I am a 17 year old student (Honor Roll Student) going into my senior year at the Stissing Mountain High School in Pine Plains. I started working with and showing dairy cows at the age of 5, then at the age of 14 I started working with and showing beef cattle. I own all my cattle. I also enjoy playing football and baseball. My hobbies are hunting, fishing, and farm work. After I graduate high school, I am planning on going to Cobleskill College to pursue a degree in Agriculture/Genetics.

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My name is Ashley Keck and I’ve been a 4H member in the Here Comes the Beef club for 9 years. I enjoy raising Registered Angus cows and heifers. This year I am excited to have my first bred & owned steer in the sale. I will be a Sophomore at Arlington High School this year, will continue horseback riding, spending time with friends, family and at my farm.

My name is Lauryn Menz and I am entering the 11th grade at Red Hook High School. I play Field Hockey for Red Hook. I’ve been in 4H since I was 6 years old. I have been showing dairy goats for 10 years and hogs for 8 years. I’m in 4H because I love to take care of my goats and hog and continue to learn and develop my skills from my 4H leaders and mentors. I get very attached and it’s always difficult to let go of my hog in the sale. She’s raised with the very best of care and attention, but she is raised for a purpose. The sale of my project animal will help for my savings for my college education and for next year’s project animal. Thank you for attending the livestock sale.

Nathan has been breeding and showing hogs and dairy goats since he could walk. He has shown at many National Shows. He looks forward to being able to join FFA this Fall. Nathan would like to develop show feeds one day. He also plays football and basketball. Nathan is the proud big brother to younger brother Owen and sister Isabelle.

Hi my name is Greta Kilmer. I'm 13 years old and have been in 4-H for 9 years.I beleive that 4-H has helped me become a better person for my friends and family and for my community. The strong leadership skills that I have gained while participating in 4-H will benefit me as I persure a career i n pediatric surgery. I hope to give back to my community as much as possible.

Hello , my name is Adelle Kilmer. I am 11 years old and have been in 4H for 7 years. 4H has helped me become more confident in working towards my goals. Working with my animals has taught me how to work hard and overcome obstacles. Showing my animals and selling in the livestock sale will help me raise money to go to college to become an architect. I look forward to many more years of service in 4H.

I have two herds of goats. My dairy herd has 10 goats, and my meat goat herd has 7. I am currently the New York State District 2 President of the FFA and I am also the student advisor for the Pine Plains Chapter. I am still the President of the Got Goat Milk Club. I’ve sold in the sale for 5 years. I’ve been involved in 4H for 8 years. I won Master Showmanship in 2018 and 2019. I’m 17 years old and going into my senior year in high school and I am very excited for college.

I have two herds of goats. My dairy herd has 10 goats, and my meat goat herd has 7. I am currently the New York State District 2 President of the FFA and I am also the student advisor for the Pine Plains Chapter. I am still the President of the Got Goat Milk Club. I’ve sold in the sale for 5 years. I’ve been involved in 4H for 8 years. I won Master Showmanship in 2018 and 2019. I’m 17 years old and going into my senior year in high school and I am very excited for college.

My name is Ryder Fitzpatrick. I am 8 years of age and I will be starting fourth grade. I have been raising and showing hogs since the early age of 5. This will be my first year as a 4-H member, as well as selling the youth livestock sale. Raising livestock can be very hard work and difficult at times, but I take great pride in raising my animals. Twice every day I go through my chores making sure all animals have fresh clean water, dry clean pens, the proper amount of food, check them for injuries/difference in behavior/socialize and give them love. Even though they are 4-H projects and will be sold, I raise them as if they were just for me.

My name is Ryder Fitzpatrick. I am 8 years of age and I will be starting fourth grade. I have been raising and showing hogs since the early age of 5. This will be my first year as a 4-H member, as well as selling the youth livestock sale. Raising livestock can be very hard work and difficult at times, but I take great pride in raising my animals. Twice every day I go through my chores making sure all animals have fresh clean water, dry clean pens, the proper amount of food, check them for injuries/difference in behavior/socialize and give them love. Even though they are 4-H projects and will be sold, I raise them as if they were just for me.

My name is Ryder Fitzpatrick. I am 8 years of age and I will be starting fourth grade. I have been raising and showing hogs since the early age of 5. This will be my first year as a 4-H member, as well as selling the youth livestock sale. Raising livestock can be very hard work and difficult at times, but I take great pride in raising my animals. Twice every day I go through my chores making sure all animals have fresh clean water, dry clean pens, the proper amount of food, check them for injuries/difference in behavior/socialize and give them love. Even though they are 4-H projects and will be sold, I raise them as if they were just for me.

My name is Ryder Fitzpatrick. I am 8 years of age and I will be starting fourth grade. I have been raising and showing hogs since the early age of 5. This will be my first year as a 4-H member, as well as selling the youth livestock sale. Raising livestock can be very hard work and difficult at times, but I take great pride in raising my animals. Twice every day I go through my chores making sure all animals have fresh clean water, dry clean pens, the proper amount of food, check them for injuries/difference in behavior/socialize and give them love. Even though they are 4-H projects and will be sold, I raise them as if they were just for me.

I am 9 and have been in 4-H for 5 years. have been showing sheep with my Mom since I was born. I have a flock of bred and owned registered Southdown sheep along with my crossbred market animals. I show my sheep in the livestock show circuit at the beginning of Summer and then to the local county fairs, followed by The Eastern States Exposition. When I am not showing sheep, I spend my time studying Traditional Okinawan Karate in Pleasant Valley, NY. With the money from the sale of my market lambs I will be able to invest in another show project and start setting money aside for school to go to college to become a veterinarian.

Becky's 17 years old and a senior at Millbrook High School. She's been showing sheep since she was 5 years old. She is a part of the Natinal Junior Honors Society. One of her favorite activities is playing volleyball. She's been on the varsity volleyball team since her freshman year and hopes to continue to play in college.

My name is James Roush and I am 14 years old. I am a member of the 4-H club Here Comes The Beef and this is my 5th year showing beef steers. The reason I do 4-H is so that I get to meet new people and work with others who have more experience with showing.

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I am 9 years old. I live on a farm in Rhinebeck. I love to ski, play soccer, play baseball, and show cows. My family had two dogs, 70 cows, 15 chickens, and one bunny.

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My name is Autumn Prezzano. I am 15 years old and am going into my Junior year of High School. I have been in FFA for 5 years and I am currently the president of the Pine Plains FFA chapter. I have been raising show pigs for 6 years and this past year was my first year raising a beef cow. Some of the things that I enjoy are hiking, spending time with family, playing field hockey and track and field.

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I am Jillian Roush and I am 12 years old and I am a member of the 4-H Here Comes The Beef Club. I like doing 4-h because I like showing steers because it builds my confidence. I am also a pioneer girl at Clinton Alliance Church.

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Hi, my name is Chase Kading. I am 11 years old and this is my 3rd year in 4H. I live in Millbrrok with my parents, brother, and sister. We have 2 dogs, beef cows, goats pigs, chickens, and a mule. In addition to farming, I like to hunt, fish and ride my dirt bike. I would like to buy a steer for next year and another lawn mower for my lawn mowing buisness with the money that I get from selling my steer this year.

Coghlan is going to be a fifth grader at Seymour Smith in Pine Plains, NY. He is a memeber of the student council and the band where he plays the drums. He enjoys working with his animals which encludes Dairy Cows and calf, his pig, and his steer. Coghlan also enjoys helping his mom in her garden and playing golf with his dad. Coghlan someday wants to be a fireman or a zoo keeper.