Future farmers of America compete at Illinois State Fair
Children and teenagers show off their award-winning livestock at the Illinois State Fair, according to the AP. The champion animals are auctioned off with the money going to the kids, who often use it to help pay for college.The animals can bring in big money. Last year's champion steer sold for $35,000. Two other animals -- a pig and another steer -- brought more than $18,000 each.The auction
A New Hampshire rooster is displayed after the competition on Aug 15, 2011.Seth Perlman / AP
By Mish Whalen
Children and teenagers show off their award-winning livestock at the Illinois State Fair, according to the AP. The champion animals are auctioned off with the money going to the kids, who often use it to help pay for college.
The animals can bring in big money. Last year's champion steer sold for $35,000. Two other animals -- a pig and another steer -- brought more than $18,000 each.
The auction also includes champion sheep, goats, chickens and rabbits.
Eric Schafer, 9, of Owaneco, Ill., walks his Angus heifer to the barn before the competition began on Friday Aug 12, 2011 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.Seth Perlman / APDelaney Melton, 8, of Arcola, Ill., shows off her Pygmy goat before competition Monday on Aug 15, 2011 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ill.Seth Perlman / APA Polish Crested rooster is displayed after the competition Monday, Aug 15, 2011.Seth Perlman / APMichael Poe and Troy Doty of Morrsitown, In., compete in the Dorset ewe lamb competition.Seth Perlman / APA New Hampshire rooster is displayed after the competition on Aug 15, 2011.Seth Perlman / AP
