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Madison-Jefferson Counties

4-H Madison/Jefferson Livestock Shows and Sale Success

Published: 2020
By Mikayla Hudson
With the year starting out with challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the volunteers in our Madison/Jefferson Program put on impressive 4-H and FFA livestock shows and a sale. We were able to have our shows and sale in person, and include a new option to participate via livestream. Families and bidders had the option of participating virtually, providing the community with more opportunities to show support. One of the 4-H moms said, “My son and daughter’s father is deployed overseas, and for the first time, he was able to watch his kids show!” Using YouTube as a platform to livestream the shows, we saw a record-breaking number of over 500 individuals participate remotely. Our livestock sale always draws a big crowd and this year was no exception. We had participants in the grandstand and more than 50 buyers watching and bidding remotely via proxy bidders, which resulted in a record-breaking sales tally for the livestock sale. This year was a real testament to our community, to see such strong support for our youth and our 4-H and FFA programs. One buyer said this was the best sale they had been to all year, and we completely agreed. Footage of the livestock shows and sale is available to view on YouTube at the following links: 2020 Sale -- https://youtu.be/EVKDanPyZg0 Rabbit Show -- https://youtu.be/nFN5NqSNKmE Swine Show -- https://youtu.be/Aqd-AvcNMPE Poultry Show – https://youtu.be/C3686ZCa5hc Beef Show -- https://youtu.be/She-yb71-X8 -- https://youtu.be/JYv9taX0hic Sheep and Goat Show -- https://youtu.be/U6xQZV8KD7U
Rabbit Show