Fair sees good participation

By Editor | July 17, 2024 |

Photo by Shari Harris
Texas County MU Extension Council Chair Jeff Gettys, left; Dr. Janice Weddle, extension engagement specialist, far right; and Eric Meusch, livestock specialist, second from right; are shown with this year’s Texas County Farm Family. The Ramseys, from left, Mikendra, Jimmy, Carson and Cynthia, of Houston, were honored at the MU Extension Presentation at the fair.

By Shari Harris

Publisher

The 2024 Texas County Livestock Fair was held last week at the Texas County Fairgrounds. In the livestock categories, at least 91 youth entries were made this year. In addition, numerous entries were made in the Horticulture, Field Crops, Ag. Production and Home Economics category. Several tractors were also on display in the Tractor Show.

The growth of participation in the fair was commended by Extension guest speaker and Missouri Cattlemen’s Association President Chuck Miller, who recalled the first Texas County Fair, when only a handful of entries were made. Miller held the position of FFA Advisor at Houston High School for several years, and now lives in Olean, Mo.

In addition to the presentation of awards Saturday morning, this year’s Texas County Farm Family was also recognized – Jimmy and Cynthia Ramsey, and children Mikendra and Carson, of Houston. They operate Ramsey Red Angus and are fifth generation producers in Texas County. The Ramseys also have a Century Farm.

A Farmer Appreciation Dinner took place at noon on Saturday and was organized by the Fair Board and sponsored by MU Extension. It was followed by the Livestock Sale in the afternoon.

Winners at this year’s fair include, by category:

Market Hogs

Supreme Champion, Carcass Merit Champion – Eli Koch

Reserve Supreme Champion – Waylon Manier

Live Show Grand Champion – Madison Prescott

Rate Of Gain Champion – Coleman Richardson

Market Steers

Supreme Champion, Live Show Grand Champion, Rate of Gain Champion – Wyatt Medlin

Reserve Supreme Champion – Carlie Tuttle

Live Show Reserve Champion – Claire Shelton

Carcass Merit Champion – Tucker Pursifull

Rabbits (Youth, Market: Pen of 3)

Grand Champion – Myla Woods

Reserve Champion – Colson Enfield

Market Goats

Supreme Champion, Live Show Grand Champion – Zella Peterson

Reserve Supreme Champion – Grace Conner

Live Show Reserve Champion – Rylee Virture

Carcass Merit Champion – Raylee Virture

Rate Of Gain Champion – Myla Woods

Poultry (Youth, Market: Pen of 3)

Supreme Champion – Landry Gleghorn

Reserve Supreme Champion – Carson Ramsey

Photo by Shari Harris
Madelyn Smith won Supreme Champion, Live Show Grand Champion, Carcass Merit Champion, Rate of Gain Champion in the Market Lamb category.

Market Lambs

Supreme Champion, Live Show Grand Champion, Carcass Merit Champion, Rate of Gain Champion – Madelyn Smith

Reserve Supreme Champion, Live Show Reserve Champion – Adi Rouse

Home Economics

1st place ribbon – Whitney Michel, Wooden Mountain Scene

2nd place ribbon – Asia Parish, Eastern Hercules Beetle Display

3rd place ribbon – Bre H. Wuertley, Fishing Boat, Welding