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The Williamson County 4-H Livestock Expo is an opportunity for the community to purchase high quality meat from a local 4-H producer. Steers, lambs, and goats are sold annually at the Williamson County Fair.
This is an opportunity to purchase a wholesome food product while supporting hard working youth striving to produce high quality animals through responsible and ethical care practices.
The 4-H Jr. Livestock Auction is a Williamson County tradition that has been going on for over 40 years. The event annually attracts over 400 attendees and participants.
Be sure to register now so you will receive updates, parking information and a bidder number!
2023 Carcass Data for Steers (Weights as of June 30th)
Testimonial
“When we got the processed meat delivered from the fair’s 4-H livestock sale, it was a little overwhelming. This meat is choice and prime beef,” Barnett said. “This is not what people typically eat at homeless shelters, and our residents and clients really appreciate that. The whole process of how the animals are raised, the heart and effort the kids put in and the families invest, and then this blessing of providing for people in need, there is significant value to this donation for everyone involved.”-Nashville Rescue Mission
Save the Date
- When-Thursday, August 10th, 2023
- Time-5:00 PM Dinner for Buyers & Sponsors, 6:30 PM Auction Begins
- Where-Williamson County Fair 4215 Long Ln, Franklin, TN 37064 (Livestock Show Ring)
- How-Register as a buyer by clicking the “Register” button
- Meal-The Williamson County Cattleman’s Association will be hosting a free meal for all sponsors and buyers starting at 5:00 pm.
How To Be Involved-Buyer or Sponsor
- Purchase for your freezer
- Attend the Auction, Bid and Buy. Following the sale – market animals will be delivered to a local processor. You will be contacted for cutting instructions (types of cuts, packaging size, etc.) customized to your preferences. USDA Inspection is available. Processing costs and cost comparison of retail purchases are available at our office.
- Sponsorship Donation
- You can make a tax-deductible gift that will in turn be applied to the sale prices. This allows you to reward students for their dedication, work and project education. You can make your donation now and be recognized prior to the sale.
- Sponsorship Purchase for Resale
- You/your company can purchase an animal and be recognized as a supporter of the 4-H program. You can elect to resell the animal purchased and you only pay the difference in the original purchase price and resale price. This allows you to personally participate in the auction without having the full expense of the purchase or taking delivery of the animal.
- Purchase and Donate to Charity
- You/your company, team, small group or organization can purchase an animal and donate the animal to a designated charity that will in turn use the meat to feed those in need. Donations from previous auctions have fed countless individuals through organizations like Room in the Inn, Nashville Rescue Mission, and Welcome Home Ministries. For more information about this opportunity, please contact dberny@utk.edu.
2022 Expo Sponsors
How To Be Involved-Exhibitor
Williamson County 4-H provides opportunities for youth 4th-12th grade to learn valuable life skills in responsibility, communication and ethical decision making by participating in the Livestock Project Group. 4-H participants learn how to select, purchase and care for a market animal they are responsible for raising. Students are required to be certified in quality care and quality assurance in order to raise an animal project. To find out more about how you or your student can be involved in 4-H, please feel free to contact Doug Berny.
Doug Berny
A native of South Texas, Doug grew up on a family owned and operated Dairy Farm and is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Animal Science. Doug has extensive experience in poultry, beef cattle management, communications, and coordinates the Livestock and Poultry project groups and associated judging teams.