Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
Serving Waitsburg, Dayton and the Touchet Valley
DAYTON—The Columbia County Youth Livestock Sale Committee announced on Monday that there would be a youth livestock sale. The fair board has had to make some significant changes to comply with state restrictions.
The sale will be held on Sunday, September 13, at 1 p.m. Traditionally, the sale is held on Saturday following the Fair BBQ. There will be no food vendors on the grounds, so buyers and supporters will need to plan accordingly. All attendees must wear a face mask or covering.
The physical sale will be held in an outdoor ring, and the sale committee is excited to announce that they will also offer an online participation option through liveauction.tv for those who wish to participate but cannot attend. All buyers must pre-register. In-person attendance may be limited to comply with social distancing measures. Registered buyers will receive a wristband that is valid for Sunday’s sale only.
All sale attendees will be screened prior to entry. All individuals must answer a set of COVID-19 screening questions, as well as take a touchless temperature check.
Businesses are encouraged to participate, like always, however, only one representative per business will be allowed at the sale. Pictures and gifts may not be taken or exchanged that Sunday between youth sellers and buyers. Photos of the sale animals and the seller may be mailed to the buyer.
The sale committee is anticipating eighteen goats, nine lambs, fourteen steers, and sixty hogs. Youth marketers have tagged their animals this year and submitted photos of tag numbers. The Fair will have a place for turn animals, should a buyer not want the meat. The committee is also accepting sponsorships from those who do not wish to participate in the sale but want to support area youth. Processing arrangements have been made with Blue Valley Meats in Walla Walla and C&L Lockers from Moscow, Ida.
If anyone has any further questions about the sale, contact Rhonda Barker at (509) 520-7409 or Heidi James at (509) 629-1901.
Sponsorships can be sent to Columbia County Youth Livestock Sale, P.O Box 274, Dayton.
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