose family operates a farm in Woodford County that has been in the family for three generations. The big boy won Best in Class at the State Fair, and thanks to Chris Hooten and Kevin Cummins, he brought the highest price at the Woodford County 4-H & FFA Livestock Auction – $8,000! Pictured from left, Kevin Cummins and his daughter Avery, Chris Hooten and Kendalyn, holding Outer Banks . . . where she may end up on vacation with all that money! (Photo by Scott White)
THE WOODFORD COUNTY 4-H & FFA YOUTH LIVESTOCK AND HAM AUCTION took place last Wednesday night at the Red Barn at the Woodford County Park. The Woodford County Farm Bureau could be counted on to, as usual, grill up some fantastic burgers, lamb brats and hot dogs. The annual auction allows participating youth to sell hams they’ve cured or livestock they’ve raised, and to keep the money their products sell for. In interviews, nearly every youth said the funds went into their savings accounts to be used after they finish high school. According to Farm Bureau President Jeremy Dotson, the Farm Bureau and the Woodford County Cooperative Extension Service partner in this event to promote agriculture and support youth ag programs. The hams generally sell for anywhere between $200-$500. Every ham offered and live animal sold had won a ribbon at the Kentucky State Fair this year, so folks were getting top-notch eating for their dollar. Even better, many of the kids offered ham and biscuit samples, and one young lady offered free ham and cheese scones! Pictured here are all the youth who sold their hams at the event. (Photo by Scott White)
THE HAMS lined up for their moment in the sales ring at the annual Woodford County 4-H & FFA Youth Livestock and Ham Auction, held last Wednesday, Sept. 16. (Photo by Scott White)