Overall Livestock Sales Total $624,625 with Almost $64,000 in Ad-Ons…so far
Honoring its 100th Year Anniversary, the 2022 Livestock Show Sale was a record-buster!
And, it’s all thanks to the buyers who came out to support the youth of Freestone County.
The Grand Champion Steer (at top), exhibited by Rachel Lewis, sold for a whopping $20,000 in big bucks!
That’s $5,000 more than last year’s record breaker.
In fact, during the Saturday, June 18th auction, Freestone County’s Grand Champion animal projects sold for a total of $52,000. That figure is 25% higher than last year’s totals.
Total sales for the 130 animal projects added up to $624,625!
Still coming in, Add-Ons were estimated at $63,930 at press time.
If anyone would like to include any more add-ons, simply email Michelle Welch at rjlmwelch@gmail.com and she will make you an invoice.
This same generosity helped raised enough money through the Senior raffle to award a $500 scholarship to each of the twenty-four graduating senior livestock exhibitors at the 2022 Freestone County Fair.
Great job by the community in support of youth!
Here are the results for the Grand and Reserve Champions:
Grand Champion Steer, exhibited by Rachel Lewis of Fairfield 4-H, sold to R Construction for $20,000.
Fairfield Young Farmers and Black Livestock joined together with $10,000 to purchase the Grand Champion Swine, exhibited by Chelsie Faughn of Fairfield FFA.
The Grand Champion Sheep sold for $6,500 to Texas Farm Bureau. Exhibitor was Kai Lookabill of Fairfield 4-H. Kai also earned the Grand Champion Senior Showmanship award for her performance in the Livestock Show.
Exhibitor Kenna Coufal of Fairfield 4-H sold her Grand Champion Goat for $6,500 to Texas Farm Credit. Kenna also earned the Grand Champion Junior Showmanship award for her performance during the Livestock Show.
Unfortunately, with the daily 100-degree heat experienced during Fair Week, Miss Coufal’s goat took ill. And so, the Fair Association will by paying the floor price back to this buyer.
Bush’s Chicken took the Grand Champion Poultry, exhibited by Austin Mims of Teague FFA, for a total of $5,000.
The Grand Champion Rabbits, exhibited by Bryson Myers of Fairfield 4-H, sold to Tony Adkins of Specialty Risk Insurance for $4,000. Tony was recognized as a Volume Buyer for the 2022 Livestock Show Sale.
The Reserve Champion Steer, exhibited by Jarrett Bodine of Freestone Community 4-H, sold for $19,950 to NIP Ranch. Auctioneer Clint Minchew noted that Bodine showed every single year, and this was his first project in the Sale.
Purchasing the Reserve Champion Swine for $9,000 was CETA and Freestone 4-H. This animal was exhibited by Hunter Isaacs of Fairfield 4-H. Hunter Isaacs also earned the Grand Champion Senior Showmanship award for his performance in the Livestock Show.
Reserve Champion Sheep, exhibited by Cole Coufal of Fairfield FFA, was purchased by Efficient Insulation for a total of $4,500. Cole also earned the Reserve Champion Senior Showmanship award for his performance during the Livestock Show.
Fairfield Young Farmers purchased the Reserve Champion Goat for $4,000. Exhibitor was Cade Nelson of Fairfield FFA.
Teague FFA member, Caden Sifford, sold his Reserve Champion Poultry to Texas Farm Credit for $4,000. Caden also earned the Grand Champion Junior Showmanship award for his performance in the Livestock Show.
Reserve Champion Rabbits, exhibited by Heath Emmons of Wortham 4-H, sold for $3,500 to Good Neighbor Cleaners.
The Best In-County Steer, exhibited by John Ross Black of Wortham FFA was the third steer in the sale. This animal sold to Circle H for $6,500.
The Best In-County Swine was exhibited by Andrew Tucker of Teague FFA, and sold for $4,000 to Texas Towing.
Best In-County Sheep, exhibited by Brynlee Scott of Fairfield FFA, was not listed in the Sale. Instead, Scott sold her Swine project in this year’s Sale.
Best In-County Goat, exhibited by Peyton Johnson of Fairfield FFA, sold for $3,000 with Fairfield Young Farmers and Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home splitting the bill.
The Best In-County Rabbits, exhibited by Elizabeth Mathison of Teague FFA, sold to Texas Farm Bureau for $2,000.
Here is a complete list of this year’s Livestock Show Sale:
MARKET STEER
-Grand Champion|Rachel Lewis|Fairfield 4-H|$20,000.00
|R Construction
-Reserve Champion|Jarrett Bodine|Freestone Community 4-H|$19,950.00
|NIP Ranch
Jon Ross Black|Wortham FFA|$6,500.00|Circle H
Cori Grant|Fairfield 4-H|$12,500.00|R Construction
Hannah Johnson|Fairfield FFA|$5,500.00|Ward Sign Company
Averi Minze|Fairfield FFA|$7,500.00|MD Construction
Annie Oakes|Freestone Community 4-H|$13,500.00|The Venue at G Bar
Raymie Emmons|Fairfield 4-H|$8,000.00|Freestone Autoplex
Allison Grant|Fairfield 4-H|$14,000.00|R Construction
Jaci Eppes|Fairfield FFA|$11,000.00|MD Construction
Ava Oakes|Freestone Community 4-H|$13,000.00|Citizen State Bank
Rowdy Phillips|Teague FFA|$7,250.00|Business In Support of Youth
Heston Brooke|Freestone Community 4-H|$6,000.00|Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Rhaina Emmons|Fairfield 4-H|$8,000.00|Business In Support of Youth
Mattie Hagen|Fairfield FFA|$8,500.00|Business In Support of Youth
Monica Bailon|Teague FFA|$6,250.00|Business In Support of Youth
Blaine Black|Teague FFA|$19,925.00|R Construction
Paisley Lewis|Fairfield FFA|$8,000.00|Capps Hardware & Ag Center
Wyatt Dodd|Teague FFA|$8,500.00|Fairfield Farm & Ranch
Landree Bragg|Teague FFA|$8,000.00|Service Truck Depot
Reid Rogers|Teague FFA|$7,500.00|Business In Support of Youth
Krece Bates|Wortham 4-H|$7,000.00|Slippery Oaks Cattle
Garrett Bosley|Fairfield FFA|$7,000.00|Business In Support of Youth
Nicole Hawkins|Fairfield FFA|$8,000.00|Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Zain Fitzgerald|Teague FFA|$8,000.00|Freestone Autoplex
MARKET SWINE
-Grand Champion|Chelsie Faughn|Fairfield FFA
|$10,000.00|Black Livestock & Fairfield Young Farmers
-Reserve Champion|Hunter Isaacs|Fairfield 4-H |$9,000.00|CETA & Freestone County 4-H Adults
Makensy Isaacs|Fairfield 4-H|$8,975.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults
Kennedy Lane|Fairfield FFA|$3,250.00|The Other Group
Kaitlyn Gilbert|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|CETA
Jaylin Flowers|Fairfield FFA|$4,500.00|Patriot Inspection
Andrew Tucker|Teague FFA|$4,000.00|Texas Towing
River Bonds|Fairfield FFA|$4,250.00|Fairfield Young Farmers & Nelson Propane
Miley Steen|Teague FFA|$5,000.00|Citizens State Bank
Ava Thompson|Fairfield 4-H|$8,975.00|Efficient Insulation Systems & Scott’s Collision
Kiercely Strange|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|CETA
Alaina Baker|Fairfield FFA|$3,250.00|The Other Group
Kylie Kofnovec|Wortham 4-H|$4,250.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults
Piper Holcomb|Fairfield FFA|$4,250.00|Nelson Propane & Texas Farm Bureau
Harper Brackens|Fairfield FFA|$3,750.00|Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Garrett Barkouskie|Teague FFA|$3,250.00|Teague Buyers Group 1, 2 & 3
Carson Olivarez|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Addie Jo Villa|Teague FFA |$3,250.00|Wortham Buyers Group
Toby Tucker|Teague FFA |$3,000.00|Freestone County Fair Supporters
Addison Olivarez|Teague FFA |$2,750.00|C4 Production Services
Jake White|Fairfield FFA|$4,000.00|Fairfield Young Farmers & Justice Oaks
Brock York|Wortham 4-H|$3,000.00|Clay & Christi Kimball, Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home & Nelson Propane
Finley Campbell|Fairfield FFA|$3,000.00|The Originals
Caden Gonzales|Teague FFA|$2,750.00|Midcoast Energy
Brynlee Scott|Fairfield FFA|$3,500.00|Incommons Bank
Stanley Petty|Fairfield FFA|$4,000.00|Fairfield Young Farmers & Nelson Propane
Camden Gonzales|Teague FFA|$2,500.00|Texas Towing
Reese White|Fairfield FFA|$4,000.00|CETA & Fairfield Young Farmers
Obie Crook|Fairfield FFA|$4,000.00|Fairfield Young Farmers & Incommons Bank
Jameion Green|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Peyton Williams|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|The Originals
Blake Phillips|Fairfield FFA|$4,000.00|NIP Ranch
Kloie Chambers|Fairfield 4-H|$4,750.00|Community National Bank & Trust
Mason Baillio|Fairfield 4-H|$3,500.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults
Preslee Barkouskie|Teague FFA|$3,250.00|Citizens State Bank
MARKET SHEEP
-Grand Champion|Kai Lookabill|Fairfield 4-H |$6,500.00|Texas Farm Bureau
-Reserve Champion|Cole Coufal|Fairfield FFA |$5,500.00|CETA & Efficient Insulation Systems
Brolen White|Teague FFA|$4,000.00|Freestone Autoplex
Maci Henderson|Wortham 4-H|$4,475.00|Dick Scott Ford
Ryleigh Range|Wortham FFA|$3,500.00|Midcoast Energy
Madison Henderson|Wortham 4-H
|$3,750.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults
Kinsley White|Fairfield FFA|$3,250.00|McSwane Real Estate
Davie Pickens|Fairfield 4-H|$5,000.00|Wesley Robinson
Samantha Ramirez|Teague FFA|$2,750.00|McSwane Real Estate
Colten Ray|Fairfield FFA|$2,500.00|Fairfield Brookshire Brothers
Miley Contreras|Fairfield FFA|$2,250.00|CETA
Kaylie Ridge|Fairfield FFA|$2,500.00|Mark & Teresa Duke
Lexi Goodson|Freestone Community 4-H|$3,500.00 |Business In Support of Youth
Alessia Basden|Fairfield FFA |$3,000.00|CETA
Nolan Henderson|Wortham 4-H |$2,750.00|Lonestar Ag & Nelson Propane
Kimberly Baranda|Teague FFA |$2,500.00|Teague Buyers Group 1, 2 & 3
Kenlee Aderman|Teague FFA |$2,250.00|CETA
Alix Aderman|Teague FFA|$2,250.00 |Teague Buyers Group 1, 2 & 3
Bailey Whittington|Teague FFA |$2,500.00|Citizens State Bank
Kaden Brockman|Freestone Community 4-H|$5,000.00 |Freestone County 4-H Adults
MARKET GOAT
-Grand Champion|Kenna Coufal|Fairfield 4-H|$6,500.00 |Texas Farm Credit
-Reserve Champion|Cade Nelson|Fairfield FFA|$5,000.00 |Fairfield Young Farmers
Kalyn Smith|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|Teague Buyers Group 1, 2 & 3
Ellie Grissett|Fairfield 4-H|$4,975.00|R Construction
Rylee Stacks|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|Business In Support of Youth
Cameron Fortson|Teague FFA|$2,750.00|CETA
Lexi Chapman|Wortham 4-H|$4,000.00|Wortham Buyers Group
Cannyn Crowley|Teague FFA|$2,500.00|C.R. 601 Group
James Grissett|Fairfield 4-H|$4,975.00|R Construction
Landon Morrison|Fairfield FFA|$3,250.00|NIP Ranch
Bailey Rhea|Freestone Community 4-H|$3,500.00|Citizens State Bank
Lucky Jones|Teague FFA|$2,750.00|Athens Commission Company Inc.
Kennedee Stroade|Teague FFA|$4,000.00|Scott’s Collision
Peyton Johnson|Fairfield FFA|$3,000.00|Fairfield Young Farmers & Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home
Ava Gallegos|Fairfield 4-H|$3,000.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults
Abigail Gallegos|Fairfield 4-H|$3,000.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults & Texas Farm Bureau
Monty Morgan|Fairfield 4-H|$2,750.00|CETA & Freestone County 4-H Adults
Wyatt Cox|Teague FFA|$2,500.00|C.R. 601 Group & Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Rian Dillon|Teague FFA|$4,000.00|Service Truck Depot
Tom Bates|Teague FFA|$3,750.00|Sam’s Restaurant
Bragg Bonner|Fairfield FFA|$4,975.00|MD Construction
Landry Bayless|Fairfield FFA|$2,500.00|The Other Group
Ryan MacMillan|Fairfield FFA|$3,250.00|Business In Support of Youth
Suzune Awalt|Freestone Community 4-H|$4,975.00|MD Construction
Madilyn Steen|Freestone Community 4-H|$3,500.00|Long Industries
Mabry Steen|Freestone Community 4-H|$4,750.00|Teague Buyers Group 1, 2 & 3
Brice Morrison|Fairfield FFA|$4,500.00|R Construction
Hunter Brooke|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|Twisted Vines Event Center
Hadlie Morrison|Fairfield FFA|$4,975.00|R Construction
Landon Evans|Teague FFA|$3,000.00|Long Industries
POULTRY
-Grand Champion|Austin Mims|Teague FFA|$5,000.00|Bush’s Chicken
-Reserve Champion|Caden Sifford|Teague FFA|$4,000.00|Texas Farm Credit
James Ingram|Teague FFA|$1,250.00|C.R. 601 Group & Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Gracie Brown|Teague FFA|$1,750.00|Community National Bank & Trust
Leynie Horton|Teague FFA|$1,000.00|C.R. 601 Group & Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Tammy Holland|Teague FFA|$2,250.00|Freestone County Fair Supporters
Alexis McKain|Teague FFA|$1,250.00|Freestone County Fair Supporters
Mims Brendan|Teague FFA|$1,250.00|Long Industries
Jacob Gandara|Teague FFA|$1,250.00|Citizens State Bank
Easton Driskell|Fairfield 4-H|$3,975.00|5 R Metals
MARKET RABBITS
-Grand Champion|Bryson Myers|Fairfield 4-H|$4,000.00 |Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
-Reserve Champion|Heath Emmons|Wortham 4-H |$3,500.00|Good Neighbor Cleaners
Holten Ansley|Wortham FFA|$1,250.00|Wortham Buyers Group
Elizabeth Mathison|Teague FFA|$2,000.00|Texas Farm Bureau
Skylar Thomas|Teague FFA|$1,500.00|C.R. 601 Group & Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
Adalyn Black|Teague FFA|$1,250.00|C4 Production Services
Brailey Keeney|Fairfield FFA|$2,000.00|Midcoast Energy & Wortham Buyers Group
Karlie Paris|Teague FFA|$2,500.00|Citizens State Bank & Freestone County Fair Supports
Audrey Archibald|Fairfield 4-H|$3,475.00|Freestone County 4-H Adults
Allison Roller|Fairfield FFA|$2,500.00|Breck Dodd, C.R. 601 Group, & Tony Adkins-Specialty Risk Insurance – Nationwide
As always, thanks to the buyers, the hard-working youth exhibitors, and their families, and the teachers and adult leaders for a successful Livestock Show Sale.
Special thanks to Oncor, Citizens State Bank, PR Equipment, Uplight Digital Marketing, and all the County Fair sponsors.
Thanks also to all the volunteers and the Freestone County Fair Association Board members.
Freestone County Fair Association Board includes President Clint Minchew, Vice-President David Pickens, Secretary / Treasurer Nadine Ivy Phillips, and Directors: Todd Craig, Collin Puckett, Frank Bonner, Jody Bodine, Brent Holmes and Michael Morrison.
Long-time County Fair volunteers (at left) received special recognition for their many years of volunteer service to the Freestone County Fair and the Livestock Show. They were awarded #1 and #2 commemorative belt buckles, specially made for the 100th Year Anniversary.
Committee Chairpersons for the 2022 Freestone County Fair: Frank Bonner – Livestock; Todd Craig – Livestock Facilities; Vanessa Smith – Parade; Clint Minchew – Rodeo; Vanessa Smith – Entertainment; Brent Holmes – Commercial Exhibits; Brent Holmes – Food Vendors; Nicole Crawford – Home Economics; David Pickens – Advertisements; Kelly Tyus – History Book; Nadine Phillips – Celebration; Emily Goodson – Coronation; Clint Minchew and Collin Puckett – Livestock Sale; Erin Davis – Sale Ring Banners; Todd Craig and Collin Puckett – Reserve Parking; Todd Craig and Collin Puckett – Arena Parking; Clint Minchew – RV Parking; Kathy Jones – Rodeo Concessions; Byron Jones – Grounds Care; Dorothy Tippens – Restrooms; LaDonna Turner and Collin Puckett – Stick Horse and Mutton Bustin; Morse Keaton – Security.
Livestock Superintendents: Breeding and Market Cattle – Todd Craig and Asst. Clint Fryer; Breeding and Market Swine – Jody Bodine and Asst. Donna Day. Goats – Mike Clifton and Asst. Jennifer Cruce; Breeding and Market Sheep – David Pickens and Asst. Michael Grissett; Breeding and Market Rabbits – Ross Mathison; Poultry – Shawn Sifford; and Pet Show – Lena Erwin.
The 2022 FCFA Advisors were Clay Sherman, Fairfield ISD FFA and Erin Davis, Freestone County Extension Agent – 4H.
The Home Economics Superintendents: Angela Oglesbee, Nicole Crawford, Demar Hill and Ashlee Daniel.
If we missed someone, we apologize in advance.
Thanks to everyone who made Fair Week such a special event for 2022.
Buyer Groups
Business in Support of Youth
Heritage Title, Fairfield Paint & Body, Rutherford Buying Station, Glick Excavation, Fairfield Tractor, MAP Services, Rollo Insurance, Winters Oil, M&W Waste, Cothran Ag Services, Stewart Toyota, Woody Folsom Automotive, Deagan Trailer, Catching Bros Auction, Will Hallmark-State Farm, Bar None Country Store, Mound Creek Ranch, McSwane Realty, Alford Rentals, Dr. Brent Moore, DDS, Capps Memorial Chapel, D & S Ag Service, Fish & Still Equip., M.D. Hill Cattle, Incommons Bank, Red Hat Rental, Mike’s Landscaping, Valence Operating, Circle Z Hay Bailing, Nicholls Auction Marketing, Lambert Auction Co., South TX Tack, Cowboy Trailer Sales, Cavender Ranches, Alan’s Tire Service, Primrose RV Park, ABC Fertilizer, Eddies Autobody & Tire, Fairfield Fence Service, Dale Hurst, Edward Jones, Jeff & Lisa Taylor, Edward Jones, M & R Business, Morrison Lawn Service, Hays Ag Service, Emmons Ranch, RD Equine, Sharon Ridge – CPA, Freestone Diesel Repair, Western Bloodstock – Jeremy Barnick, Steiner Ranch Steakhouse, Steve Petty Auto Group, Cattle Brokers
Originals
Don & LaQueta Posey, Gene Robinson Family, John Lester, Brent & Lori Holmes, Sid & Molly Fryer, Clark & Jessica Fryer, Billy & Tammy Lide, Wade & Rayetta Shaw, Frank Bonner, Epps – 4M, Michael & Piper Morrison, Wesley & April Campbell, Richard & LeeAnn Steen, Andy & Bobbi Bonner, Clint Fryer, Kristan & Boys, David & Chris Ivy, Lakin & Lynn Oakley, Clint Minchew, Wendon & Jane Morrison
The Other Group
Accessories Etc., Edward Jones/John Wilson, Rutherford Auto, Kent Trucking, El Jimador Mexican Restaurant, Shady Oaks RV Park, Rustic Creations, Rutherford Land & Cattle, East Pine Design, Kennedy’s Korner, Eddie’s Auto Body, Dr. Darrell White, Dessert by Mommacakes, Red Hat Rental, Good Neighbor Cleaners
Teague Buyers Group #1
David & Michelle Fowler, Jeff Clark, Freestone Credit Union, Beaird Drilling Services, Jacob Clark, Bowers Funeral Home, Corley Poultry Farm, James & Erin Davis, Fair Sale Crew, Jody & Melissa Bodine, Clayton & Kayse Turner, Steven & Susan Steen, Clay & Christi Jo Kimball, Joel & Destiny Black, Jerry & Kris Staggs, Raymond & Pam Harlan, Dr. Jerry & Dana McCombs, Randy & Tommie Stacks, Kenneth & Cristan Thompson
Teague Buyers Group #2
David & Michelle Fowler, Clint & Emily Evans, Tommie & Christie Oakes, Will & Alyssa Steen, Ronald K. Jones, Shannon & Leslie Sims, Richard & Leigh Ann Steen, Prosperity Bank, Mike & Brenda Jorden, Mary & Don Lee, Beard Drilling Services, Chris & Angie Rogers, Anson & Meagan Rhea, Corley Poultry Farm, James & Erin Davis, Brooke Custom Hay Baling & Ag Services LLC, Leo Long & Family, Drake & Julie Paris,, Brandon Courtney, Jim & Anne Brooke, Bill & Patti Gauntt, Chris & Amber Gonzales, David & Leslie Brown, Withrow Furniture, Quaid Farmer
Teague Buyers Group #3
David & Michelle Fowler, Prosperity Bank, Beaird Drilling Services, Circle Hardware, Mary Jean Vance, Will & Allysa Steen, Teague Insurance, Mike & Veronica Harris, John Lester, Tom & Judy Bates, Randy & Brittnee Stroade, Kyle & Lorretta Chambers, Yoakum Mercantile, Clint & Emily Evans, Brandon & Ritha Smith, Robby & Suzie Hunt, Justin & Allyson Romine, Kenneth & Jennifer Russell, Paul & Susan Beaver, Corbin & Kelli Smart, Chris & Audra Skinner, Eric & Nannette Harwell, Inderman Land Services LLC, Walt & Amber Stacks Family, Tommie & Christie Oakes, Withrow Furniture, Rafter C Services LLC-Brandon Cromeans, Marcus & Linda Steen, Aubrey & Patsy Rawls, Dennis & Debbie Cox
Wortham Buyers Group 2022
Josh Varner (Shell Creek Cattle), Brett Duke (Freestone Diesel Performance), David Knoll, Clyde Ridge, Chris Hoag (Circle H Ag Services), David & Dorothy Bates, Larry Bates, Indio Contracting Services, Rocky Branch Ag Services, Tim Rainy, Donna Bennett, Sam & Kasey Wright, Donald Murphy, Next Step Therapy,
Dana Rae Pillans (Nurse Practitioner), KRW sports fund, Russell and Leslie Black, 42 Ranch, R&M Feed, Chunky Busby, Bud Tacker, Michael Dunn, Sharon Thomas.
