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Vegreville 4-H Beef Club November Report
Vegreville 4-H Beef Club November Report
Ariana Klammer - Club Reporter
Hello! This month has been quite a busy time for our 4H members. Our monthly meeting was held on October 27, 2024 at Rocky Mountain Equipment.
Initial weigh-in was held at the Kisilevich farm on November 3, 2024.
During weigh-in we were taught how to take fecal samples in addition to vaccinating and tagging our projects! Sincere appreciation is extended to the Kisilevich family to allowing the club to use their location and equipment as well as individuals and businesses that donated items.
The first fundraiser of the year, selling Cowboy Caviar beef jerky, went well. A total of 841 packs were sold. Vegreville 4-H Beef Club appreciates the support from all those who purchased.
In recent events, two of our senior members, Logan and Luke Brooke, attended Farmfair International at the Edmonton Expo Centre from November 6-9.
Both Logan and Luke competed in the National Red and Black Angus shows and the UFA Junior Futurity show. Logan had the honor of receiving Reserve Champion Two Year Old Cow/Calf with Red Shiloh Dyna 78K and calf Red Brooke Marlboro 5M in the Junior Futurity show.
Our club toured the facility and operations at the Viking Auction Mart on November 12. Members were able to watch cattle get auctioned off and sold through the ring. They had a small tour of the building where the process of hauling cattle to the auction and what happens there was explained and they also had a look of where the cattle are held outside in pens.
With Christmas season fast approaching, we are are getting excited about the Christmas Clothing Toss that will be held during an upcoming Rangers Jr. B hockey game with donations going to the Vegreville Christmas Bureau.
Members will be out on the float, spreading Christmas cheer, during the Vegreville Christmas Light Up. We are looking forward to another month of 4-H fun and learning opportunities!
