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Oklahoma Youth Expo exhibitors make it ‘The Greatest Show’

Published: Tue, March 26, 2019 12:01 AM


Champion exhibitors watch as the trophies they are about to compete for are lowered from the ceiling.(Photo provided by OYE)

The 2019 Oklahoma Youth Expo concluded this past week, and support for the world’s largest junior livestock show has never been stronger.


Not only were entries for OYE up 8.6 percent compared to 2018, bringing total entries to 21,159 head of cattle, pigs, goats and sheep, but special appearances were also made by Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma City pro basketball center, Steven Adams.


“We were thrilled to be able to show off our largest show to date to such influential people here in the state of Oklahoma,” said Kass Newell, Oklahoma Youth Expo show manager. “We are honored to showcase our hard-working ag youth who are the future of our state and the agricultural industry.”


From March 13-22, more than 7,000 exhibitors marched their cattle, pigs, goats and sheep through the show rings, competing for champion honors at this year’s show. Throughout the 10 day show, exhibitors competed for the chance to make the Sale of Champions and for additional scholarships.



This year’s Sale of Champions grossed $1.25 million, all of which goes directly to the exhibitors. 


“We are thankful for our generous sponsors who see the continued need to invest in our ag youth,” Newell said. “Each year we are able to award nearly $2 million in prize money and scholarships to our exhibitors.”


“Here at OYE we are proud of each and every one of our exhibitors,” Newell said. “It takes everyone to truly make this ‘The Greatest Show’ and it all starts back at home in the barn.”




The Oklahoma Youth Expo is proud to announce the results of the 2019 Sale of Champions.



(Photo provided by OYE)

Grand Champion Market Steer

Exhibited by Cierra Collins of Tillman County 4-H

Sold for $85,000

Purchased by Livestock Nutrition Center, Bank of Western Oklahoma, McAfee and Taft, Express Ranches, Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, American Farmers and Ranchers and BancFirst.




(Photo provided by OYE)

Grand Champion Market Barrow

Exhibited by Madilyn Norvell of Amber-Pocasset 4-H

Sold for $26,000

Purchased by Westgate Marketplace




(Photo provided by OYE)

Grand Champion Market Wether Lamb

Exhibited by Lydia Straka of Yukon FFA

Sold for $15,000

Purchased by the Oklahoma State Fair, CSTK Trailers and the Oklahoma Association of ElectricCooperatives



Photo provided by OYE)

Grand Champion Market Wether Goat

Exhibited by Addyson Schneberger of Carnegie FFA

Sold for $15,000

Purchased by McDonalds, Diamond Hats and Pfeiffer Farms.


Reserve Champion Market Steer

Exhibited by Sadie Wynne of Newcastle 4-H

Sold for $30,000

Purchased by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma, First Liberty Bank, Rock Gate Financial and Robyn Promotions.


Reserve Champion Market Barrow

Exhibited by Ty Goss of Leedey FFA

Sold for $15,000

Purchased by Tom and Rita Gilliam, Bank of Western Oklahoma, Blue and Gold Sausage and the Oklahoma Pork Council.


Reserve Champion Market Wether Lamb

Exhibited by Kailen Urban of Mountain View-Gotebo FFA

Sold for $10,000

Purchased by Boot Barn and Bank of the West.


Reserve Champion Market Wether Goat

Exhibited by Carson Maloney of Hooker FFA

Sold for $10,000

Purchased by Farm Credit Association of Oklahoma, Loving Care Home Health and American Farmers and Ranchers.


Bronze Medallion Market Steer

Exhibited by Timber Mefford of Tillman County 4-H

Sold for $18,000

Purchased by Oklahoma Ag Credit and American Farmers and Ranchers.


Bronze Medallion Market Barrow

Exhibited by Gavin Straka of Yukon 4-H

Sold for $10,000

Purchased by the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives.


Bronze Medallion Market Wether Lamb

Exhibited by Shaylie Fletcher of Walters FFA

Sold for $8,000

Purchased by Cusak Meats and the Oklahoma State Fair.


Bronze Medallion Market Wether Goat

Exhibited by Baylor Pearson of Lookeba-Sickles 4-H

Sold for $8,000

Purchased by Pfeiffer Farms, Loving Care Home Health and MidFirst Bank.


https://newsok.com/article/5626846/oklahoma-youth-expo-exhibitors-make-it-the-greatest-show

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