Canton FFA enjoys successful county fair

April 6 to 9 was the culmination of months of hard work for many members of the Canton FFA Chapter. 

This year, Canton FFA was represented by more than 100 competitive entries in the Junior Market Livestock Show, the Ag Mechanics Show, the Creative Arts Show, the Public Speaking Contest and the Open and Junior Heifer Shows combined.

April 6, was the first opportunity for Canton FFA members to compete. 

Lance Humphrey represented Canton in the broiler show. 

Erin Bourquin, Andrew Nunn, D.J. Spencer, Cole Herchman, Jade Spencer and Kylee Bateman participated in the Market Lamb Show.

Jade Spencer qualified for the premium sale April, but top honors were taken by Kylee Bateman who exhibited the Grand Champion Market Lamb. Kylee’s lamb sold for $3,000 in the sale. 

Next, Nevan Heddin showed his Market Goat, which placed fourth in its class and also qualified for the sale.

The Creative Arts Show entries were also judged April 6. 

In this show, Mackenzie Garcia, Callie Hyde, Hollie Nance and Evie Davis entered photography projects. Callie Hyde received a Best of Show Ribbon for her photograph of a pasture sunset scene. Devin Eden competed in the woodworking class, where he entered a wooden step stool. 

Cheyenne Gamrod submitted banana bread, which also received a Best of Show. 

CHS junior Kendall Bright entered her horticulture project, a succulent garden planted in a vintage wooden chair, which earned Best of Show honors.

The Market Steer show started bright and early April 7.

In this show, Mackenzie Oliver placed third in her class, qualifying for the sale.  

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