Final figures from the 2017 Milam County Junior Livestock Show showed an impressive sale total of $300,779.60.
That means more than $100,000 in “added money” was distributed among the 109 animals, and baked goods, selected for the sale. Preliminary sale totals were $202,100 after the April 1 sale.
Sale totals are as follows:
Steers
Grand Champion - Mason Leifeste, Cameron 4-H - buyers Little River Youth Supporters, Kenny and Heather Mingus, Little River Materials, Stoney Liquor, Direct Propane, Milam County Livestock, Brookshire Brothers, Johnson Brothers Ford, 44 Farms, Thigpen Cattle Co., $11,474.60.
Reserve Champion - Carlee Clark, Thorndale FFA - buyers Little River Youth Supporters, Rockdale Country Ford, $6,535.