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ANNUAL FFA AUCTION SLATED FOR MONDAY The 60th State Future Farmers of America (FFA) Ham, Bacon and Egg Show and Sale will be held in the State Training Center in Building 7 of the Capitol Complex Monday, March 10, 2003, at 7 p.m. The event should conclude at approximately 9:30 p.m. “We are the only state that has this type of activity, and I’m very proud of that,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Gus R. Douglass. “This is one of my favorite events of the year. It gives our young agricultural producers from across the Mountain State the chance to show off the fruits of their talent and hard work to very appreciative bidders.” “It’s all about the young farmers, who are the future of agriculture in West Virginia, and it’s a tremendous opportunity for young people to bring their products to market in the Charleston atmosphere,” said State FFA Advisor Don Michael. “The proceeds this auction generates for the students are often quite sizable, and can provide money for college or the capital needed to begin another agricultural project.” Michaels added that there should be some new faces among the buyers that traditionally show up to support the FFA auction. “A large number of buyers keeps the excitement level high and it really pays off for the students,” he said. The event is sponsored annually by the Governor’s Office, the West Virginia Department of Agriculture and the West Virginia Department of Education. Resource Marketing Inc., of West Hamlin will again donate auctioneer services, and Commissioner Douglass is expected to take a turn at the auctioneer’s microphone. Numerous state-elected officials and area business leaders regularly
attend to bid on items produced by high school FFA students as their
annual projects. Up for sale will be the top 50 ham, top 50 bacon
and top 10 egg submissions, as determined by local contests and
a jury of agricultural experts from West Virginia University.
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