2024 Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club Achievement Day

ABOUT US KNEEHILL VALLEY

Back in 1949 the Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club was formed and has been operating for 75 successful years. This year the club has 19 members and 10 cleaver members. Our members have been working all year on market steer projects, carcass steers, heifers, 2 year old and 3 year old cow calf pairs, as well as cleaver projects. They have worked on these projects since weigh in on November 4th with the goal of getting them ready for the one day show and sale on May 27th.

The club has had involvement from leaders, parents & thousands of youth, developing strong communication, leadership, organization, grooming and showmanship, just to name a few. Throughout the year members have learned about public speaking, record keeping, marketing, judging, showmanship, grooming, nutrition and feeding their project, as well as what it means to give back to their community by doing highway clean-up, community volunteering and caring for the Charity Steer to raise money for local charities and causes.

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Why should you buy a 4-H steer?

Not only are you supporting local youth in agriculture but you are supporting the future generation and in turn you can fill your freezer with some of the best Alberta Beef that you will ever taste!

Rising prices in the stores have affected all of us and being able to fill your freezer or split a steer with family, friends or coworkers ensures that you will be buying the freshest, top quality beef that is customized to what you want.

What do I do with a whole steer?

Split it with family, friends and coworkers. Hand it out as gifts to employees as a bonus. Use it as company advertising and sell it back to the local feedlot, we do all the advertising for you!! Or simply keep it for yourself and have an incredible summer BBQ party!

HOW TO BUY

We have 19 member steers and one charity steer that will be auctioned off on May 27th at the Innisfail Auction Market.

This year we are happy to be able to sell calves live at the Innisfail Auction Market.

Register online on liveauctions.tv to bid from the comfort of your own home or while on the go.

Any of our members, parents or auction mart staff can set you up with phone bidding or proxy bids prior to the sale.

4-H BEEF

PACHIEVEMENT DAY Schedule

Monday, May 27th, 2024

7am Weigh In 9am Show Start Female Show Cleaver Show

Noon-1 Lunch Break 1pm Steer Show Showmanship

6-7pm Supper 7pm Sale

lease join us, as our members showcase their projects that they have worked so hard on all year. We have a full day planned and look forward to showing off our animals to friends, family and guests. The show will take place at the Innisfail Auction Market, starting at 9am, followed by the sale at 7pm. We hope to see you there!

101- MAKENNA HOWARD

Hello my name is Makenna Howard; I am 15 years old this year and I’ll be showing my market steer Sylvester. Sylvester is an angus Hereford and his nickname is “the Italian Stallion.” I hope to see you at this years show and sale.

102-JOHN HARRISON

Hi My name is John Harrison and I’m in Kneehill Valley 4H Beef club. I have 1 project this year and his name is Crush’em. I named him this because he is going to crush everyone. It is also his name because he has a big brother named Crush. My Hobbies are hockey, volleyball and golf right now I’m playing u13 Kings volleyball and it is very fun because I get to make new friends and learn new skills. I Joined 4H so I can learn how to show my steer and my main goal for this year is to learn to give my calf a hair cut. So, hurry on over as your BBQ mouth is watering for my steer.

103-KAELYN HOWARD

Hello, my name is Kaelyn Howard I am 17 years old and this will be my final year in 4H. This year I decided to take on four projects. Including A market steer named Pretty boy, show heifer named Amarillo, and two cow calf pairs. This year my steer is a Simmental Maine cross with some pretty sick markings. He’s a very high-quality steer and deep bodied. If you’re looking for a burly steer to fill your freezer, I highly recommend checking out pretty boy!

104-NATALIE HARRISON

Hi my name is Natalie Harrison, Im 14 years old and this is my 6th year in 4H. I have 3 projects this year, a Steer, Carcass Steer and my Cow Calf. My Steers name is Chuck, my carcass steers name is David and my cows name is Poppy with her calf Petal. In my free time I like to play sports, such as basketball, volleyball badminton and track and field. I enjoy 4h because you get to learn more about your animals and it teaches me good life lessons. I hope to see you all at the sale.

105-JACKSON EVANS

Hi my name is Jackson Evans; I am 9 years old. This is my third year in 4H, but first year as a jr member. My steer’s name is Lime. He is a fullblood fleckvieh. I bought him from my uncle Justin. He was a twin. He has been pretty nice for my first steer. I am also doing a heifer project. When I’m not working with my 4H projects I like to play lacrosse and football. I would like to thank all the potential buyers for coming today, it really makes all the clubs hard work pay off.

106-LARAMIE SIEMENS

Hi my name is Laramie Siemens. This is my first year in 4H beef. My steer’s name is Diesel, he’s a Red Angus. I’ve enjoyed learning how to public speak and working with my project

107-COLBY HOLLMAN

Hi, my name is Colby Hollman and this is my 7th year in 4H, this year I have a show steer, Titanium, a carcass steer, Sir Loin, a heifer, Hot Damn, and a 2 year old cow calf pair, Tibbie’s Independence. First, I would like to thank my last year’s buyer, Pro N2, as without your support this would not be possible, and I hope you enjoyed the beef! A couple of the things that I love about 4H are the people I can meet, the skills I can learn, like public speaking (My favorite), and the life lessons that working on the farm has taught me. I hope to see you at our show and sale on May 27th, 2024, but if you can’t make it then there is always liveautions.tv, where you can just sign in, go to the sale, and bid right from home, or wherever you want!

108-KADEN HOLLMAN

Hi, my name is Kaden Hollman and this is my sixth year in 4H. This year I have five projects on the go; I have a steer named Poker, a carcass steer, a heifer, and two cow-calf pairs. I would like to thank my last year’s buyer Timcon Construction, as I am very thankful for the support last year and all the support from my past years in the club. I would then like to invite everyone to our Kneehill Valley 4-H beef Club show and sale on Monday, May 27th, 2024. We also have a charity steer named Cheerio, which we’ll be selling tickets to win the steer, and the proceeds will be going to the Innisfail Food Bank.

109-AUSTIN

My name is Austin Hollman and this is my 2nd year as a 4-H member and 3rd including Cleavers. Some things I like to do in my spare time are going skiing, baseball, and hang out with my family. This year I have three projects: Steer, Carcass Steer, and Cow/Calf. This year my cow is my bottle calf from when I was a cleaver! I am very excited to show my projects this year. I would like to say a big thank you to last year’s buyer Bumper to Bumper-Industrial Ag Solutions. I look forward to seeing you at our 2024 Achievement Day on May 27th.

110-WACEY HOLLMAN

Hello, for the last time… My name is Wacey Hollman, I am 17 years old, and currently in my last year of high school. This 4-H year, I plan to have 4 projects. Currently, I have a show steer named Supernova, a carcass steer, a heifer named RWG Kitty L420, and hopefully a cow/calf pair. I would like to take this time to give out a huge Thank You to everyone who has supported me over the last 9 years; between sponsors, buyers, supporters, and my family. A special thanks to my parents, Rodney and Tanya, for the constant pushing to not to give up on a dream. Thank you, Keston and Chayse, for helping Mom and Dad around the farm whenever necessary, allowing me to focus on my schooling. This upcoming fall, I plan to be attending Red Deer Polytechnic, starting my 4 year journey on the path of a Civil Engineer. Once again, we have a Charity Steer named Cheerio, donated by Hoars, and the funds that are raised will be donated to the Innisfail Food Bank. Tickets will be sold through any member or at our annual Show & Sale on Monday, May 27. Thank you again, I hope to see you there for one last time!

111-MATTEA BOUVIER

Hi my name is Mattea Bouvier and this is my 6th and final year in 4H. I’ve learned so much in the last 6 years and am incredibly grateful for everything I have been able to experience and what the club has done for me. I’m currently the club president and am showing my steer Buddy who is a Gelbvieh angus cross. I cannot wait to see you all at the Show and sale this year Thank you for all your support over the last 6 years!

112-CHAYSE HOLLMAN

Hi, my name is Chayse Hollman. I am 13 years old and this is my fifth year in 4-H. This year I have 4 projects. My show steer Carolina Reaper, my carcass steer Ghost Pepper, a spare steer Liquid Lava and also my heifer Kitty. Some of my hobbies are playing football with friends, and skiing. I also enjoy summer Junior shows and of course 4-H. I would like to thank Brandt Agriculture for purchasing my show steer last year, and to all my previous buyers and sponsors. I would like to invite you to see our steers in person as well as attend our show and sale on May 27. Hope to see you there!

113-LAYNE SPARKS

My name is Layne Sparks, I’m 9 years old and this is my first year showing a steer project in 4H. My hobbies include playing hockey, softball and Skiing. My steer is an angus Simmental cross named Lewis. He is home raised on my farm S over 5 Ranch.

114-MADDY VALLANCE

Hi my name is Maddy Vallance, this is my 4th Year in 4H, my steers name is Skinny Jim. He is a Simmental Angus cross. Some of my hobbies are horseback riding, 4H and hunting. I would like to thank my buyer from last year Field and Forage and my new one this year. Good Luck to Everyone!

115-KESTON

Hi, my name is Keston Hollman, I am 14 years old, and I’m in grade 9. I will be in my 6th year of 4-H. In 4-H this year, I have 4 projects, a show steer, carcass steer, heifer, and a cow/calf pair. My show steers name is Beef, my heifers name is Goodnight, and my cows name is also Goodnight. Some of my hobbies are playing football, soccer, basketball, and skiing with friends. Once again, we have a Charity Steer, his name is Cheerio, and the money raised will be donated to the Innisfail Food Bank. Thank you to all of the past buyers and sponsors, and I hope to see you at our show and sale!

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116-CLARK VALLANCE

Hi my name is Clark Vallance, I am 11 years old. This is my 2nd year in beef 4H. My steer’s name is Raccoon. He is very friendly. He has white around his face, that is why I called him Raccoon. His breeding is Simmental angus cross, and I bought him from Jack Kinsella. I would like to thank my buyers from last year Innisfail Boarding Kennels. I would also like to thank the Innisfail Auction Mart for providing the Venue to sell our steers. I look forward to a great show and sale this year and want to thank all the future buyers for supporting us.

117-CASSIDY SIEMENS

Hey, my name is Cassidy Siemens, I am 14 years old. This is my first year in 4-H and I have a steer named Dan. I have loved it, I enjoy learning about how to show cattle and learning how to clip my steer. I can’t wait to come back next year.

118-ALICE HOAR

Hi, my name is Alice Hoar. I am 9 years old. This is my first year as a junior member in 4-H. My steers name is Oscar. He is a hereford/angus and I chose him all by myself as he was the biggest one on our ranch. I look forward to seeing you at the show and sale. Thank you for supporting 4-H.

119-BRANDEN HOWARD

Hey, my name is Branden Howard I am 20 years old and this is my 10th year in 4H. I have recently graduated from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology for architectural technologies and am currently employed by Eagle Builders in Blackfalds. Aside from starting my career and being an adult, I like to pass time by going fishing, hunting, playing hockey and riding bulls in rodeo circuits such as CARA, FCA and WRA. My steer is named Smooth Operator, after the 2019 professional bull riders bull of the year, Smooth Operator. Even while in college I had time to work with him and get home used to me, so he didn’t go off feed when I work with him. The main goal this 4h year is to win grand champion steer, I feel I can achieve this as I have been preparing since weigh in during November. As my last year in 4h I am excited to participate one last time and give back to the organization that has given me so much!

CLEAVER MEMBERS

WHAT IS A CLEAVER MEMBER?

The Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club added a cleaver branch to our club, allowing our younger members to be part of the club as well. Our cleaver members are all 6 to 8 years old and decided to take bottle calves as their projects. These members have worked with their baby calves, halter breaking, feeding and grooming their calves, just like all our other members. Watch for these members in the show ring as they proudly display their projects!

120-COOPER SPARKS

Hi My name is Cooper Sparks, im 7 years old and this is my 2nd year as a Cleaver. I like to play hockey, baseball and help my dad around the ranch. This year I chose a Angus Simmental Steer calf from our farm, S over 5 Ranch. His name is Heavy.

121-RYKER FLOYD

Hi my name is Ryker and this is my 2nd year in 4-H being a cleaver. I am showing a black angus simmental calf. My favorite sports to play are hockey, baseball and golf. This summer I want to go camping, go to the beach, golf and ride my bike lots

CLEAVER MEMBERS

122-HAZEL CLENDINNING

Hi my name is Hazel Clendinning, I’m 8 years old and this is my 2nd year as a Cleaver. I have a Charolais/ Jersey calf named Disco.

123-WYATT GERRARD

Hi, my name is Wyatt Gerrard. This is my first year in 4-H. My calf is a Simmental Black Angus cross. He was born on March 18 and I named him Harley. I also like to play lacrosse and spend time with my dog, Turbo.

124-JACE EVANS

Hi my name is Jace Evans, I am 8 years old. This is my second year in 4H as a cleaver member.

My calf’s name is Mumble. She is a purebred Simmental I am borrowing her from my Uncle Justin. She has been a good calf to halter break and stands to brush. My2 year old cousin leads her and brushes her.

In my spare time I like to play lacrosse and am signed up to play football in the fall.

Thank you to all the parents and club leaders/members for helping us young kids.

125-WYATT WUNSCH

Hi My name is Wyatt Wunsch. This is my 2nd year as a cleaver, I have a Charolais Hereford cross calf, whose name is Snob. I love to take things apart and rebuild them, especially small engines. I cant wait to move up next year to a Jr. 4H member!

126-KIRBY WUNSCH

Hi My name is Kirby Wunsch. This is my 2nd year as a cleaver, I have a Hereford Angus cross heifer, although she missed the white part and is solid black ! Her name is Lucky Charms cause she was born on St Patricks day and is going to be my Lucky charm! In my spare time I like feeding cows with my dad and riding my bike.

127-BOONE SPARKS

My name is Boone Sparks. This is my first year of Cleaver 4H. I like playing hockey and guitar, the Calgary Flames, and farming with my family and cousins. My calf is an Angus Simmental cross bull calf I call Shotgun. I’m really looking forward to my first 4H show.

128-WALKER HOAR

My name is Walker and this is my 2nd year of being a cleaver. This year I am showing a Hereford Angus heifer calf. It was born March 14th. My hobbies are shed hunting and I like to ranch.

129-JOHANNA HOAR

Hi my name is Johanna. My 4-H calf is named Banana. It is a red Angus bull calf. This is my first year in 4-H. I like coming to 4-H and doing all the activities

CHEERIO

2024 CHARITY STEER

PROCEEDS TO GO TOWARDS

DETAILS

Tickets will be auctioned off for $25 each on May 27th at the start of the sale. Contact Amanda 403-994-6552 or a member if you would like to purchase prior to the sale.

One name will be drawn to win Cheerio at the end of the sale. Cheerio can be sent to a local abattoir, with a spot we have reserved. He can be delivered to a location of your choice, sold to a local feedlolot at buyback price or donated back to the club to be sold in the sale.

Proceeds will be donated to the local Innisfail Food Bank to support the people in need in our community.

Thank you to Half Diamond Hoar Farms for raising this year’s charity steer and caring for him.

TOWARDS THE INNISFAIL FOOD BANK

2024 SPONSORS

THANK YOU!

Thank you to all of the buyers, bidders, sponsors and supporters of the Kneehill Valley 4-H Beef Club. We are forever greatful for the support that our club receives from each and every person that buys a calf from a member, sponsors an award, volunteers to give a clinic, be a judge, or simply sit in the stands to cheer the kids on. Without these people we would not be able to give our members the opportunities that we do. We would all like to send a heart felt thank you!

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Congratulations to our Marketing Competition winner, Kaden Hollman, for designing our winning Charity Steer poster! MARKETING COMPETITION