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Autistic youth Tucker Doak sells his 4H hog at the Weber County Fair Junior Livestock Auction.
Weber County Fair, a community tradition
WRITTEN BY JAYCEE BENNETT Fremont High School Agricultural Communications Student
The Weber County Fair is a great tradition in our community. From having the huge draft horses and tiny chickens, to the spinning wheel of a fair booth and the giant turkey legs. One thing that is very popular at the county fair is the Jr. Livestock.
The Jr. Livestock program promotes growing and supporting local agriculture. Kids ages 8-18 can raise sheep, cattle, hogs, and goats, show them and then sell them at the Livestock Auction. The biggest thing needed from the community is supporting the auction and buying locally grown meat. Local businesses are a huge support system and are going down hill in support. If local businesses stop supporting the local county fair, it will stop growing and eventually die.
I have raised for livestock projects for the county fair for ten years. Because of the support of local business leaders, I have been able to continue with this experience and save up money for my education. I am very appreciative of the support I have received over the years and am grateful for the community. If buyers do not want to eat the meat that you purchase, you can send it to the floor (sell to a floor buyer) or send it to the food bank which is a tax write off for the business. If local businesses can not buy livestock then there is the opportunity to boost the exhibitors. Boosting is a small amount of money going towards the kids final check. This is a great way to support multiple kids and their projects.
There is always something for everyone when buying local grown livestock. To learn more contact the auction supervisors Rick and Cendra Ipsen (801)-391-5812 or rdipsen@ comcast.com.
4H Senior Spotlight: Wyatt Clark
WRITTEN BY WYATT CLARK
Over the last 9 years I have had the pleasure of growing up in the most amazing community in the world! This community has allowed me to have had the opportunity and privilege to experience the 4-H program.
I started my 4-H years showing Bucket Calves at the Weber County Fair in 2011. I went on to win Reserve Champion Market Steer two years in a row in 2015 and 2016. I have shown cattle for 8 years in the Weber county 4-H program and have even branched out to Market Goats for my last year (2020).
In 2016, I had the privilege of competing in my first State 4-H competition on the Judging and Livestock Bowl teams. In July of 2017 I had the pleasure of being on the Utah state champion livestock bowl team. The team competed in Denver Colorado in January of 2018, where we placed 4th in the Nation.
During my 9 years in the 4-H program I have had the opportunity to mentor younger 4-H members and learn many leadership skills as an ambassador. Over the years I have learned the true meaning of the 4-H’s and what it means to pledge them to my community, local youth and myself. I have met some of the most amazing people through my 4-H experiences and gained so many life skills, that have helped me become the young man I am today.
Thank you for 9 amazing years, Weber County 4-H and Livestock Program! I’m forever grateful for the impact you have had on my life!
Photo provided by Utah State 4H Extension Office
4H Senior Wyatt Clark with his show steer.
4H Senior Spotlight: Jaylee Rasmussen
WRITTEN BY JAYLEE RASMUSSEN
My name is Jaylee Rasmussen and I have been a member of the Weber County 4-H for the past 3 years, with this being my last and final year.
In eighth grade I joined Jr. Posse, which lead to me getting my first horse and learning to ride. Some of the kids in Jr. posse also rode in 4H and asked me to join. When I joined 4H and attended shows I did so in the Senior division. While most of my fellow Senior division had been riding horses all their lives I was new at riding, new at 4H and new to showing horses.
I have had the privilege of attending the state 4H horse show every year as well as attending the region competition several times. Last year I competed in the 90 Day Mustang Challenge at the Utah State Fair. It was sure a lot of work taking a horse from wild to mild, but I learned so much and in the end kept my mustang filly. She’s one of my best horses.
During the last 3 year’s I have gained so much from my 4H experience. From new friendships, to horse knowledge, horsemanship skills, education and giving back to the community. In 2018-2019 I was chosen to be a State Horse Ambassador, we had several retreats, leadership opportunities, speaking engagements and so much more. It was a wonderful experience that I will always treasure.
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4H Senior Spotlight- Paiton Butterfi eld
WRITTEN BY PAITON BUTTERFIELD
My name is Paiton Butterfield and I have been in love with horses ever since I can remember. My cousin is the one who I am forever grateful for getting me involved with 4-H. She took me to practice even though I didn’t have a horse and I just worked the gate until somebody offered me a ride. I was hooked ever since, nothing could stop me from riding. I put all my energy and passion into the 4-H program.
I became a County Horse Ambassador for three years and I even made it to State Horse Ambassador. During those years I also competed at State Contest and made it to nationals in Denver, Colorado where my team placed sixth. I have learned that 4-H isn’t just about riding horses and that they have so many amazing programs to benefit youth.
I have improved my horsemanship skills as well as participate in community service projects. We painted and re-built the arena sign at the Hooper arena. I have also gathered donations for food and clothing drives.
During the first years of my 4-H experience I only borrowed and leased horses because my family’s house wasn’t set up at all for horses. I am so grateful for all of the people who let me ride their horses until I could get my own. Finally, after five years of competing I convinced my parents to get me a horse. I rescued her from slaughter and she has been the best thing to ever happen to me. Throughout this whole 4-H experience what I’ve learned the most is if you work hard enough, you can achieve anything.
Photo provided by Utah State 4H Extension Office
Paiton Butterfield poses with her horse, whom she saved from slaughter.
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