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Newspaper
Country Today
Location
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1983
Page
11
At the Jackson County Fair the dairy show sees Sherri Santos step into longtime host Dennis Rand’s role after his death. The rookie superintendent oversees 93 junior exhibitors and 14 open class families among 240 to 250 dairy animals while balancing teaching duties and expanding FFA activities.
The Jackson County Junior Livestock Sale exceeded last year by about 1500 dollars, totaling 30 47568 this year and 28 97948 last year. Optimistic buyers helped lift per pound prices with steers at 91 cents, barrows at 171, and wethers at 173. Grand champion bids topped 3 30 per pound for a 243 pound Gena Olson barrow and 3 20 for a 228 pound Jason Ernst Taylor steer.
John Strandberg of Alma Center displays the registered Jersey cow Sap phire a 3 to 4 year old named All Breeds Champion at the junior dairy show. Dr Hoyt and Jeanine Strandberg lauded the win for their son and animal in the local event.
Linda Briggs, goat superintendent, notes a growing goat population at the Jackson County Fair with about 50 goats housed in two army tents versus 30 last year. She envisions next year’s expansion in housing, more goat classes, an added judge, and stronger public education about goats while highlighting their calm, affectionate nature and suitability as 4-H projects for youths.
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