Stewer-7lbs 12 oz My name is Tessa Mashburn and I’m the livestock youth rep for the rabbits. The rabbits that I breed and raise are champagne D’argents; they originate from the champagne region of France. Champagnes have a commercial body shape, full shoulders and deep hind quarters. They are solid black when born but slowly as they age, their coat turns silver. I chose the specific heritage breed because I love rabbits and they have a finer bone structure than common meat breeds. I’ve learned sustainability practices that help our soil from using every part of the rabbit. I hope through this experience as a Dutchess County 4-H’er, I’m contributing to even to a small part of sustainable food systems.

Single Fryer-4lbs 2 oz My name is Hailey Brennan. I am 14 years old and I am from Millerton, NY where I go to Webutuck High School. This is my 8th year in 4-H. Besides 4-H, I play volleyball and softball for my school, I play drums in the school band, I am secretary of my class, and am president of my school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. I am excited to participate in this year’s livestock sale.

Meat Pen-4.0, 4.2, 4.8lbs My name is Tessa Mashburn and I’m the livestock youth rep for the rabbits. The rabbits that I breed and raise are champagne D’argents; they originate from the champagne region of France. Champagnes have a commercial body shape, full shoulders and deep hind quarters. They are solid black when born but slowly as they age, their coat turns silver. I chose the specific heritage breed because I love rabbits and they have a finer bone structure than common meat breeds. I’ve learned sustainability practices that help our soil from using every part of the rabbit. I hope through this experience as a Dutchess County 4-H’er, I’m contributing to even to a small part of sustainable food systems.

Roaster-12.3 lbs I’m Addie Kilmer and I have been in 4-H for 8 years. Being in 4-H has given me confidence in public speaking, has taught me how to track my finances, and most of all, it has helped me create a strong community of friends and mentors. This year in the Livestock Sale I will be selling meat chickens and a hog. I will use the money I earn for my education and future 4-H projects. Thank you!

Meat Pen-6.0, 6.5, 6.5 lbs My name is Mackenzie Phillips. I'm 15 years old and I’m going to be a Junior at Beacon High School. This is my second year participating in 4-H and my first time selling in the Youth Livestock Sale. I am very involved in school, I’m President of my class, part of the National Honor Society and a member of Student Council. I’m a cheerleader and play golf for my school. This year I will be showing chickens, sheep, and cows at the fair. For the sale, I raised meat chickens and a lamb. At home I have one dog and seven chickens.

Turkey-37.6 lbs Pigs for Kids and Independent Poultry Projects

Turkey-40.5 lbs Pigs for Kids and Independent Poultry Projects

My name Is Natalie Shultz, I am 15 years old and currently going into my sophomore year of high school. I've been showing cattle for 3 years and just started showing meat goats this year. In my free time I ride horses and encourage the younger generations in learning about agriculture! I absolutely love everything about the ag industry, and would like to major in animal genetics and minor in livestock judging. This is my first year having animals in the Dutchess County Youth Livestock Sale.

Pine Plains FFA

My name is Katie Drum. I attend LaGrange Middle School in Lagrangeville, NY. I have been raising registered Southdown sheep since I was born and market lambs for 5 years. When I’m not traveling the country with my sheep, I practice Traditional Okinawan Karate in Pleasant Valley, NY where I am currently a Brown belt and will be testing for my next belt promotion in September. I also love painting and crafting so art class is my favorite subject in school and I participate in the school chorus because I love to sing

I am sixteen years old, I have been a member of Golden Fleece 4-H for eleven years. I play football, wrestle, and throw for track and field. I attend Trinity-Pawling and hope to study biology after high school. I enjoy fishing, skeet shooting, showing sheep, and hiking.

Hello, my name is Benjamin Prentice. This is my sixth year in Here Comes The Beef 4-H club. Throughout the years of being in 4-H, it has set me up to grow and start many new adventures in life with many great people helping me along the way. It is very sad knowing this will be my last year in 4-H. However, I am very grateful for everything I have learned along the way. I’m currently entering my second year at SUNY Cobleskill where I will be getting a degree in Ag Business. After I graduate from college, I plan to open my own USDA slaughterhouse.

Hello, my name is Henry Skuza. I am 13 years old. I go to Millbrook Middle School, and I am in the Here Comes The Beef 4-H club. I will be selling my steer, Duke, this year. He is a crossbred that is 18 months old. I have enjoyed showing him at many different shows in many different states. We have consistently been in the top half of our class at the bigger shows and winning a few of the smaller shows we have been too. I really love having beef cattle and look forward to what is to come in the future.

Nathan has been showing hogs since he could walk. As he has gotten older, he uses his experience and knowledge to manage his program. He has reinvested his money into his new projects. He spends a lot of time watching hog sales looking for “good ones” and likes to decide the feed rations each of his hogs need to look their best. Outside of the barn, Nathan is headed into 8th grade at Germantown Central School. He is a member of the National Jr Honor Society, plays Football for Red Hook and Basketball for Germantown. You can find him shooting hoops while he waits for the hogs to finish eating.

Pigs for Kids and Independent Poultry Projects

Roaster-7lbs 7oz My name is Hailey Brennan. I am 14 years old and I am from Millerton, NY where I go to Webutuck High School. This is my 8th year in 4-H. Besides 4-H, I play volleyball and softball for my school, I play drums in the school band, I am secretary of my class, and am president of my school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. I am excited to participate in this year’s livestock sale.

Roaster-7lbs 4oz My name is Hailey Brennan. I am 14 years old and I am from Millerton, NY where I go to Webutuck High School. This is my 8th year in 4-H. Besides 4-H, I play volleyball and softball for my school, I play drums in the school band, I am secretary of my class, and am president of my school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. I am excited to participate in this year’s livestock sale.

Single Fryer-4lbs 1oz My name is Tessa Mashburn and I’m the livestock youth rep for the rabbits. The rabbits that I breed and raise are champagne D’argents; they originate from the champagne region of France. Champagnes have a commercial body shape, full shoulders and deep hind quarters. They are solid black when born but slowly as they age, their coat turns silver. I chose the specific heritage breed because I love rabbits and they have a finer bone structure than common meat breeds. I’ve learned sustainability practices that help our soil from using every part of the rabbit. I hope through this experience as a Dutchess County 4-H’er, I’m contributing to even to a small part of sustainable food systems.

Roaster-8lbs 2oz My name is Hailey Brennan. I am 14 years old and I am from Millerton, NY where I go to Webutuck High School. This is my 8th year in 4-H. Besides 4-H, I play volleyball and softball for my school, I play drums in the school band, I am secretary of my class, and am president of my school’s chapter of the National Junior Honor Society. I am excited to participate in this year’s livestock sale.

My name Is Natalie Shultz, I am 15 years old and currently going into my sophomore year of high school. I've been showing cattle for 3 years and just started showing meat goats this year. In my free time I ride horses and encourage the younger generations in learning about agriculture! I absolutely love everything about the ag industry, and would like to major in animal genetics and minor in livestock judging. This is my first year having animals in the Dutchess County Youth Livestock Sale.