Livestock Sale Eclipses $480,000

History was in the making at this year’s Livestock Show Sale with a brother and sister walking away with the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Steer, both bought by NIP Ranch / Ivy Phillips and Nadine Phillips.

Although the land for sale were down a bit from last year, Freestone County buyers spent an impressive amount in supporting our youth.

Total sales were $365,775 for 130 home-raised animals. Add-ons the day of the sale totaled $115,775 for a grand total of $481,550 for the 2019 Livestock Show Sale.

Add-ons are still being accepted.

There was a nice breeze under the sale barn on this sunny Saturday, June 15, 2019 as auctioneer Clint Minchew welcomed everyone to the Freestone County “World’s” Fair.

After applauding the buyers Minchew made special mention that several working the sale table were former animal exhibitors who were giving back to the community. “Keeping the community together,” he said. “That’s why we’re here.”

Also recognized were this year’s exhibitors, their parents, and members of the Fair Board. “It took a whole lot to make this happen,” added Minchew.

Sounding like a young George Strait, Kall Collins of Teague FFA gave a wonderful rendition of the National Anthem, followed by a prayer before bidding started on the Floors for steer, hog, lamb and goats.

Auctioneer James Grant took over to take bids on the Grand Champion and Reserve Champion animals.

GRAND CHAMPIONS

NIP Ranch / Ivy Phillips and Nadine Phillips purchased the Grand Champion Steer for $12,000 from exhibitor Tate Lewis of Fairfield FFA.

Texas Farm Bureau Insurance bought the Grand Champion Swine for $5,500 from exhibitor Haylee Young of Teague FFA.

Scott’s Collision Center, Freestone Auto Glass, and Isaacs Auto won the bid for the Grand Champion Sheep for $3,750 from exhibitor Cole Coufal of Fairfield FFA.

R Construction took home the Grand Champion Goat for $4,000 from exhibitor Ellie Grissett of Fairfield FFA.

Limestone Project & Employees Fund / NRG paid for the Grand Champion Poultry for $2,500 from exhibitor Carson Sifford of Teague FFA.

Brookshire Brothers of Fairfield, Brookshire Brothers of Teague, Fairfield Lions Club, Teague Chamber of Commerce, and Prosperity Bank of Teague joined together to acquire the Grand Champion Rabbits for $2,750 from exhibitor Anderson Cruce of Fairfield FFA.

RESERVE CHAMPIONS

NIP Ranch / Ivy Phillips and Nadine Phillips bought the Reserve Champion Steer for $7,000 from exhibitor Paisley Lewis of Fairfield FFA.

Texas Farm Credit purchased the Reserve Champion Swine for $3,750 from exhibitor Madilynn Isaacs of Fairfield FFA.

51 Oilfield Services took home the Reserve Champion Sheep for $3,000 from exhibitor Kai Lookabill of Teague FFA.

Fairfield Young Farmers won the bid for the Reserve Champion Goat for $3,500 from exhibitor Cade Nelson of Fairfield FFA.

Midcoast Energy acquired the Reserve Champion Poultry for $1,750 from exhibitor Peyton Faulk of Teague FFA.

Fairfield Young Farmers paid for the Reserve Champion Rabbits for $2,500 from exhibitor Paisley Robinson of Fairfield FFA.

ADDITIONAL BUYERS

Market Steer
–Winners Express – Logan Todd of Fairfield FFA – $5,250
–Neyland Bridge Construction – Annie Oakes of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $6,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Laura Knight of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $5,000
–The Originals – Jayci Phillips of Teague FFA – $4,000
–Rocking F Insurance – Hallie Davidson of Fairfield FFA – $4,500
–Winners Express – Mallorie Sims of Teague FFA – $4,000
–Fairfield Farm & Ranch – Layla Knight of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $5,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Raegan Emmons of Fairfield 4-H – $4,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Megan Holmes of Teague FFA – $4,000
–Dick Scott Ford – Ava Oakes of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $6,250
–The Originals – Chandler Rogers of Teague FFA – $3,500
–Nelson Propane – Brady Welch of Teague FFA – $3,750
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Mollie Sims of Teague FFA – $4,750
–Business in Support of Youth – Reid Rogers of Teague FFA – $3,500
–Rockin F Insurance – Cullen Fryer of Fairfield FFA – $3,750
–MD Construction – Averi Minze of Fairfield FFA – $3,750
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Leevi Bosley of Fairfield FFA – $3,750
–Shell Creek Cattle Company – Jon Ross Black of Wortham 4-H – $5,750
–Capps True Value – Raymie Emmons of Fairfield 4-H – $4,750
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Kendall Thompson of Teague FFA – $3,500
–R Construction Co. – Rachel Lewis of Fairfield 4-H – $4,500
–Nelson Propane – Wyatt Dodd of Fairfield FFA – $4,000
–Neyland Bridge Construction – Paige Emmons of Wortham 4-H – $4,500

Market Swine
–Ken Cook – Frankie Nelson of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–R Construction Co. – Kaitlyn Gilbert of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Calla Childers of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Texas Farm Bureau – Dafne Haigler of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Will-Call Services – Jennifer Pina of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–R Construction Co. – Eli Jay Gilbert of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Teague Buyers Group #3 – Caiden Dowdy of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,250
–NIP Ranch / Ivy Phillips & Nadine Phillips – Blake Phillips of Fairfield FFA – $3,250
–The Other Group – Conner Jackson of Fairfield 4-H – $2,000
–Community National Bank & Trust – Chelsie Faughn of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–3B Ranch / Brackens Cattle Co. – Karlee Sherber of Fairfield 4-H – $2,000
–Craig & Audra Jackson – Ross Smith of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Wortham Buyers Group – Samantha Wright of Wortham FFA – $2,500
–Big Boy Ranch Transportation – Carson Olivarez of Dew 4-H – $2,000
–Midcoast Energy – JW Kofnovec of Wortham 4-H – $2,500
–State Representative Cody Harris – Abigail Young of Teague FFA – $3,000
–R Construction Co. – Allison Grant of Fairfield 4-H – $3,725
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Tye Farmer of Fairfield FFA – $2,300
–The Other Group – Harli Hunt of Fairfield 4-H – $2,500
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Lex Thompson of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Phillip Ivy – Garrett McAdams of Fairfield 4-H – $2,750
–Nelson Propane – Adalyn Peterson of Fairfield FFA – $2,250
–K&G Metals – Ayden Martin of Dew 4-H – $3,000
–Valence Operating – Avery Peterson of Fairfield FFA – $2,100
–Good Neighbor Cleaners – Carter Davis of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Black Livestock – Brighton Bulger of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–CETA – Addie Jo Villa of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home – Reese Young of Teague FFA – $1,500
–Nelson Propane – Reese Young of Teague FFA – $1,500
–I-45 Wrecker Service – Brennan Harris-Sherber of Fairfield 4-H – $2,500
–Freestone Ford – Caden Gonzales of Teague FFA – $2,250
–The Originals – Chloe Crook of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Kylynn Chambers of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,200
–MD Construction – Cooper Craddick of Dew 4-H – $2,000

Market Sheep
–Long Industries – Kade Kimball of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,750
–R Construction Co. – Davie Pickens of Fairfield 4-H – $2,975
–Wortham Buyers Group – Kaeley Bean of Wortham 4-H – $2,000
–Ken Cook – Riley Wallace of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,975
–51 Oilfield Services – Kall Collins of Teague FFA – $2,975
–CETA – Tyler Haynes of Fairfield FFA – $1,500
–R Construction Co. – Cameron McVeay of Fairfield 4-H – $2,100
–Long Industries – Kaston Kimball of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,975
–Texas Farm Bureau – Maci Henderson of Wortham 4-H – $2,975
–Nelson Propane – Dawson Grissett of Fairfield FFA – $2,250
–Texas Farm Credit – Kaylie Ridge of Fairfield FFA – $2,975
–Business in Support of Youth – Caroline Craig of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,500
–Business in Support of Youth – Ava Thompson of Fairfield FFA – $2,700
–MD Construction – Brazos Monico of Fairfield FFA – $2,975
–Camp Shayla – Keagen Watson of Teague FFA – $2,250
–3B Ranch / Brackens Cattle Co. – Charlee Brackens of Fairfield FFA – $2,250
–Freestone Co. Sheriff Reserves – Addison Shipley of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Teague Buyers Group #2 – Lilah Craig of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,400

Market Goat
–Dick Scott Ford – Madelyn Morrison of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Rylee Stacks of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,000
–Incommons Bank – Landry Bayless of Fairfield FFA – $2,100
–Teague Buyers Group #1 – Hannah Bosley of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Community National Bank & Trust – Lucky Jones of Dew 4-H – $2,500
–Business in Support of Youth – Landon Morrison of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Teague Buyers Group #1 – Braden Gauntt of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Avrie Hall of Teague FFA – $2,100
–Capps True Value – Gavin Thaler of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Teague Buyers Group #2 – Emaja Holmes of Teague FFA – $1,800
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Chance Moore of Teague FFA – $1,900
–Ed Smith Dozer Services – Rileigh White of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Athens Livestock – Kennedee Stroade of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Freestone Chryster Jeep – Monty Morgan of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,600
–Ed Smith Dozer Services – Samuel Clifton of Eagle Country 4-H – $1,750
–Business in Support of Youth – Madison Thaler of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Community National Bank & Trust – Ethan Hullum of Teague FFA – $1,900
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Mallory Steen of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Sam’s Restaurant – Avi Hughes of Eagle Country 4-H – $2,300
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Jacob Bosley of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–R Construction Co. – Hadlie Morrison of Fairfield FFA – $3,475
–Texas Farm Credit – Luke Cruce of Fairfield FFA – $2,600
–MD Construction – MaKenna Eppes of Dew 4-H – $3,475
–XTO Energy – Kalyn Smith of Teague FFA – $2,750
–Business in Support of Youth – Madelyn Tharp of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Landon Evans of Teague FFA – $2,250
–Business in Support of Youth – Stephen Bates of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Cole Chapman of Wortham 4-H – $2,250

Poultry
–Corley Poultry Farm – Tammy Holland of Teague FFA – $1,100
–Farmers State Bank – Stephanie Brown of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $1,000
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Gracie Brown of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $1,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Caden Sifford of Teague FFA – $1,200
–Wortham Buyers Group – Brendan Mims of Teague FFA – $1,100
–Teague Buyers Group #4 – Bradyn Faulk of Teague FFA – $1,000
–Big Boy Ranch Transportation – Kole Brackens of Fairfield FFA – $1,100
–Incommons Bank – Wilson Lupo of Fairfield 4-H – $1,500

Market Rabbit
–Fairfield Rotary Club – Grayson Holcomb of Fairfield 4-H – $1,300
–Wortham Buyers Club – Aleiyah West of Fairfield FFA – $600
–Midcoast Energy – Aleiyah West of Fairfield FFA – $600
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Jake White of Fairfield FFA – $1,100
–Lupo Rustic Creations – Kylee McGowan of Dew 4-H – $900
–R Construction – Ellie Mathison of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,475
–Nelson Propane – Sebastian Matthews of Fairfield FFA – $1,300
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Audrey Archibald of Fairfield FFA – $1,400
–Common Ground Insurance – Kiera Walker of Eagle Country 4-H – $1,000

Thanks again to all the buyers, youth exhibitors, parents, and County Fair board for making this event possible.

A very special thank you to The Butcher’s Choice / Scooter Long and Fairfield Young Farmers for sponsoring the 2019 Sale Buyer Breakfast.

(Photos by Nicole Schaefer)

–Ken Cook – Frankie Nelson of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–R Construction Co. – Kaitlyn Gilbert of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Calla Childers of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Texas Farm Bureau – Dafne Haigler of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Will-Call Services – Jennifer Pina of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–R Construction Co. – Eli Jay Gilbert of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Teague Buyers Group #3 – Caiden Dowdy of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,250
–NIP Ranch / Ivy Phillips & Nadine Phillips – Blake Phillips of Fairfield FFA – $3,250
–The Other Group – Conner Jackson of Fairfield 4-H – $2,000
–Community National Bank & Trust – Chelsie Faughn of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–3B Ranch / Brackens Cattle Co. – Karlee Sherber of Fairfield 4-H – $2,000
–Craig & Audra Jackson – Ross Smith of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Wortham Buyers Group – Samantha Wright of Wortham FFA – $2,500
–Big Boy Ranch Transportation – Carson Olivarez of Dew 4-H – $2,000
–Midcoast Energy – JW Kofnovec of Wortham 4-H – $2,500
–State Representative Cody Harris – Abigail Young of Teague FFA – $3,000
–R Construction Co. – Allison Grant of Fairfield 4-H – $3,725
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Tye Farmer of Fairfield FFA – $2,300
–The Other Group – Harli Hunt of Fairfield 4-H – $2,500
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Lex Thompson of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Phillip Ivy – Garrett McAdams of Fairfield 4-H – $2,750
–Nelson Propane – Adalyn Peterson of Fairfield FFA – $2,250
–K&G Metals – Ayden Martin of Dew 4-H – $3,000
–Valence Operating – Avery Peterson of Fairfield FFA – $2,100
–Good Neighbor Cleaners – Carter Davis of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Black Livestock – Brighton Bulger of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–CETA – Addie Jo Villa of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home – Reese Young of Teague FFA – $1,500
–Nelson Propane – Reese Young of Teague FFA – $1,500
–I-45 Wrecker Service – Brennan Harris-Sherber of Fairfield 4-H – $2,500
–Freestone Ford – Caden Gonzales of Teague FFA – $2,250
–The Originals – Chloe Crook of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Kylynn Chambers of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,200
–MD Construction – Cooper Craddick of Dew 4-H – $2,000
Market Sheep
–Long Industries – Kade Kimball of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,750
–R Construction Co. – Davie Pickens of Fairfield 4-H – $2,975
–Wortham Buyers Group – Kaeley Bean of Wortham 4-H – $2,000
–Ken Cook – Riley Wallace of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,975
–51 Oilfield Services – Kall Collins of Teague FFA – $2,975
–CETA – Tyler Haynes of Fairfield FFA – $1,500
–R Construction Co. – Cameron McVeay of Fairfield 4-H – $2,100
–Long Industries – Kaston Kimball of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,975
–Texas Farm Bureau – Maci Henderson of Wortham 4-H – $2,975
–Nelson Propane – Dawson Grissett of Fairfield FFA – $2,250
–Texas Farm Credit – Kaylie Ridge of Fairfield FFA – $2,975
–Business in Support of Youth – Caroline Craig of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,500
–Business in Support of Youth – Ava Thompson of Fairfield FFA – $2,700
–MD Construction – Brazos Monico of Fairfield FFA – $2,975
–Camp Shayla – Keagen Watson of Teague FFA – $2,250
–3B Ranch / Brackens Cattle Co. – Charlee Brackens of Fairfield FFA – $2,250
–Freestone Co. Sheriff Reserves – Addison Shipley of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Teague Buyers Group #2 – Lilah Craig of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,400
Market Goat
–Dick Scott Ford – Madelyn Morrison of Fairfield FFA – $3,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Rylee Stacks of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,000
–Incommons Bank – Landry Bayless of Fairfield FFA – $2,100
–Teague Buyers Group #1 – Hannah Bosley of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Community National Bank & Trust – Lucky Jones of Dew 4-H – $2,500
–Business in Support of Youth – Landon Morrison of Fairfield FFA – $2,500
–Teague Buyers Group #1 – Braden Gauntt of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Avrie Hall of Teague FFA – $2,100
–Capps True Value – Gavin Thaler of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Teague Buyers Group #2 – Emaja Holmes of Teague FFA – $1,800
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Chance Moore of Teague FFA – $1,900
–Ed Smith Dozer Services – Rileigh White of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Athens Livestock – Kennedee Stroade of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Freestone Chryster Jeep – Monty Morgan of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,600
–Ed Smith Dozer Services – Samuel Clifton of Eagle Country 4-H – $1,750
–Business in Support of Youth – Madison Thaler of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–Community National Bank & Trust – Ethan Hullum of Teague FFA – $1,900
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Mallory Steen of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Sam’s Restaurant – Avi Hughes of Eagle Country 4-H – $2,300
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Jacob Bosley of Fairfield FFA – $2,000
–R Construction Co. – Hadlie Morrison of Fairfield FFA – $3,475
–Texas Farm Credit – Luke Cruce of Fairfield FFA – $2,600
–MD Construction – MaKenna Eppes of Dew 4-H – $3,475
–XTO Energy – Kalyn Smith of Teague FFA – $2,750
–Business in Support of Youth – Madelyn Tharp of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Landon Evans of Teague FFA – $2,250
–Business in Support of Youth – Stephen Bates of Teague FFA – $2,000
–Business in Support of Youth – Cole Chapman of Wortham 4-H – $2,250
Poultry
–Corley Poultry Farm – Tammy Holland of Teague FFA – $1,100
–Farmers State Bank – Stephanie Brown of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $1,000
–Golden Circle Buyers Group – Gracie Brown of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $1,000
–Citizens State Bank of Teague – Caden Sifford of Teague FFA – $1,200
–Wortham Buyers Group – Brendan Mims of Teague FFA – $1,100
–Teague Buyers Group #4 – Bradyn Faulk of Teague FFA – $1,000
–Big Boy Ranch Transportation – Kole Brackens of Fairfield FFA – $1,100
–Incommons Bank – Wilson Lupo of Fairfield 4-H – $1,500
Market Rabbit
–Fairfield Rotary Club – Grayson Holcomb of Fairfield 4-H – $1,300
–Wortham Buyers Club – Aleiyah West of Fairfield FFA – $600
–Midcoast Energy – Aleiyah West of Fairfield FFA – $600
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Jake White of Fairfield FFA – $1,100
–Lupo Rustic Creations – Kylee McGowan of Dew 4-H – $900
–R Construction – Ellie Mathison of Freestone Comm. 4-H – $2,475
–Nelson Propane – Sebastian Matthews of Fairfield FFA – $1,300
–Fairfield Young Farmers – Audrey Archibald of Fairfield FFA – $1,400
–Common Ground Insurance – Kiera Walker of Eagle Country 4-H – $1,000
Thanks again to all the buyers, youth exhibitors, parents, and County Fair board for making this event possible.
A very special thank you to The Butcher’s Choice / Scooter Long and Fairfield Young Farmers for sponsoring the 2019 Sale Buyer Breakfast.
Karen Leidy reporting.