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Abigail Minick
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Abigail Minick and this is Bailey, my market hog. I
would like to invite you to attend the Mother Lode Fair’s Virtual
Junior Livestock Auction. I am 11 years old and this is my second
year in the Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H Club. In the last 4 months,
most of my time has been put into many hours of feeding,
watering, exercising and grooming Bailey to get him ready for
showing and selling, and now the live fair is canceled. He has
been fed the best diet and taken very good care of, while I have
been gaining knowledge of excellent care of livestock. Profits
from my sale of him with good toward my market hog for next
year, for school supplies next year, and into m college savings
account for my future education. I would be so thankful for your
support. Thank you!
For more information and buyer preregistration, please visit
motherlodefair.org. Virtual bidding opens July 3 at 3 PM and
starts closing July 5 at 9 AM.
Addison Rose Maguire
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Addison Rose Maguire and I'm a
sophomore at Sonora Union High School as well as a
member of the Sonora FFA chapter for the past 2 years. I
began raising project animals at age 9 showing as an
independent exhibitor, later joining the Tuolumne Pioneers
4-H club. This year marks my 6th year at the Motherlode
Fair. For your consideration I have raised a Boer goat that
currently weighs 76lbs. I've enjoyed raising my goat and I
love how he’s always waiting for me with a smile. Yes he
does smile at me. Although It will definitely be hard to see
him go, the funds earned from his sale will go towards the
costs of his feed and relate supplies. Any left over proceeds
will go into my savings for the purchase of next year's
animal and my future. This year’s auction is both
bittersweet as I will truly miss our wonderful community
gathering together as we have done in previous years. . On
the other hand I’m truly very grateful that our Fair
Superintendent and staff have managed to provide us with
a Livestock auction.. Market Goats will be sold at the
Mother Lode Fair virtual livestock auction, July 3-5. To pre-
register as a buyer, please go to
https://motherlode.fairwire.com/.
I thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely
Addison Rose Maguire
Alana Black
Summerville FFA
Dear Agriculture Supporter,
My name is Alana Black and I am a 14 year old freshman at Summerville Union High School in
Tuolumne. This is my first year as a member The National FFA Organization. I have been very
active in the Agriculture Department, taking full advantage of all the leadership and career
development opportunities available to me through the organization. Next year, I will be serving
as the 2020-2021 Summerville FFA Reporter on the officer team. This year, I am raising and
showing a market swine for the Mother Lode Fair for the first time.
My project began on March 9th when I traveled to pick up my pig. Since then, I have put in hours
and hours of work in managing my project to make sure I can present a healthy, beautiful animal.
This experience has taught me time management, responsibility, and financial organization. I have
worked diligently to find rides to and from the farm to tend to my pig, and take the time to
thoroughly brush/wash him to keep him healthy and walk him daily to build muscle for a finished
carcass.
I take pride in raising my animal to be a wholesome food product for a local community member.
That is why since day one I have fed him Showrite Feed. I began with 19 g and have transitioned
him into Showrite 17 g. My swine, who I have named Boulder, is a Yorkshire/blue butt cross and
was bred by Gardner Family Farms. When it comes time for processing, I estimate my swine to be
around 250-265 lbs.
Situations this year have been different due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The physical Mother Lode
Fair and auction have been canceled but there will be an online auction. I would be beyond
grateful for any support that you might be willing to give me and fellow FFA members of our
chapter, by either putting add-ons on kids projects or even just taking a look at the online auction.
I would like to say thank you for taking the time to read this letter as I know that your time is
valuable. I know that our community has a strong tradition of supporting the agriculture youth of
our county and we are very fortunate as FFA members to have this support. If you have any
questions about the online Junior Livestock Auction or how to become a buyer, please contact the
fairgrounds at 209-532-7428.
The profits that I earn from the sale of my market swine will go towards my future SAE projects,
my college fund, and a truck for transportation. I plan to go to college in either Wyoming or
Montana to earn a degree in Agriculture Science. Again, thank you for your support and I hope to
hear back from you.
Alana Black
Alexander Horat
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
Hello, my name is Alexander Horat and this is my first year
raising a market hog. This year, I am raising a Hampshire and
her name is Dutchess. She ahs been raised on a very
beautiful field since March 14, 2020, where she gets to walk
and run around everyday. A well constructed shelter
complete with an automatic watering and feeding system
has been in place to make sure she is always well fed and
hydrated. My goal has been to raise a happy and healthy
hog.
Ashleigh Esquivel
Summerville FFA
Hello my name is Ashleigh Esquivel, I am 17 years old and
will be a Senior at Summerville Union High School. I am
actively involved with FFA, Softball and Cheer. My plan after
high school is to attend college with my saved money. This
will be my third year attending the Motherlode Fair but this
year I will be bringing 2 animals to fair with me. My project
this year is a Market Swine and Goat. My pig is a Female
Black Cross, Her name is Ember. I have purchased her from
Gardner Family Farms for $425. Over the last few months I
have been working hard with Ember to get her ready for the
fair. I have been feeding her Showrite 19g since I brought
her home. My Goat is a Male Boar. His name is Egan. I
purchased him from Cuneuo Farms for $300. I have also
been working very hard with Egan to get him ready for this
year's upcoming fair. I have been feeding Egan Barale Mac
Goat and slowly have transitioned him to Showmaker Goat
since he has come home. All of the money that I raise from
doing both of my projects will be put towards paying back
my loans for this year and the rest will be saved for college.
This year I will be auctioning both my animals off July 3rd-
5th. I want to thank you and your business for supporting
the Exhibitors at the fair each year and for taking time out of
your busy day to come down to the auction and support our
youth and our projects we have worked very hard to take
care of and raise to provide food for families to enjoy.
If you have any questions about the Mother Lode Fair or
concerns regarding it please contact the Fair Office.
Sincerely,
Ashleigh Esquivel
Ashley Newman
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hello my name is Ashley Newman. I would like to invite you to the
Mother Lode Fair Virtual Auction for Junior Livestock and Small
Livestock.
Let me tell you a little about myself. This would have been my 5th year
of showing a goat and my 2nd year of showing a pig. I really enjoy
showing and raising my animals. This is the first year that I bred my
own market goat for fair. I am also in the .22 club. I enjoy all of my
animals and being outside. I just graduated from 8th grade and can’t
wait to start high school. I really like being with my family. My favorite
things to do with them is going camping and being on the water with
our kayaks.
Due to COVID-19, the auction for goats, meat rabbits, pigs, lambs and
steers has moved to be a virtual auction to continue to support my
sister, myself and my fellow exhibitors. I would like to personally invite
you to take part in this auction and to be a buyer. You can go to this
website https://motherlode.fairwire.com and pre-register as a buyer.
Or you can go to the Mother Lode Fair’s website and follow the
instructions there. If you have any questions you can call the Fair
Office at 209-532-7428 and there will be someone there during the
auction that can help you.
If you want to buy an animal but don’t want the whole thing you can
find someone to go into the sale with you and share an animal. You
just have one person doing all of the bidding. Also because of this
year’s circumstances the Fair is allowing bump bids. This is where you
can add to a person’s animals’ price without having to buy the whole
animal. If you have any questions just call the number above.
Thank you for supporting me and my other hard-working fellow
exhibitors.
Austin Paris
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hi! My name is Austin Paris. I am 12 years old and just completed the
6th grade at Curtis Creek Academy. I am a 5th year 4-H member and a
member of the Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H Club. This year I am in the
Swine, Rabbits, and LEGO Robotics projects.
I have shown goats, pigs, or rabbits at the Mother Lode Fair for the
past 4 years. Some of the awards I am most proud of are winning
Senior Showmanship Pygmy Goats (‘18), Junior Showmanship Meat
Goats (‘19), and 1st Place Small Livestock Display (‘19). When I’m not
working with my animals I enjoy being in theater productions at SRT,
playing video games, and riding my quad.
This year I chose to raise a Duroc for my market hog. Durocs have a
higher level of intermuscular fat which results in a marbling effect.
They also have a slightly higher back fat which leads to making them
tastier with a lower bite resistance. I am sure you will LOVE the bacon
and chops from this pig!
If you are interested in bidding on either of my market projects or any
of my fellow exhibitors please visit www.motherlodefair.org. you can
get all the information and pre-register as a buyer there. The Virtual
Auction will be held 3 pm Friday, July 3rd – 9 am Sunday, July 5th. If
you are interested in supporting an exhibitor like me but don’t want
all the meat there are lots of options like splitting with a friend, or
consigning the meat (not available for rabbits). You may also consider
placing an “add-on” bid which will add a tax-deductible donation to
the final sale price. Please feel free to contact the Fair office if you
have any questions. Thank You!
Brayden Garrett Sonora FFA
Caleb Pierce Foothill 4-H Swine
Cameron Christie
Sonora FFA
Hello, I’m Cameron Christie. I’m 17 years old and I am a Sonora FFA
member. Some things I enjoy doing are playing music, bike riding,
skateboarding, fishing, and hunting. My career goals are animal
health care and nutrition.
This year I am showing my pig Sizzle, a Hampshire barrow. The
Hampshire breed originated from areas around Northern England
and Scotland and are known for being rapid growers and being
muscular. They are medium sized pigs and very desirable for meat
production. That’s because a Hampshire’s carcass is thick-skinned
and lean. It doesn’t have as much back fat as other pigs, which is a
great quality. There ends up being less waste and you get more
meat. Hampshire pigs can be identified by the white stripe running
down the front legs of the black body. By fair, I expect Sizzle to
weigh around 255-265 lb. I have been feeding him three pounds of
Showtime Feed Combat Hog Feed each meal. I walk him everyday to
keep him healthy. By fair, I will have spent over 225 hours taking
care of my pig. The money I receive from the auction will go straight
to my college savings account. I will be very grateful if you would
please consider participating in the auction and help me reach my
future goals by buying my pig.
Due to cancellation of the 2020 Mother Lode Fair, there will be an
online auction using a program called ShoWorks. Buyer pre-
registration is open now at https://motherlode.fairwire.com.
Bidding opens July 3rd at 3 pm and closes Sunday July 5th at 9 am.
This year, if you cannot purchase an animal, but would still like to
contribute, you can give a “bump bid” of a specific amount through
July 10th. I would be ever so thankful for your support. You can find
more information about the online auction at
https://motherlodefair.org or contact the Fair Office.Conor Lott Foothill 4-H Swine
Corey Ketchem
Summerville FFA
Hi, my name is Corey Ketchem I am 16 years old and enrolled as
a sophomore at Summerville high school. This is my second year
as an FFA member at Summerville. I have a total of 5 years of
raising swine experience. This year I am raising a Hampshire gilt
that was bought from Gardner family farms in San Miguel back in
March. My pig current weighs 244LBS. I expect her to weigh in
the 260-270 range by the time of auction. I have fed 4 pounds of
Showrite 17% each day split up into two different feeding
periods. I also added a cup of protein pellets and oats to her
daily feed to help the pig bulk up and fill out so when the time
for fair arrives she will look good, but taste even better. Last year
I invested the money that I earn from my swine project into a
welder. I am hoping this year to earn enough money to go to
school to become a welder.
Due to COVID-19, The Mother Lode Fair Livestock Auctions have
moved online for 2020. I would like to invite you to take part in
this online auction. At this time Buyer pre-registration is now
open on https://motherlode.fairwire.com . On
mymotherlodefair.com site, you can find information on how the
online auction will operate. Bidding will start Friday, July 3nd at 3
PM and will begin closing on Sunday, July 5th at 9 AM. If you
have any more questions contact me by call, text, or email.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Corey Barret KetchemDavid (Ry) Atkins
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Ry Atkins and this is my second year as a member of
the Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H, and my second year participating in
the Tuolumne County Fair to sell my product, which is a pig. My
pig’s name is Timmy and he is a Blue butt. I have spent quality
time with Timmy the last four months. He has a good frame with
heavy muscling and has not contracted any illnesses or
complications. I believe his health is a direct result of a proper
diet. For example, I fermented his feed with apple cider vinegar
and water which functioned as a natural antibiotic to boost his
immune system. Because of my homemade remedy I did not
have to call my veterinarian for anything. I believe Timmy will
compete really well and I would ike to invite you to the Mother
Lode Fair to bid on my pig. Due to COVID-19 this year’s fair will
be held online for a virtual bidding, held by the Mother Lode Fair,
at ShoWorks on July 3rd beginning at 3 pm and will end July 5th at
9 am.
Thank you for support during these unprecedented times.
Sincerely,
David (Ry) AtkinsEdward Horat
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
Hello, my name is Edward Horat and this is my first year raising a
market pig. This year, I am raising a Yorkshire and her name is
Piggy. Since March 14th, 2020, she has been raised on a large
field where she gets to root and roam around freely. She sleeps
in a well constructed shelter that I helped build with an
automatic watering and feeding system so that she never lacks
good nutrition and hydration. She is a happy and healthy pig and
it has been a lot of fun raising her.Emily Orpurt
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Emily Orpurt and I am 16 years old. I have
been showing swine for 7 years and this is my 3rd year showing
with Sonora High FFA. My Hampshire gilt, Suzie, will be virtually
auctioned off with the Mother Lode Fair. Although I am very
saddened we cannot have a live auction, I am very grateful for
the virtual auction we will have. We will be using a website
called ShoWorks. Go to
https://motherlode.fairwire.com/buyerlogon.aspx to pre-register
as a buyer. If you do not want to buy an animal, but put money
towards a certain exhibitor, you will be able to “bump” or “add
on” money to that specific kid and their project.
I would like to thank all of the buyers that have stuck with us
exhibitors during this tough time and welcome all of the new
buyers.Eve Ballard Foothill 4-H Swine
Faith Hamilton
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Faith Hamilton and I am a Senior at
Summerville High School. I played 4 years
Volleyball, 4 years Powder Puff Football, 1 year
Track and Soccer and did stats for Girls
Basketball. In the fall I will be attending
Columbia College where I plan to major in
Agriculture and I hope to play on the Volleyball
Team.
This is my 9th year in 4-H where I am in my 4th
year as a County Ambassador. My projects have
included Swine, Community Service, BBQ Crew
and Leadership. This year I have raised a
Berkshire/Hampshire cross. She is well
structured, full bodied and has a good spread of
muscle with a small layer of fat for good
flavoring of the meat.Hosanna Atkins
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Hosanna Atkins, I am fourteen years old, and this is my
second year participating in the Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H Club. I
recently graduated from Mother Lode Christian School and am going
to attend Summerville High School this upcoming school year.
This year I raised a male, Berkshire to sell at this year’s Mother Lode
Fair, his name is Opie. I bought Opie from Golden State Genetics in
Turlock, he was the first big purchase I made with last year’s Fair
money. I feed him daily with Show 100, although I do not know his
weight he has grown steadily and progressed enormously from when
I first got him. Opie has a sweet demeanor and an easy temperament.
He enjoys walks, loves to root around, adores attention, and likes to
get wet. Opie’s frame is well proportioned between fat and muscle,
creating a richly marbled meat, a delicious meal, and tender and juicy
flavor to enjoy. I am positive that whoever buys my pig will not be
disappointed.
Participating in 4-H is a great way to experience the business world,
learn to care for an animal that will one day be consumed, make new
friends, and work hard to give back to the community as well as
receiving from its generosity.
Due to Covid-19 this year’s Mother Lode Fair will be held virtually on
July 3rd starting at 9 am through July 5th ending at 9 am. Go online to
bid and show support to our local 4-H members, and I encourage you
to buy my pig!!!
Thank you,
Hosanna AtkinsIsaac Smith
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
SwineIzabella Bolton
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Bella Bolton, I am 16 years old and currently
attending Sonora High School for my junior year. This is my second
year in FFA raising a market hog for the Mother Lode County Fair.
While in FFA besides raising my market hog, I have also attended
leadership conferences.
This year I raised a spunky, social, and energetic blue butt hog
named Albey. Raising Albey has been a life changing opportunity
that I am looking forward to doing again next year with another
hog.
This year due to the Covid-19 pandemic I will not be able to show
my hog at the Mother Lode County Fair. Although I am very upset
to not be able to truly experience my second year of showing my
market hog, I am extremely grateful to have the Mother Lode
Virtual Livestock Auction. It will begin July 3, 2020 at 3 PM and go
through July 5, 2020 at 9 AM. You can preregister as a buyer at
motherlode.fairwire.com. If you are unable to purchase an animal
but would still like to help and donate you can login to
motherlode.fairwire.com and choose ADD-ON. This gives you the
option to donate any amount towards all livestock that is being
auctioned. You have until July 10th to add on any bids.
Thank you all for your time and consideration.Jack Callahan
Foothill 4-H Swine
Dear Livestock Buyer,
My name is Jack Callahan, and I would like to thank you for supporting
the Mother Lode Fair Junior Livestock Auction. This is my 6th year in
Foothill 4-H, and I am 15 years old. I have raised a Hampshire Cross
Swine this year, and she is a great looking pig! I went to a really good
breeder this year, Ottenwalter Showpigs, and picked out a top quality
show pig. She has been eating well, is right on track with her weight gain,
and loves her baths. Even though we aren’t able to physically show our
project animals this year, I have still been working on showmanship, and
she shows well and has a great walk. Raising pigs for 4-H has been
something that I have always enjoyed, and find it a very rewarding
experience. Each year, I feel that I improve in my knowledge and in my
animal husbandry skills.
I would like to invite you to the 2020 Mother Lode Fair Virtual Auction,
July 3-5! Your participation and support is greatly appreciated by the
youth in our community, who have worked so hard to raise a market
animal for fair! Thank you for your continued support. And even though
we won’t be there in person, it has been made possible to bid on
livestock during the Virtual Auction. Please go to
www.motherlodefair.org for information on how to join the virtual
auction and pre-register. There is also an option of add-on bids this year.
This is an option for people who are not wanting to actually bid on and
purchase the animal, but are interested in adding on a donation to an
exhibitor.
I am very proud to be a part of 4-H. It is such a wonderful organization
and with so much community involvement, and have always been
honored to take part in the Mother Lode Fair. It is the highlight of
summer! Thank you for your time, and I greatly appreciate your
contribution to making this a great auction for the local 4-H and FFA kids.
Sincerely,
Jack CallahanJack Eaves Foothill 4-H Swine
Jacob Ecroyd Summerville FFA
Jacob Pingree Sonora FFA
Jacob Taylor
Sonora FFA
Dear Potential Buyer,
My name is Jacob Taylor and I am a 16 year old junior at Sonora Union High
School. I am a Varsity captain for the football team and actively involved in our FFA
chapter. I recently got into showmanship but I have learned to love it. This is my
second year raising a pig for the Mother Lode Fair. This year, I raised Meatball. He
is a Hamp/Duroc cross and my best friend. In all the years I’ve been around
livestock, I have never seen a hog quite like this one. Not only does he have the
personality of the perfect pet, his structure is immaculate.
Throughout the time I’ve had Meatball, I learned more than I ever thought
possible. Not just about him, but pigs in general. They are some of the smartest
animals you can raise and they love being around you. My favorite part of this
project was watching him transform into the hog he is today. He started out
smaller than the rest, but as soon as we started working together, that all
changed. Although I won’t get to show him at the fair this year, I believe he has
more to offer than the rets with his build and personality alone.
I am writing to invite you to the Mother Lode online sale for livestock. Due to the
COVID-19 pandemic, we will not be able to have a fair or regular livestock sale.
However, we are all still passionate about our animals and we hope to see you
there! Buyer pre-registration is available at https://motherlode.fairwire.com.
Information on how the auction will work as well as any other related information
can be found there. Bidding begins Friday, July 3rd at 3 PM and closes Sunday, July
5th at 9 AM
Thank you for your support!
Jacob TaylorJason Scott
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Jason Scott. Here is a little about me. I am
currently a freshman at Sonora High School and I am 16 years
old. I play football at my high school and I really enjoy playing.
That’s the only sport I play, next I plan on playing at least 3 or
more sports. I really love agriculture and I love showing pigs
and taking them to fair.
This year I am raising a Berkshire and her name is Peppa. In
May she weighed 155 lbs. In July I expect her to weigh 265-
275 lbs. She is an amazing pig with a lot of energy. She gets
fed Showtime feed and has treats here and there.
This year I would like to invite you to the online auction. To
access ShoWorks you can go to the Mother Lode Fair website.
This auction will run from July 3rd @ 3 pm till July 5th @ 9 am.
I would like to thank you for your time and support.
Sincerely,
Jason ScottJayanna Scott
Sonora FFA
Hello my name is Jayanna Scott. I attend Azusa Pacific University
and am majoring in Nursing and minoring in Psychology. At
Azusa Pacific I was an ambassador for the school my freshman
year and next semester will be on the leadership team. I just
finished my freshman year. I have been showing Poultry and
Swine for eight years. This is my last year showing at the Mother
Lode Fair.
This year I decided to get a blue butt pig. His name is “Hogzilla”
and gets fed Showtime feed. He is a character and loves
attention. By the beginning of July he should weigh about 255-
260 lbs.
Due to the current circumstances, this year our auction is
moved to an online platform. To get there you can access
ShoWorks through the Mother Lode Fair website and register as
a buyer from there. Our auction will run from July 3rd @ 3 pm
and will end July 5th @ 9 am. Also new this year there are add
ons that are available and will close July 10th.
I am inviting you to log on and check out our auction. Thank you
for all the support throughout the years.Jazmine Mullins
Summerville FFA
My name is Jazmine Mullins, I am 15 years old and I go
to Summerville high school. I enjoy playing sports and
doing as many FFA activities that I can.
This is my first year in FFA and my first year raising
market swin. I plan to be involved in FFA for the rest of
high school and all throughout college. In March, I
purchased my pig from Gardner Family Farms,
California.
I have learned a lot from being in FFA and raising my
market swine. Not only has it taught me a lot of self
discipline and responsibility, but it has also taught me
the correct ways to properly care for my pig. My first
year in FFA was such a good experience and I can’t wait
for the next years to come.
Since we have had this unfortunate pandemic, our fair
will be held online. The online auction can be found at
https://motherlodefair.org/. I hope you will join us and
support the FFA kids during these difficult times.
Thank you,
Jazmine MullinsJeffrey Paris
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hi, my name is J.J. Paris. I am a 5th year 4-H member and am in the
Tuolumne Pioneers club. I am 14 years old and will be starting High
School at connections in the fall.
I have been showing goats and swine at the Mother Lode Fair for the
past 4 years. Last year I was honored to be awarded the 4-H
Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor award at Fair. I have also been proud
to show my pygmy goat Izmay for the past 4 years earning 2 reserve
and 2 grand champion awards. I am disappointed to not be able to
bring my goats to the Fair this year but I am very glad I will still be
able to sell my market hog at the Virtual Livestock Auction.
When I’m not taking care of my animals I like to rock clib, ride
motorcycles and watch YouTube videos.
For the Fair this year I have raised a Yorkshire gilt. The Yorkshire is a
good meat producer with a higher percentage of lean meat. I have
been feeding Show-rite 17.5% feed and walking my pig daily. I expect
her to weigh in at the top of the range, around 280#. I am very proud
of this year’s hog and know she will produce a great product for your
freezer!
If you are interested in bidding on my pig or any of my fellow
exhibitors please visit www.motherlodefair.org. You can get all the
information and pre-register as a buyer there. The Virtual Auction
will be held 3 pm Friday, July 3rd – 9 am Sunday, July 5th. If you are
interested in supporting an exhibitor like me but don’t want all the
meat there are lots of options like splitting with a friend, or
consigning the meat. You may also consider placing an “add-on” bid
which will add a tax-deductible donation to the final sale price.
Please feel free to contact the Fair Office if you have any questions.
Thank you!Jenna Abbott
Groveland 4-H Swine
Hi, my name is Jenna Abbot and I am 14 years old. I am going
into the 9th grade this year. I am in the Groveland Highlanders 4-
H club and this is my 6th year in 4-H raising and showing swine at
the Mother Lode Fair. I really enjoy raising and showing pigs for
the fair. Raising a pig takes responsibility, which I enjoy. It is
challenging and hard, but it’s definitely worth it, so please show
your support through these hard times by checking out the
Mother Lode Fair Online Livestock Auction.
Thank you so much and I hope you’ll show your support this
year.Jillian Ferreira
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Jillian Ferreira. I am 10 years old and just finished the
5th grade at Sonora Elementary. This is my first year in the
Tuolumne Pioneers Swine project. I had a pig last year, but was
not old enough to show at the fair.
This is my Yorkshire, Tiki. He loves to be scratched behind the
ears, on top of his head and be loved on. His favorite food is
carrots. Tiki has been a good pig when going out on walks. He is
always excited to see me and runs back and forth in his pen,
snorting because he is so happy.
I was looking forward to attending the fair with Tiki this year so I
could show him in showmanship, but I’m not sure how I would
have done because Tiki is so playful! I have been working very
hard to get Tiki in show condition. He has been raised with love
and homegrown pork is better than storebought.
I invite you to the 2020 Mother Lode Virtual Auction for 4-H
starting Friday, July 3 at 3 pm until Sunday, July 5th at 9 am. You
may also consider placing an “ADD-ON” bid which is still tax
deductible. You could even partner with many people and split all
that meat!!
Thank you for taking time to check out Tiki and during this
different year I hope you are able to attend the 2020 Mother
Lode Virtual Auction.
Thank you for taking the time to consider bidding on my fair pig
and for supporting Tuolumne County 4-H.Jocelyn Ferreira
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Jocelyn Ferreira. I am 13 years old and I just
completed the 7th grade at Sonora Elementary. This is my
second year doing the swine project with the Tuolumne
Pioneers.
This is my Hampshire Niko. He is very sweet, playful and
easy to work with. Although it is sad that there will not be
showmanship this year, I am very grateful there will still be
an auction. I also understand that some business have been
able to open, so I appreciate you taking time to look at my
flyer.
I invite you to the 2020 Mother Lode Virtual Auction for 4-H
starting Friday, July 3 at 3pm until Sunday, July 5 at 9am.
You may also consider placing an “ADD-ON” bid which is still
tax deductible. Online bidding only!Joshua Trott
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
Hello my name is Joshua Trott and I am raising a Hampshire
market hog named Enchilada. I am 10 years old and this is
my first year in 4-H. I am part of the Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Club. This is also my first year in the swine project. I feed my
pig high quality show feed with no added hormones,
steroids or antibiotics. I am very proud of how my first pig is
turning out, and as a buyer I think you will be very pleased
with this quality product.
Due to the fair being cancelled this year, the livestock
auction will be online and I want to invite you to be a part of
this great opportunity to purchase some high quality meat
and support a great organization. The really great thing is
that you can bid from wherever you are and don’t have to
attend in person! I hope you will considering bidding on my
pig.
There is also an “Add-On” feature this year, where you can
choose to support my project without having to bid on or
purchase my pig, but just want to support me in my swine
project. More info is available at www.motherlodefair.org.
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about
my project, you can contact the Fair Office.Kaylee Karpus
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hi, my name is Kaylee Karpus and I go to Motherlode Christian
School. I am 10 years old and in 5th grade. This is my first year in
the Foothill 4-H Swine Group. My hobbies are competitive
cheerleading, gymnastic, horseback riding, camping, and softball.
4-H has helped me learn how to raise a market hog for fair.
This year, I chose to do a Hampshire; barrow his name is Gizmo.
He is a cute, black, and white pig with lots of muscle. I have been
learning how to show him using a whip, he has learned quickly
and is showing well. His diet consists of Show Rite feed and
probiotics.
I have learned so much this year and I was so excited to show my
first pig; I am sad the fair has been canceled. I would like to invite
you to virtually bid on my pig through ShoWorks. I will be
contacting you again as the fair approaches with more
information about how the virtual auction will work. I want to
help make the process of bidding online as easy as I can for you.
Any questions please contact the Fair Office.Kennedy Henson
Independent
Hello, my name is Kennedy Henson. I’m 11 years old and I
attend Columbia Elementary School. This is my second year
raising a pig as independent. This year I raised a Hampshire gilt
named Bee. Unfortunately, because of the pandemic I will not
be able to show Bee, but I have been given the opportunity to
sell her virtually through the Mother Lode Fair.
The online auction will begin on Friday July 3rd at 3 pm and
begin closing Sunday July 5th at 9 am. I am excited to participate
and hope that you all get the time to log on!
Thank you all for your support!
Auction registration link:
https://motherlode.fairwire.com/Krystal Newman
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hello my name is Krystal Newman. I would like to invite you to the
Mother Lode Fair Virtual Auction for Junior Livestock and Small Livestock.
Let me tell you a little about myself. This would have been my 2nd year of
showing a goat and my 2nd year of showing a pig. I really enjoy showing
and raising my animals. This is the first year that I bred my own market
goat for fair. My favorite goat is my Pygmy goat, Pearl. I like being
outside and looking for rocks. I will be starting the 7th grade next year at
Columbia Elementary. I really like being with my family. My favorite
things to do with them is going camping and being on the water with our
kayaks. When I’m not outside searching for rocks or fossils I am inside
reading anything I can get my hands on.
Due to COVID-19, the auction for goats, meat rabbits, pigs, lambs and
steers has moved to be a virtual auction to continue to support my sister,
myself and my fellow exhibitors. I would like to personally invite you to
take part in this auction and to be a buyer. You can go to this website
https://motherlode.fairwire.com and pre-register as a buyer. Or you can
go to the Mother Lode Fair’s website and follow the instructions there. If
you have any questions you can call the Fair Office at 209-532-7428 and
there will be someone there during the auction that can help you.
If you want to buy an animal but don’t want the whole thing you can find
someone to go into the sale with you and share an animal. You just have
one person doing all of the bidding. Also because of this year’s
circumstances the Fair is allowing bump bids. This is where you can add
to a person’s animals’ price without having to buy the whole animal. If
you have any questions just call the number above.
Thank you for supporting me and my other hard-working fellow
exhibitors.Liam Evans Foothill 4-H Swine
Livia Shaw
Independent
Hi, my name is Livia Shaw and I go to Mother Lode Adventist Junior
Academy. I am 11 years old and in 5th grade. This is my third year
showing swine independently. My passions in life are animals,
playing with clay, sewing, bicycling, and playing with my younger
cousins. Raising pigs for fair has taught me lots of responsibility,
time management, and commitment.
This year, I chose to raise a Red Hampshire gilt; I named her Ginger.
She is an energetic, red and white pig that is nice and lean. She can
be quite stubborn and it has taken some practice with the whip to
get her show ready. Her diet consists of Modesto Millings Organic
hog feed. This year we chose to pay a little more and upgrade the
feed to organic.
I care for my pig several times throughout the day by feeding her,
cleaning her pen and making sure she gets plenty of exercise. I am
very sad that with the current situation of Covid-19 I will not be able
to take my pig to fair and participate in showing her and presenting
her in the live auction. This year will be something new for
everyone so I would like to invite you to virtually bid on my pig
through ShoWorks.
If you have any questions for me, please feel free to contact the Fair
Office.Maddy McNair Groveland 4-H Swine
Madisyn Anderson
Sonora FFA
Let me introduce to you Melvin my market hog that I purchased and
raised for the 2020 Mother Lode Fair. Melvin is a blue butt breed
which is a cross between a Hampshire and a Yorkshire. I purchased
him in March with funds from my previous market hog project. This is
where our journey together began. I am very proud of our progress,
Melvin is very healthy and has had an average daily gain of 2.10
pounds. With fair getting closer we have carefully adjusted his
amount of feed and he will weigh between 250-260 for our July
auction. I am confident that he is a quality market hog & I am proud
to auction him off.
About me, my name is Madisyn Anderson. I am 17 years old and
currently a junior at Sonora High School. I am a 3 year member of the
Sonora High FFA chapter. Some of my highlights have been
participating in opening and closing speaking competitions, raising
market hogs and I proudly received my state degree at the beginning
of this year. I am one of the varsity cheer captains and looking
forward to my senior year. This is my 3rd year raising market hogs for
the Mother Lode Fair. I love our community and I love our fair, as you
know this year looks much different as we will be having a virtual
auction.
Thank you for your support!Maryn Costa
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
Hi, my name is Maryn Cost! I would like to introduce myself and
my animal that I’m selling at the Mother Lode Fair Online
Auction. I just finished 8th grade at Soulsbyville School. I’ve been
in Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H club for four years. The past three
years, I’ve been a club officer and achieved my bronze and silver
star. I’m a Junior Leader for my swine group, too. The last two
years I received the Sue Moore, Young Leader Award. In school, I
ran cross country, played volleyball, had a 4.0, was in Leadership
and was Secretary for Student Council.
This year, our auction will be a virtual/online auction. Buyers can
now register at motherlodefair.org. The auction will begin on
7/3 at 3 pm and end on 7/5 at 9 am. This year, I will be selling
my pig, Missy, and I have worked hard getting her ready for the
auction. Everyday I walk her, feed her twice a day, make sure she
has water, and keep her pen clean. I haven’t found a way to make
a pig that only produces bacon but I have found a way to make
sure I give you the healthiest pig possible with no antibiotics and
raised in a safe, loving environment. I know these are tough
times for businesses, so this year the fair is using an “add-on”
option. An “add-on” is a way to support an exhibitor, for all their
hard work, with a smaller donation. Thank you for your time and
I hope you consider supporting me by purchasing my pig to fill
your freezer full of delicious cuts of meat. Should you have any
further questions, you can contact the Fair Office.Mavrick Pedroni
Foothill 4-H Swine
Dear Buyer,
Hi, my name is Mavrick Pedroni. I am 9 years old and a 3rd grade
student at Sonora Elementary. My hobbies include racing cars
and playing all sports. I am a second generation 4-H member in
Tuolumne County. This is my 1st year being in 4-H and I chose to
raise and show swine.
When I was younger my family raised swine to eat and I fell in
love with pigs. This year I chose a cross breed gilt and her name is
“Piggy Smalls.” She loves to get brushed and playing in the mud.
Her diet consisted of Show Rite Feed and occasionally a sweet
treat of watermelon. I have learned so much this year and I can’t
wait to continue learning in the years to come.
Due to the COVID-19, the Mother Lode Fair Livestock Auction
has moved ONLINE for 2020. I would like to invite you to take
part in the online auction. Buyers can pre-register through the
link on the Mother Lode Fair home page
www.motherlodefair.org. Information on how the online
auction will work is also on the website.
Bidding opens on Friday, July 3rd at 3 PM and closes Sunday, July
5th at 9 AM.
If you have any more questions please feel free to contact the
Fair Office.
Thank you for your support!Mesa Barnum
Foothill 4-H Swine
Dear Buyers,
My name is Mesa Barnum. I’m in Foothill 4-H, this is my second
year raising and showing market hogs for 4-H. I am 10 years old
and I am going into 5th grade. I go to Gold Rush Charter School.
This year my pig’s name is Britches, she is a cross bred between a
Yorkshire and a Hampshire. I’ve learned that feeding a high
quality diet and regular exercise as well as good skin care is what
makes my pig happy and healthy.
The online fair auction will be starting on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at
3 PM and it closes Sunday, July 5th at 9 AM. The buyers pre-
registration is open now. It is on this website:
www.motherlodefair.org. If you cannot buy a whole animal,
you can do an add on bid in any amount so that way you can
help and support the young Tuolumne County livestock
exhibitors.
If you have any questions or need help registering for the auction
call the Fair Office at 209-532-7428.Mya Sanders
Independent
My name is Mya Sanders and this is my 1st year raising market
swine. I am showing as an independent exhibitor. I would like to
invite you to this year’s Tuolumne County Virtual Junior Fair
Livestock Auction. There are three days of sales – July 3-5.
All species of animals will sell in an online auction beginning at 3
PM on Friday, July 3rd. The auction will begin closing at 9 AM
Sunday, July 5th and will close in sequence one lot at a time.
I am planning on selling my market hog “Asher” that I purchased
at WD Swine in Turlock at this sale.
I have spent many hours feeding, watering, walking and
grooming Asher, my Blue Belly market hog, for show and sale at
the Mother Lode Fair. I hope you will be able to attend one or
more of this year’s sales to support 4-H members project efforts.
Please enjoy a virtual day, online at the Fair, see all the 4-H
animals and spend virtual time in the auction barn. Your bids will
make a difference whether you buy “Asher” or some other
member’s 4-H project animal.
Sincerely,
Mya SandersNoelle Luczy
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
SwinePaige Barnum
Foothill 4-H Swine
Dear Buyers,
Hi there, my name is Paige Barnum. I am 13 years old, I go to
Gold Rush Charter School. This is my 5th year in 4-H, and raising
market hogs. My pig’s name is Hondo. He is a purebred
Berkshire. Through the years of being in 4-Y I have learned so
much and that helping others and citizenship is great! It is my
goal to raise and produce high quality meat for the County that
is home grown.
The online fair auction will be starting on Friday, July 3rd, 2020 at
3 PM and it closes Sunday, July 5th at 9 AM. The buyers pre-
registration is open now. It is on this website:
www.motherlodefair.org. If you cannot buy a whole animal,
you can do an add on bid in any amount so that way you can
help and support the young Tuolumne County livestock
exhibitors.
If you have any questions or need help registering for the
auction call the Fair Office at 209-532-7428.Parker Treat
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hi, my name is Parker Treat. I am 12 years old. This is my
fourth year in 4-H. I am in the shooting and swine projects.
This was my first year in the shooting project. I really
learned a lot about gun safety and how to shoot well. This
year is my fourth year in raising a pig. I am raising a
Hampshire cross, named Phoebe. I work with her every day.
4-H has taught me a lot of responsibility and life skills that I
can use all throughout my life. I really like being in 4-H
because it is fun, I meet new people every year and it is hard
work that pays off.
I would like to invite you to the virtual junior livestock
auction that starts on July 3rd to the 5th. You can join the
auction by going to the Mother Lode Fair website to find the
auction site and more.
Thank you for your time on reading my letter and hope for a
great experience for us all.Regan Thornton
Sonora FFA
Hello! My name is Regan Thornton, I am 17 years old and I attend Sonora
Union High School. I am a Varsity Cheer Captain and member of the
California Scholarship Federation. This is also my third year as a member
of the Sonora High FFA and my second year raising a market swine and
taking it to auction.
My pig is named Reed. He is a Yorkshire, Hampshire, Duroc mix – tricolor.
Since March 4th, when I first purchased Reed, I have learned and gained
more knowledge on how to properly care for swine. This includes big
responsibilities, such as providing clean and dry housing during months of
pouring rain, nutrition which includes giving Reed quality feed and mixes,
administering medication for deworming, and daily grooming and
handling. My ultimate goal was to provide a safe, wholesome, high
quality product for future consumers.
As the time gets closer, I would like to formally invite you to the 2020
Mother Lode Virtual Junior Livestock Auction. The auction will begin
online, July 3rd at 3 pm and the closing auction will take place on July 5th
at 9 am. Through these tough times I totally understand that businesses,
as well as individuals, may not be able to contribute, so Mother Lode Fair
will be offering Add-Ons; this is an additional donation that would boost
an exhibitor’s animal ending sale price. The Add-On donations can be
placed on any lot until July 10th.
Please visit www.motherlodefair.org if you would like to register as a
buyer to bid or to place an Add-On donation.
Thank you for your time and consideration!Riley Neves
Independent
Hello, my name is Riley Neves. I am a 14 year old incoming
Freshman. This is my first year raising swine as an independent
exhibitor. I have learned a lot and spent many hours preparing
my pig for this year’s Mother Lode Fair and buyer.
My pig this year is a male Hampshire.
I invite you to virtually support the 2020 Mother Lode Auction
online: beginning July 3rd @ 3 PM, ending July 5th @ 9 am.
Buyer information: This year’s auction will be held online, you
can pre-register as a buyer by logging on at
motherlode.fairwire.com
Extra support information: You can login to
motherlode.fairwire.com and donate any amount towards any
exhibitor without purchasing an animal by clicking the ADD-ON
Bid until July 10th.
All your support is appreciated.Ryden Wever Foothill 4-H Swine
Rylie Baughn
Summerville FFA
My name is Rylie Baughn and I am a sophomore at Summerville High School. I have been an
active member of the Summerville FFA Chapter since the beginning of my freshman year of
high school. My experience in FFA has allowed me to discover my passion for leadership in the
agricultural community and I cannot wait for many more opportunities to come. This is my
second year raising a pig for the Mother Lode Fair. This year, I am raising a Duroc named
“Nugget.” I am asking for the support of local community members such as yourself in this
years’ Mother Lode Fair virtual livestock auction.
During my two years of raising pigs, I have learned to build a strong work ethic, responsibly
care for animals, and even how to budget and market my animal. Some of my favorite
experiences I have had this year were definitely bonding with my pig and helping first-year
members. I have worked very hard on every aspect of raising my pig. Every day I go to the
barn for at least an hour to ensure my pig is getting the best care possible so that I can
produce a great market product. This includes cleaning my pen, providing him with prime
nutrition, exercising, and grooming my pig.
Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic the Mother Lode Fair was forced to make the
difficult decision of canceling the fair for the first time in over twenty years. Fortunately,
livestock exhibitors will still have the opportunity to sell our project animals in the first Virtual
Auction. I ask that you please consider supporting myself and other youth in Tuolumne County
by purchasing livestock in the auction. All funds that I earn from the sale will go towards future
projects and my college fund. Next year, I am hoping to raise another pig and possibly a
market goat.
The auction will open on Friday, July 3rd, at approx. 3pm, and the lots will close on Sunday,
July 5th, at approx. 9am. This can be accessed on www.motherlodefair.org. There will be
instructions on the website that will make it easy to access the auction. I will also attach a
proxy form to this letter if you do not have internet access or would rather have a paper form
to bid with. I do understand this year’s financial constraints; you can also team up with
another buyer and split an animal. Additionally, there will be add-on bids (closing on July 15th)
this year if you are interested in supporting anyone without having to take home an animal.
Please keep in mind that all livestock purchases and add-ons are tax deductible and support
the local youth in our community as we work hard to gain important life skills.
For more information you can text or email me at (209)768-7998 and
ryliebaughn@gmail.com, or follow my FFA Instagram account @nuggetbaughn where you can
learn more about pigs and see mine as he grows up. Thank you for taking the time out of your
day to read this. I really hope you can attend! I hope you and your family are doing well. Stay
safe.
Thank you,
Rylie BaughnSahara Farkas
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hi, my name is Sahara Farkas, I am 12 years old and have been
doing 4-H for 4 years now. 4-H is an organized group that
encourages kids and teens to engage in hands-on activities like
science, agriculture, and many other things. I am raising swine for
4-H.
A normal routine for raising pigs would consist of feeding twice a
day, walking the pig twice a day, cleaning their pen, and many
other things, and would end in a fair and auction, but due to
COVID-19 we are not having a fair and will be selling our animals
on an online auction. My pig weighs about 225 now and is gaining
about 2 pounds a day and will approximately weigh 275 pounds
by the auction. The auction will start at 3 pm on Friday July 3rd
and will end on Sunday July 5th at 9 am. Buyers can register at
www.motherlodefair.org.
If you have any further questions on registering or the online
process call the Fair Office at 209-532-7428.
Thank you,
Sahara Farkas
Foothill 4-HSam Pingree
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
SwineSavanna Smith
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
SwineShane Evans Foothill 4-H Swine
Shelby Curtin
Sonora FFA
The Mother Lode Fair has been cancelled for this year. They
are planning on having a virtual auction on July 3rd – July 5th.
All animals will still be brought to the fairgrounds.
Melvin was brought from Stat Livestock on March 14, 2020.
This is my 8th year raising pigs. It is my third year in FFA and I
am going to be a freshman at Columbia College in the fall. I
received my Greenhand, Chapter, and State degrees and I
was the Chapter Secretary for the 2020 Sonora FFA Officer
team. I really enjoy agriculture and everything that has to do
with ag and FFA.
Thank you for your support!
ShelbyShelby Fosdick
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Shelby Fosdick and this will be my 7th year
raising a hog for the Mother Lode Fair. This year I have a
Hampshire gilt named Louise who will weigh between 260-
280 pounds by the week of fair.
This year both the Junior & Small Livestock Auctions will be
held simultaneously online, which I would like to cordially
invite you to. The auction will open on Friday July 3rd @ 3
pm and close on Sunday July 5th @ 9 am. You can access the
auction by visiting motherlode.fairwire.com and registering
as a buyer. You will receive an email with instructions the
day before the sale opens. If you don’t want to bid online, or
are unable to, fill out the Buyer’s Proxy Bid Form found on
the fair homepage and send it in. Also, new this year are
add-on bids, which can be placed on any lot in the auction
up until Friday, July 10th. You can add any amount you wish.
For your convenience, below this letter you will find a QR
code that will take you directly to the fair website to register
as a buyer. All you have to do is open your camera app, aim
it at the QR code to scan it, and tap on the dropdown link
for the website.
Thank you to all of the buyers who continue to support us
exhibitors during tough times like these. I truly appreciate all
that you do to help out the ag community.Tarren Hyde Summerville FFA
Taylor Kellogg
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Taylor Kellogg. I am 17 years old and currently attending
Sonora High School as a junior. I have been a member of the Sonora FFA
Chapter for 3 years now. In the past, I’ve competed in speaking
competitions and attended many leadership conferences. This year I
decided to raise a market hog to auction off at the county fair.
My pig’s name is Snyder. Snyder has the biggest personality and he loves
attention. He is a blue butt hog. On March 2, 2020, I began the journey of
raising my first market hog. Throughout these past months, I have learned
so many skills to properly take care of him. Some daily activities include
mixing and weighing his feed, brushing and grooming, providing
supplements and medication to ensure good health and walking him. The
overall goal for my project is to produce good products for future buyers
while keeping Snyder happy and healthy.
As you may know, the annual Mother Lode Fair and Livestock Auction has
been cancelled due to the outbreak of COVID-19. as a first year participant
in the Mother Lode auction, I was saddened to hear that I wouldn’t be able
to experience the joys that the fair has to offer. I would like to invite you to
the 2020 Virtual Livestock Auction. It is scheduled to be held on July 3rd at 3
pm. The auction is open to all buyers and will close on July 5th at 9 am. This
year, due to hard times the Mother Lode Fair is giving the options of Add-
On donations. Add-On donations will be accepted until July 10th.
To register as a buyer for the auction or to place an Add-On donation,
please visit www.motherlodefair.org. I appreciate your time, consideration
and support. Thank you!Taylor Moreno Groveland 4-H Swine
Taylor Rouse Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Teagan Trott
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
Hello my name is Teagan Trott and I am raising a Hampshire
market hog named Carnitas. I am 13 years old and I have been
part of the Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H Club for 4 years. This is my
second year in the swine project and I really enjoy raising pigs. I
feed high quality show feed with no added hormones, steroids or
antibiotics. I am proud to offer a great, quality product to you as
a buyer.
Due to the fair being cancelled this year, the livestock auction will
be online and I would like to personally invite you to be a part of
this awesome opportunity to purchase some high quality meat
and support a great organization. The really great thing is that
you can bid from wherever you are and don’t have to attend in
person! I hope you will consider bidding on my pig.
There is also an “Add-On” feature this year, where you can
choose to support my product without having to bid on or
purchase my pig, but just choose to support me in my swine
project. More info is available on the website above.
If you have any questions, or would like to know more about my
project, you may contact the Fair Office.Timothy Grider
Tuolumne Pioneers 4-H
Swine
My name is Timothy, I am 11 years old and I just finished the 5th grade
at Gold Rush Charter School. I am writing to invite you to this year’s
virtual online Mother Lode Fair Auction. It will start on Friday, July 3rd,
2020 approximately at 3 pm and continue until Sunday, July 5th, 2020
at 9 am. This is my second year in 4-Y and first year raising an animal. I
will be auctioning off my Pig “Frankie” this year. She is a good pig.
Since the coronavirus shut down school and sports, I have had a lot of
time for Frankie. I have been working very hard every single day to
make sure she is watered, fed, walked and happy. My favorite part is
taking her out of her pen and letting her lay in her mud pit I made for
her. She rolls around in it. You can tell she is a happy pig. This is my
first year showing an animal and I am very sad I will not be able to go
to the real fair with her. I am still excited to show her and sell her at
the online auction. I will be very sad to see her go, the money that I
will receive from selling my pig will go to paying my parents back and
saving for next year’s animal. If I have any extra I would like to spend a
little on a bike and save for college. I hope that you will be able to
attend the auction by logging onto https://motherlodefair.org/ and
supporting me on July 3rd-5th, 2020.
Don’t forget your support is tax deductible.
Follow my project on Facebook – Timothy Grider’s 4-H Market Animal.
Best Regards,
Timothy GriderTravis Pingree Sonora FFA
Tristen Neves
Sonora FFA
Hello, my name is Tristen Neves. I am a 17 year old 2-year FFA
member. This is my second year raising swine as an FFA exhibitor.
I have learned a lot and spent many hours preparing my pig for
this year’s Mother Lode Fair and Auction.
My pig this year is a male Hampshire.
I invite you to virtually support the 2020 Mother Lode Auction
online: beginning July 3rd @ 3 PM, ending July 5th @ 9 am.
Buyer information: This year’s auction will be held online, you can
pre-register as a buyer by logging on at motherlode.fairwire.com
Extra support information: You can login to
motherlode.fairwire.com and donate any amount towards any
exhibitor without purchasing an animal by clicking the ADD-ON
Bid until July 10th.
All your support is appreciated.
Thank you for supporting Sonora High FFATyler Karpus
Foothill 4-H Swine
Hi, my name is Tyler Karpus and I go to Motherlode Christian
School. I am 12 years old and in 7th grade. This is my fourth
year in the Foothill 4-H Swine Group. My hobbies are baseball,
basketball, dirt bike riding, hiking, fishing, hunting, backpacking,
and building. 4-H has helped me learn how to be a better leader
in my community and how to raise a market hog for fair.
This year, I chose to do a Hampshire gilt; her name is Chopper.
She is a calm, black and white pig with lots of muscle. She is very
responsive to the show whip and is easy to show. This year my
goal is to get 1st or 2nd in showmanship and 1st in my market
class. Her diet consists of Show Rite feed and probiotics. This is
the first pig I have had that will not stop eating its food. How
funny is that!
I have been walking, washing, and caring for my pig each day. I
am so sad that I will not be able to show my skills in the showring
this year at the fair and see all the buyers during the live auction.
I would like to invite you to virtually bid on my pig through
ShoWorks. I will be contacting you again as the fair approaches
with more information about how the virtual auction will work. I
want to help make the process of bidding online as easy as I can
for you. Any questions please contact the Fair Office.You can also read
