The 4-H program guides our members to select quality livestock and maintain constant nutrition, health and daily care. There is a need to start with a good animal and maximize its potential so members can deliver the highest quality Alberta beef for our customers. Supporting 4-H members by purchasing a market project allows them to put money away for their future and to invest back into their business.
The 4-H program and its many supporters have helped send thousands of our youth to Universities, Colleges and Trade Schools. They have returned to become our business leaders, teachers, caregivers, farmers, mechanics, welders, and the list goes on. One thing is for sure, when you purchase a 4-H Steer, you are not just investing in a child’s future, but also in the future of the community.
We would like to extend a thank you to our past sponsors and buyers. Your support has strengthened our club and encouraged youth in agriculture. We have 13 steers and 1 lamb available to purchase. The beef & lamb raised by our 4-H members is outstanding. 4-H animals are raised with care, in a low stress environment with top notch veterinary care. Together with a ration of nutritious feed, the final project is delicious. Purchasing a 4-H market animal is a win/win situation! 4-H members are supported as young entrepreneurs and you bring home a tasty, farm raised product that you can feel good about serving to your family and friends.
JOIN US AT ACHIEVEMENT DAY
SUNDAY, MAY 11TH @ MILLARVILLE RACETRACK
You are invited to meet the members and preview the Steer & Lamb Sale.
This is a family friendly event that showcases the hard work and dedication of our 4-H members. Please plan to join us as our 4-H families are excited to share this experience with the community.
HOW DOES A 4-H MEMBER COME UP WITH THEIR PRICE?
Typically 4-H members research current market prices, as well as retail grocery store prices. They usually consult with a mentor, which could be a parent, a producer they look up to, or their 4-H leader. Using these factors, they calculate a price on their homeraised beef or lamb that is a fair premium for the quality meat they have raised.
WHAT ELSE DOES 4-H PROMOTE?
The 4-H program is designed to foster confidence, competency, and hands-on skill development in youth. The 4-H members must keep detailed records on the feeding & health of their project(s), participate in public speaking & community volunteer initiatives each year.
WHAT GOES INTO RAISING 4-H BEEF & LAMB?
The 4-H program promotes the "learn to do by doing" mindset in youngsters. The process of selecting, caring for, & raising these animals to the best of their ability is the sole job of the 4-H youth, who range in age from 9 - 21 years. Through mentors they discover what cattle/sheep like to eat & what makes their animal most comfortable (large pen size, clean bedding, feed variety are examples) & how to train these animals to follow a lead, have a bath & learn to accept pets & scratches from their human caretakers. Raising a 4-H project animal is hard work! 4-H members start a market beef project in October & a market lamb project in March & typically finish in May or June.
HOMEGROWN
indicates project animal was born and raised on the 4-H member's family ranch or farm
Thank you to Jill Renton with Gone West Media for taking our catalog photos and our General Leader, Jackie Rawn for taking the member photos
H O M E G R O W N
jessie
Years in 4-H: 10
4-H Level: Senior
Other Projects: Heifer & Provincial Carcass Project
2024 Grand Champion Steer & Reserve Champion Female
& Morgan
morgan
Angus x Simmental 4-H Tag #: 6315
Initial Weight : 840 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1450 lbs
I would like to thank Bonanza Drilling, for purchasing my steer in 2024. I’m so pleased they shared the meat with their employees, it makes me proud to know so many people enjoyed the top quality Alberta Beef. It means so much that they purchased and financed another year of one of the biggest parts of my life, my Information Technology program at SAIT. I just finished my first year and will be going back to SAIT in the fall. When I’m done the IT portion, I want to continue with more school in Cyber Security. 4-H has helped me excel in my academic career because of the work ethic and perseverance that I learned in my 10 years of projects, record books and public speaking. I love 4-H so much and it’s because of 4-H Members, Leaders, mentors and buyers that I have succeeded.
Gone West Media
peyton
Years in 4-H: 8
4-H Level: Senior
Other Projects: Heifer, 2yr old pair & 3 yr old pair
2024 Grand Champion Female & Champion Int. Showmanship
&RonWeasley
ron weasley
Limousin x Angus 4-H Tag #: 4923
Initial Weight : 755 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1300 lbs
My steer is named Ron Weasley because he’s kind, loyal and has red hair. He is a Limo Angus cross out of my first female 4-H project, who was the Supreme Champion Female of our club. My favourite thing is his spicy personality and his favourite thing is getting clipped and washed in the sunny weather. He is a lean, well muscled steer like the previous Limo projects we have raised. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank Cory Jacobson and Ensign Drilling for purchasing my 2024 market project!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
H O M E G R O W N
& Felix
sterling
Years in 4-H: 6
4-H Level: Intermediate
Other Projects: Heifer, 2yr old pair & 3 yr old pair
The Red Angus you see in the picture above was raised by my sister and I and is a calf from our 2024 crop of purebred Red Angus. He is well mannered and deep muscled steer who will be a great finished product for your family to enjoy.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank my buyer from last year, Bonanza Drilling for their support in purchasing my steer.
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale
June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
holt
Years in 4-H: 2
4-H Level: Junior
Other Projects: Heifer & Provincial Carcass Competition
2024 Champion Junior Beef
Record Book & Best Effort Award
& Buddy
buddy
Simmental x Angus
4-H Tag #: 6305
Initial Weight : 925 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1450 bs
I am Holt, I am 11 years old. My steer’s name is Buddy. He is very friendly and I am excited to show him. I was able to use my money from my last steer, Mr Marshmellow to help buy him. Thank you to my buyers Karen Genoway, Kevin Madden, Rhett Kidd, James Cummings and Ryan Sully. Thank you to Lonnie Lischka, Kevin Carre and Lisa Johnston for purchasing my spare steer, Po.
I like to play baseball, draw and reading when I am not helping my Mom on our ranch. I hope whoever buys Buddy knows I plan on using the money to buy either another steer or money towards a heifer and maybe some fun.
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
& Teddy
colbie
Years in 4-H: 1st
4-H Level: Junior
teddy
Charolais x Red Angus
4-H Tag #: 6307
Initial Weight : 830 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1550 lbs
Hi, my name is Colbie Johnson and this is my first year in 4-H as a Junior member. My current market project is a Charolais Red Angus X purchased from Carlson Farms in Stavely, AB. Teddy is calm, quiet and likes to hang out with his best friend Red, my spare steer. When I am not working with Teddy, I like to play outside on the farm, draw, play guitar and play at the creek. Overall Teddy has been cooperative, but he can be a bit stubborn. We like to call him Teddy Bear and he is a gentle giant! I love working with him, and am excited to show him for my first time ever!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
thomas
Years in 4-H: 1st 4-H Level: Junior
Pheonix
pheonix
Hereford x Charolais 4-H Tag #: 6309
Initial Weight : 720 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1120 lbs
My name is Thomas and this is my first year in 4-H. I like to play sports. Hockey and baseball are my favourite. My steer is home grown and is a Hereford Charolais Cross. I like working with my steer. He has been great to work with and is quite nice. My favourite things about 4-H are the workshops and making new friends I really like 4-H because it is hands on and teaches you new skills.
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale
June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
& Bandit
gracen
Years in 4-H: 1st
4-H Level: Junior
Other Projects: Heifer
bandit
Simmental
4-H Tag #: 6302
Initial Weight : 870 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1400 lbs
Hello! I'm Gracen Peloquin, a first-year Junior 4-H member. I've really enjoyed halter breaking Bandit, my first 4-H market steer project. He's a purebred Simmental steer, representing some top-quality Alberta beef. I named him Bandit because his white face markings reminded me of a bandit's mask. A big thank you to MAVV Farms for selling Bandit to me and getting me started with this fantastic 4-H opportunity. I've already learned so much this year, with my first public speaking experience being one of the most memorable! I am looking forward to showing Bandit off at the upcoming Club Achievement Day, Foothills District 4-H Show and 4-H on Parade.
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
& Patty
kiefer
Years in 4-H: 1st
4-H Level: Intermediate
Other Projects: Heifer
patty
Simmental 4-H Tag #: 6303
Initial Weight : 940 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1580 lbs
Hey there! I'm Kiefer Peloquin, a first-year Intermediate 4-H member, who has enjoyed participating in all that being an active 4-H member has to offer. I extend my sincere gratitude to MAVV Farms for selling me my purebred Simmental market steer project, who I've affectionately named "Patty" (short for Hamburger Patty!), affording me the opportunity to embark on this first project. Working with Patty has been a truly rewarding experience. The handling skills I've learned are even proving useful as I also start my first year of contact hitting in hockey!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
william
Years in 4-H: 2
4-H Level: Junior 2024 Champion Junior Sheep
Showmanship & Sportsmanship Award
&Ferdinand
ferdinand
Angus x Limousin
4-H Tag #: 6317
Initial Weight : 910 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1550 bs
Ferdinand is a big, gentle steer with a great figure & a calm easygoing attitude. I named him after the famous bull, who’d rather smell flowers than fight. While my Ferdinand isn’t sniffing daisies, he does love relaxing & getting brushed especially by the top of his tail. I’ve been raising Ferdinand since early fall, working to get him ready. From showmanship manners to precise feeding weights & grooming, we’ve spent a lot of time together & it’s paid off. Ferdinand walks smooth on the lead, stands calmly during shows, & is in outstanding condition. We’ve also focused on making sure Ferdinand meets premium meat standards. I’ve learned a lot this year about what makes great beef from my leader, including marbling, muscle development, & finish. Based on his build, feeding plan, & care, Ferdinand is on track to grade Triple AAA—which means he’s producing some of the best quality beef with excellent marbling & tenderness. This project has taught me so much about responsibility, animal care, & the effort it takes to raise livestock with pride & purpose. Whether we win ribbons or not, I’m proud of Ferdinand & all we’ve accomplished together. He’s more than just a project he a helped me build character, confidence, & community all while having fun! Thank you for taking the time to meet us & trust me, this steer is a cut above the rest!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale
June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
& Cookie
audrey
Years in 4-H: 1st 4-H Level: Intermediate
cookie
Angus x Simmental 4-H Tag #: 4921
Initial Weight : 575 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1150 lbs
This year, I’m excited to be showing my steer, Cookie, who is an Angus/Simmental crossbred. It’s been such a great learning experience so far from daily care and feeding routines to building a bond with my animal. I’m gaining confidence and knowledge every day, and I can’t wait to see how the rest of the project unfolds. I’m already looking forward to participating in 4-H again next year and continuing to grow and learn even more. Outside of 4-H I also play softball and do dance. If you have any questions, I’d love to answer them!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
elliot
Years in 4-H: 1st
4-H Level: Junior
&
Sunshine
sunshine
Angus x Limousin
4-H Tag #: 4924
Initial Weight : 545 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1050 lbs
This year I’m excited to be showing my very first steer, whose name is Sunshine. He’s black and white, and the white on his head looks just like the sun shining through the clouds. I’ve been learning a lot about how to care for Sunshine, including feeding, grooming, bathing and halter training. It’s been a lot of work, but I’ve really enjoyed getting to know him and watching him grow. Outside of 4-H, I love playing baseball and golf. I’m proud to be part of 4-H and look forward to showing Sunshine this year. Thank you for supporting 4-H and all of the members like me!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
& Midnight
pyper
Years in 4-H: 3
4-H Level: Junior
2024 Junior Public Speaking Winner
midnight
Black Simmental
4-H Tag #: 6312
Initial Weight : 740 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1250 bs
My name is Pyper Stanley. I am a Junior and this is my third year in 4-H and second year in the cattle part of 4-H. My steer Midnight is a black Simmental and I am very proud to have raised him. I used to live in the city but since I moved to the countryside, 4-H has taught me so many great things like public speaking and lots of responsibilities. I love having Midnight as my project this year because he is calm when my friends come over to see my 4-H and non-4-H projects. With the proceeds I will use it for my future steer or heifer project and my education.
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
H O M E G R O W N
maddie
Years in 4-H: 8
4-H Level: Senior
Other Projects: Heifer, 2yr old pair & 3 yr old pair
2024 Champion Senior Showmanship & Champion Rate of Gain
& Martin
martin
Salers X 4-H Tag #: 6310
Initial Weight : 790 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 1450 bs
Hi my name is Maddie Watkins. I’ve been raising premium Alberta beef for 8 years. Our goal each year is to provide our prospective customers with the best product available on the market. As a club we are blessed to have many repeat customers which is a testament to the quality in this offering. Buy with confidence as we also provide customer service that my Dad says is rare these days!
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
H O M E G R O W N
justin
Years in 4-H: 13
4-H Level: Senior
Other Projects: Ewe Lamb, Yearling Ewe & Mature Ewe
2024 Grand Champion Market Lamb & Grand Champion Breeding Ewe
&
ned
Suffolk
Tag #: 504 981 654
Initial Weight : 60 lbs
Expected Finish Wt: 110 bs
I joined the Millarville Stockland 4-H club 13 years ago as a Cleaver and I have been showing sheep ever since. Ned is my market lamb this year and is exceeding my expectations so far. Accompanying my market lamb this year, I am also showing a ewe lamb, yearling ewe, mature ewe and all of their lambs. This is my final year in 4-H. I am currently doing my Carpentry apprenticeship at SAIT and working building custom homes and townhouses.
Outside of work I play the piano and I am in two bands playing the Saxophone. I would like to thank Mark Shologan for buying my market lamb last year who was also our clubs Grand Champion
Millarville Stockland 4-H Sale June 5, 2025
Gone West Media
WHY BUY BEEF IN BULK??
A Market Steer that weighs 1300 lbs will have an average yield of 62%. After processing and de-boning, approximately 637 pounds of meat will be wrapped for consumption. You will end up with the following: 395 lbs of Roasts & Steaks & 240 lbs of Ground Beef & Stewing Beef.
WHY BUY LAMB IN BULK??
Sourcing local, fresh lamb is not easy as much is imported from Australia & New Zealand. The prices quoted below are fresh, not frozen Alberta Lamb.
A Market Lamb that weighs 120 lbs will have an average yield of 48%. After processing and de-boning, approximately 58 pounds of meat will be wrapped for consumption. You will end up with the following:
50 lbs of Roasts, Loin, Chops & 8 lbs of Ground Lamb & Stewing Lamb. To go to the grocery store and buy this today, you'll pay:
For approximately $300.00 less than at the grocery store you can support a young entrepreneur and know EXACTLY where your food is raised and what it was fed. You’d also be supporting a local butcher and have the meat cut to your exact specifications. Once you taste this high-quality locally grown lamb, there is no going back.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DLMS FARM GATE TIMED AUCTION WITH EXTENDED BIDDING
1.Visit dlms.ca and follow the link to the DLMS FarmGate timed auction site www.farmgatetimedauctions.ca, click the LOGIN/REGISTRATION button. First time users will select the REGISTER button from this page. Fill out the registration form to signup for a free user account and it allows you to select a username and password for use on all Farm Gate Timed auctions. This program will send you text and email messages whenever there is activity on your favorite lots or someone challenges your proxy bid and this is why you will be asked for both your current email and cell phone number. If you are a past participant in the Farm Gate Timed auctions simply enter your user name and password to continue. This takes you to a list of both current and upcoming Farm Gate Auctions.
2. You can choose your favourite lots in this sale at this time and the program will allow you to open either all sale lots or just your favorite lots on your screen Any time there is active bidding on a lot you have identified on your favorite list you will get a text and/or an email noting this activity.
3. The program allows you to place a proxy bid on any sale lot. This in fact protects your interest in any lot of interest for you to a specified dollar value you set, when you may not be able to give 100% attention to the sale. If the lot has a $3.00/lb bid on it and you place a proxy bid of $5.00/lb into the system, the computer will bid $3.25/lb for you but if some one else bids $3.50/lb, the computer will again bid for you, this time at $3.75/lb. The system will look after your interest to a maximum of $5.00/lb. If another bidder is on at $5.00/lb, your proxy will no longer be effective and you will no longer have the winning bid on this lot without once again logging in and bidding again or moving your attention to a second lot of interest.
4. At closing time of the sale the entire sale will extend bidding if a bid is placed on any lot in the sale. Any bid received after close time will extend the sale by the time listed on each sale In Most cases the time gets shorter the longer in to extended bidding the sale is. When no bidding occurs for the extended time the computer will declare the sale finished.
5. Following the sale the Owner or Sale Manager will invoice all buyers in the sale, please contact the seller with questions or to arrange delivery, pick up or shipping of your purchases. For more info and assistance with bidding contact any of the sale contacts listed on the DLMS Website; DLMS FarmGate Timed Auctions ~ Mark Shologan Ph: 780-699-5082
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHAT IS RACEHORSE STYLE SALE CLOSE? Racehorse style sale close is when the entire sale stays open in extended bidding This type of sale allows you as the bidder to change to a different lot within the same sale if the bidding has gone in to extended bidding.
HOW WILL EXTENDED BIDDING WORK? When we get to the close out end time the clock for close extends with any bid placed with less than 5 min on the clock. This type of extended bidding turns the end time to more of a soft time. Extended bidding allows bidders to compete in lots like a real auction and give all bidders the same time to make a decision. Always follow the clock to see how much time remains in the sale you are interested in.
TERMS OF SALE:
Millarville Stockland 4-H Club Sale will take place Thursday, June 5th, 2025. The timed auction will run 12:00pm - 6:00pm.
The auction will be a racehorse finish, please see bidding instructions on page 21 of the catalog.
Animals will be sold per pound based on an official weight.
Steers & Lambs will be weighed on May 29, 2025 and will be sold without shrink. The steers are on feed a minimum of 225 days & the lamb on feed for a minimum of 74 days.
Our steer butcher dates are for the week of June 9, 2025, the steers will stay on feed for more than a week after their official weigh-in, this is why the members decided to sell without shrink.
Our Sheep Leader will be in contact with sheep buyer(s) regarding butcher dates.
Settlement will be made directly to each 4-H member.
At the completion of the auction, each 4-H member will be in contact with the buyer to arrange for payment and issue receipts.
Payment must be made within 48 hours of close of sale.
Payment must be made in full to the 4-H member before the animal can be delivered to the processor.
All animals have a guaranteed abattoir spot. Steers have booked spots with Foothills Meats, Red Deer Lake Meats & Pure Country Meats. We will do our best to accommodate first choice.
Alternate processing locations must be arranged by buyer. Delivery to alternate processors may be possible with prior arrangement.
Delivery to butcher is the responsibility of the 4-H member at no cost to the purchaser.
The purchaser and 4-H member will reach an agreement about delivery of the boxed product to the buyer.
The purchaser of the animal(s) is responsible for the processing fees.
2024 BUYERS
As they say, "it takes a village" we are very thankful for the village that supported our Market Beef & Market Lamb Project members in 2024.
Bonanza Drilling - Jason Hemsing - 2 steers
Ensign Drilling - Cory Jacobson
Karen Genoway
Kevin Madden
James Cummings
Rhett Kidd
Clayton Foster
Kelly & Katie Wilchak
Graham MacLeod
Justin Wharton
Carol Poffenroth
Mark & Joanne Shologan Cattlevids
what we hear from our buyers:
“The quality of the meat is outstanding, once you purchase one of these animals, you'll never go back to grocery store meat! These kids are my neighbours, I see how hard they work at it and I am happy to support their business. I have vegetarian friends that will eat 4-H beef because they know where it came from and how ethically it was raised”
