Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale Raises Thousands for Colorado’s Youth
The 2020 Grand Champion Market Beef was sold for $50,000 at today’s 2020 Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair.
The steer was raised by Ema Richardson of Yuma, Colorado and purchased by Sam Brown and Family.
More than $298,200 was raised in the auction of 98 animals raised and shown by young people from across Colorado. All youth exhibitors who participated were required to keep a detailed record book of their animal project while learning responsibility, leadership, showmanship, and best animal care practices.