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Seller: Peyton Alverez Group Affiliation: West Gridley 4-H Species: Steer

Seller: Maclin Aschenbrener Group Affiliation: Durham Grange Species: Lamb Hello! My name is Maclin Aschenbrener and I will be in the 6th grade at Durham Intermediate School. I am currently a member of the Durham Grange. This is my fourth year of showing and my third year showing at Butte County Fair. I raise sheep, goats and have a heifer project as well other livestock. I play football , baseball , wrestling , and I also play the alto saxophone. I love to work with my animals like my heifer Miley, and my market lamb Squirt . I am looking forward to my heifer calving and adding a new show heifer project this year. We’ll start lambing in October, so I’ll have my next lamb project very soon! Thank you for supporting the Butte County Fair the junior livestock exhibitors.

Seller: Isabella Bastiani Group Affiliation: Gridley FFA Species: Turkey Want to buy a high quality breed and fed turkey? Look no further....meet Gobbles! Dear Fair Supporter, Hello, my name is Isabella Bastiani! I’m a junior at Gridley High School and an active member of the Gridley FFA Chapter. I'm on their Livestock Judging team which has been a great opportunity to experience what the agricultural industry has to offer. This year at the Butte County Fair, I’m showing multiple animals including goats and sheep but my market animal this year is my turkey. It’s my second year showing turkeys, and I loved the experience enough the first time to want to do it again. This year I have high hopes for not only my own success but my turkey's success as well. My turkey’s name is Gobbles. And will be 18 weeks old at fair and currently around 18 pounds. I put a lot of care into my turkeys. This includes monitoring food and water intake and cleaning the pen as often as needed. I feed two different feeds both with protein percentages being 20% or higher. These are Purina’s Meat Bird food, and Nutrena’s Game Bird Grower. Constantly checking for mosquitos, lice, fleas, or other insects that can harm poultry is very important in order to ensure the best quality going to fair. In the end, however, it proves to be a great experience, especially when it pays off in the ring. I’d like to invite you to the 2024 Butte County Fair. If you’d like to come watch me show, that will be on August 21st at 10am. The auction will be on the24th at 10am at the McClanahan Pavilion. I hope to see you there! Sincerely, Isabella Bastiani

Seller: Kevin Bastiani Group Affiliation: Gridley FFA Species: Turkey Looking for your Thanksgiving Turkey? Foul Play is the one! Dear Fair Supporter Hello my name is Kevin Bastiani and I am 14 years old. I will be a freshman at Gridley High School this fall, and am a new member of the Gridley FFA. This is my second year of showing turkeys but I am now showing through FFA. This year out of the four turkeys I raised I chose my favorite turkey named Foul Play who is the biggest I have had yet. I have learned that showing turkeys is a full-time job because they are constantly drinking water and eating their food so you have to check often to see if they still have their needs met. My favorite thing about showing turkeys is when you flip them over because you get to see how all of your hard work looks. I have put a lot of work this year into my turkey which I am very proud of and have grown from the previous year. I am inviting you to the 2024 Butte County Fair Livestock Show and Auction. The Poultry Showmanship and Market Competition is on August 21st starting at 10am. The Auction is on August 24th at 10am in the McClanahan Pavilion I would appreciate your support and like you to see what I have put into this project turkey Sincerely, Kevin Bastiani

Seller: Julie Emerson Group Affiliation: West Gridley 4-H Species: Rabbits Hello, my name is Grace Emerson. I am a member of the West Gridley 4-H chapter. This is my third year as a club member and my second year showing rabbits. I would like to invite you to the Butte County Fair, August 22nd-25th. Saturday August 24th at 8:00am the fair will be hosting a Buyers Breakfast in Jakes. This is a great way for you to meet some of my fellow exhibitors before the auction. The auction will follow at 10:00am, where the 4-H exhibitors will have sandwiches and water for you. On Wednesday, August 21st at 6:00pm the Butte County Fair will also be holding a Buyers Appreciation Dinner in Jakes. I hope you will take time to come and enjoy these wonderful meals being prepared with you in mind. Here is a little information about me. I enjoy art, archery, playing percussion in the school band a spending time with my rabbits. I like to help others learn about my passion for rabbits. Before the Silver Dollar Fair this year I was lucky enough to help the younger kids in my 4-H chapter as well as that Gridley High School FFA members. I taught them about what it takes to care for a pen of meat rabbits and how to show there show rabbit as well. I have spent many hours caring for this pen of rabbits for the fair. Of which were bred for my breading stock. My buck Arlo is three years old and my doe Trix is also three. The litter was six kits. The three that I have for this fair are Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3. I have taken lots of extra care with the help of my dad because of the extreme heat that we have had. We built a cooling system in our barn to keep the temperature at a safe spot for them. I will be showing Thing 1, Thing 2, and Thing 3 on Wednesday August 21st at 8:00am with some of my fellow exhibitors and their animals. I hope you will consider coming out and supporting some of us. All of us have worked so very hard to raise our animals. This year Butte County Fair will be partnering with BidCal for the Jr. Livestock auction. I have included a flyer with the BidCal information for you. If you are unable to attend and would like to support some of these hard working kids please log into BidCal. BidCal will not be taking any fees from the exhibitors, a check will be mailed to exhibitor not Butte County Fair. If you need buyers information please call the Butte County Fair Grounds (530)846-3626. Thank you for taking your time and consideration. I know everyone selling will be happy to see you there!

Seller: Caden Garcia Group Affiliation: Gridley FFA Species: Rabbits Dear I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Caden Garcia and I am a proud member of Gridley FFA in Butte County. I’m a sophomore at Gridley High School and have been marketing rabbits for 6 years . I am excited to share that I will be participating in this year’s Butte County Fair with my market rabbit meat pen. Raising rabbits has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. Through this project, I have learned essential skills in animal husbandry, nutrition, and overall care. My rabbits have been raised with the utmost attention to their health and well-being, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality. The Butte County Fair will be held from August 21, 2024 to August 25, 2024 with the livestock auction scheduled for August 24, 2024 at 10 am. This year as well you can go on to bidcal.com starting Friday August 23, 2024 where you can start bidding or do add ons before the in person auction Saturday this allows if you just want to give a add on or if you can not attend in person for the auction. This auction is a critical event for young agriculturalists like myself, offering a platform to showcase our hard work and dedication. By attending the auction and bidding on my market rabbit meat pen, you will be supporting the future of agriculture and investing in the next generation of farmers and ranchers. I would be honored if you would consider attending the auction and placing a bid on my market rabbit meat pen. Your support will not only help me in my current project but also motivate and encourage other young members in our community. If you have any questions or need additional information about the fair or the auction, please feel free to contact me at 530-531-5378 or email mgcg2016@icloud.com Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued support of youth in agriculture. I look forward to seeing you at the Butte County Fair and hope to have your support for my market rabbit meat pen. Sincerely, Caden Garcia Gridley FFA

Seller: Madison Garcia Group Affiliation: Gridley FFA Species: Hog Dear I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Madison Garcia, and I am a proud member of Gridley FFA in Butte County. I just graduated Gridley High School on June 7 th and started Yuba College June 10 th .This year marks a signifi cant milestone for me as it is my fi nal year participating in the Butte County Fair, and I am raising a market hog named shooter for the auction. Throughout my time in FFA, I have dedicated myself to learning and growing through various agricultural projects. Raising my market hog this year has been an especially rewarding experience, teaching me invaluable lessons in responsibility, animal care, and the value of hard work. As I prepare for my last fair, I am fi lled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude for all the support I have received from the community. The Butte County Fair will be held from August 21, 2024 to August 25, 2024 with the livestock auction taking place on August 24 th at 10 am. Bidcal.com will also be having the auction online starting Friday August 23 rd where you can start placing bids or there is an option to give add ons. This auction is a crucial event for young agriculturalists like myself, as it provides an opportunity to showcase our hard work and raise funds for future endeavors. Your participation in the auction would mean the world to me, as it would help me conclude my FFA journey on a high note and support my future educational goals. I would be honored if you would consider attending the auction and placing a bid on my market hog Shooter. Shooter loves walks, baths, and his food he currently is eating 17 percent feed with some oats . He sure has been a fun pig to raise and bitter sweet cause he’s my last . I estimate Shooter to weigh in around 260-270lbs. Your support not only helps me but also encourages the next generation of agricultural leaders in our community. If you have any questions or need further information about the fair or the auction, please feel free to contact me at 530-531-5378 or email me at maddieshae91706@gmail.com Thank you for your time, consideration, and continued support of youth agriculture. I look forward to seeing you at the Butte County Fair and hope to have your support in making my fi nal year a memorable and successful one. Sincerely, Madison Garcia / Shooter Gridley FFA

Seller: Kimberly Gonzalez Group Affiliation: Biggs FFA Species: Rabbit Hello! My name is Kimberly Gonzalez and I am 15 years old. I am a sophomore at Biggs Highschool. I had been in Biggs 4-H for four years, which now I am in Biggs FFA. My project for the past three years have been dedicated to raising and showing rabbit meat pens, this year again I am raising and will be showing my rabbit meat pen.

Seller: Holly McCoy Group Affiliation: Durham Parkview 4-H Species: Rabbits

Seller: Kylie Nydell Group Affiliation: Las Plumas FFA Species: Hog My name is Kylie Nydell, and I am thrilled to share that this is my third year showing with Las Plumas. I am proud to introduce you to my pig, Daisy, a Hampshire cross. She is the sweetest pig I have ever met, and raising her has been an incredibly rewarding journey. Daisy has a delightful personality, and caring for her has taught me a lot about responsibility, dedication, and animal care. We've spent countless hours together, and I've worked hard to ensure she is healthy, happy, and well-trained. This year, I had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a placement with the Las Plumas FFA at a veterinary clinic. This experience has solidified my passion for pursuing a career as a large animal veterinarian, with a special interest in pigs. Daisy has been a tremendous learning experience. I am proud to say that she is one of my biggest accomplishments at Las Plumas FFA. Your investment in Daisy would not only support a hardworking young farmer but also ensure you receive a high-quality pig raised with care and love. Thank you for supporting the future farmers of America!

Seller: Madison Reiselt Group Affiliation: Palermo 4-H Species: Goat My name is Madison Reiselt, I am 14 years old and I’m in the 8th grade this year. I am currently enjoying homeschooling, but also looking forward to attending Core Butte High next year. My favorite subjects this year have been math and history, I love numbers they are never wrong, and US History has been one of my favorite things to learn about. Outside of school I enjoy spending time with my family, and volunteering at the Oroville Rescue Mission with my mom working with the unhoused. This is my seventh year in 4H and my third year raising a Meat Goat. I also raise Beef cows and dairy goats and have raised show chickens. I love showing cows but needed a break, so we went back to meat goats and realized how much I love raising them. This year has been so fun because my mom is my leader and I have enjoyed helping her run the showmanship practices and project meetings and help our new 4h members. This year we have 5 new 4H members that decided to show meat goats so that has been fun helping them out. I have learned so much the last 7 years being involved in 4H, and raising Meat and Dairy goats, not only has it taught me a lot of self-discipline and responsibility, but I have also learned about proper feeding methods for my market goat and the proper way to care for my market goat. I have also learned a lot about the anatomy of the market goat and the differences in the Boar Goats verses the Dairy Goat. I will sell my Boar Goat this year at Butte County Fair on August 24 at 9 am and invite you to attend. Thank you; Madison Reiselt.

Seller: Ashleigh Sharrock Group Affiliation: Gridley FFA Species: Hog

Seller: Olivia Tomlinson Group Affiliation: Palermo 4-H Species: Steer Dear Fair Buyer, Hello, my name is Olivia Tomlinson, and I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to the Butte County Fair Junior Livestock Auction on Saturday, August 24, 2024. The auction will be held at the McClanahan Pavilion at the Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley, CA. This is my second year being a member of the Palermo 4H and my 1st year with a Steer. I have raised a home-grown steer named Blitz. I have enjoyed all my time with him, I have learned to be patient when halter breaking and walking him every night. I have had the joy of learning about his stubborn but loving personality. He has taught me to be resilient and those are things that I will be able to carry with me through time. Let me tell you a little more about myself. I am 10 years old, and I am in the 6th grade at Palermo Middle School. This year I have taken the responsibility of being the 4-H Secretary of Attendance. I have found huge success as an athlete in the sport of swimming. I swim year-round for the North State Narwhals where I hold multiple team records, achieved qualifying times for Junior Olympics, Far Westerns, and represented Sierra Nevada Swimming in Boise, ID at Western Zones. I have been very involved in my community as a volunteer. I have held numerous county titles that have allowed me to be involved in community service. I am currently the Young Miss Agriculture Butte County. With this title, I am gaining opportunities to be involved in community service that is AG related within our county. I have been able to narrow my focus onto water conservation by being a Jr. Committee member for the Oroville Ducks Unlimited Chapter. With that role, I am allowed to help assist in planning events to raise funds to protect wildlife. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter and I hope to see you at the auction! Sincerely, Olivia Tomlinson

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