Show e: m i T Farmers Federation Supports Youth During Fair Livestock Events Rose Hodnett of Wadley in Randolph County, won third place in Beginner Showmanship at the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery with her pig, Corona. Ruby was among 250 fair exhibitors.
Elaine, a Red Angus heifer owned by Ansley Brown of Ramer in Montgomery County, was named breed champion at the Alabama National Fair Youth Beef Show. Ansley is pictured with her father, Jeremy Brown.
By Debra Davis xhibitors from across the state loaded E up pigs, goats, sheep and cattle for a chance to compete for ribbons and
cash at the Alabama National Fair in Montgomery Oct. 8-18. Nearly 250 exhibitors competed in the events, profiling their animals after months of preparation. “Exhibitors spend hours feeding, grooming and training their show projects,” said the Alabama Farmers Federation’s Brady Ragland, who helped coordinate the fair’s livestock shows at Garrett Coliseum. “At a time where many shows around the country were forced to cancel due to COVID-19, I think most exhibitors were grateful to step into the show ring again. It takes a lot of effort to plan a large event in a normal year, but this year posed exceptional challenges.” Ansley Brown of Ramer in Montgomery County competed in dairy and beef cattle shows. The 12 year old said showing alfafarmers.org
cattle takes a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it. She won first place in her dairy showmanship class, and her Jersey heifer placed second in her breed class. Ansley’s Red Angus heifers were named champion and reserve champion for the breed. “I first showed dairy cows at the fair when I was 5 or 6, and I loved it,” said the Hooper Academy seventh grader. “I first learned to love cattle riding around the pasture with my grandpa and going to my friend’s house because she showed December 2020
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