Sale

Manitowoc County Market Animal Sale Rules

Why do we offer the sale?

• • To provide junior livestock producers a market for projects graded and sold at the Manitowoc County Fair.

  • To provide an incentive and encouragement to livestock projects and appropriate record keeping.

  • To recognize members who do quality work in selecting, feeding, and showing their projects.

  • To teach a greater understanding of meat animal evaluation at the packing plant level.

• What will be offered at the sale?

  • • • Miniature Breed (Miniature Hereford): Weight over 600 pounds

      • Lowline: Weight over 700 pounds

      • Beef: Weight over 1100 pounds

  • Dairy Steer: Weight over 1250 pounds

  • Hogs: Weight over 230 pounds.  Any hog greater than 290 pounds will be eligible for sale however exhibitor will only be paid up to 290 pounds.

  • Lambs: Weight over 115 pounds.

  • Goats: Weight over 50 pounds

• Who can buy?

  • Anyone interested in supporting youth.

  • Anyone who enjoys and appreciates a supply of quality meat.

  • Anyone who would gain beneficial advertising value.

• How does the sale work?

  • Potential bidders register at the sale ring, but there is no obligation to buy.

  • Animal weights will be stated and bidding will be based on price per pound.

  • All accounts are to be settled with the clerk immediately after the sale. The buyer will assume ownership of the animal immediately after the account is settled.

• Who can participate?

  • Entries open to all 4-H, FFA members, or any other youth organizations in Manitowoc County.