The American Royal Complex was the site for the 2020 American Royal Junior Premium Livestock Auction. The event was held on October 17th and also included a virtual option. There were 61 exhibitors. The Grand Champion Market Steer was purchased by the Patterson Foundation for $280,000 – and yes, that’s a new record! Numerous area food pantries were among the beneficiaries.
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| The Patterson Foundation purchased the Grand Champion Goat. Garrison Straka, Hayden Schroader, and Matt Smith and Lindsey Patterson Smith are pictured. |
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| Tim Congrove, committee chairman |
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| Phoebe Sanders, exhibitor; and Greta Sanders |
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| (Front row) Caleb Hollman, Abby Bell, Sadie Winn, and Bella Winn (back row) Neil Orth and Justin Stout |
Also featured in the November 28, 2020 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: Legacy Livestock
