Local Wisconsin State Fair Junior Exhibitors do well

MILWAUKEE, Wis (WRCO / WRCE) – Youth in Wisconsin’s agriculture industry were the big winners at this year’s Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction (GBRLA).

The event raised $381,350 for junior livestock exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair. The annual event, hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation and Wisconsin State Fair officials, continues to celebrate and invest in the future of agriculture.

This year, the Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction awarded $55,000 in scholarships and contributed an additional $30,000 to support Wisconsin State Fair Junior Exhibitor Showmanship, Knowledge Master Showman and Reserve Champion awards.

In true Wisconsin fashion, the evening was kicked off with entertainment from the UW-Madison Marching Band and Bucky Badger, which has become a popular tradition for auction attendees. The auction started off strong in the Coliseum with auctioneer Ryan Adams facilitating the sale of the Grand Champion Steer, exhibited by Josie Lorentz of Woodville, which sold to Kenosha Beef International for $35,000.

Congratulations to all of the Wisconsin State Fair Junior Exhibitors who sold their animals in the 2025 Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, including Exhibitors from the WRCP listening area:

The Champion Tamworth Barrow exhibited by Annabeth Sprecher of Lone Rock which sold for $6,000 to Dalton Lumber & Supply, Trembling Prairie Farms, Alsum Farms & Produce; and her Champion Shorthorn Steer sold for $5,000 to Meijer.

The Champion Yorkshire Barrow exhibited by Kendyl Rowe of LaValle sold for $2,000 to Reyes Coca-Cola.

The Champion AOB Steer exhibited by Morgan Kleppe of Richland Centersold for  $6,000 to Statewide Fencing; and her Champion Simmental Steer sold for $5,000 to Meijer.

The Champion Katahdin (kuh-TAH-din) Lamb exhibited by Bryndalyn Kanable of Richland Center, sold for $2,000 to Meijer.

The Grand Champion Market Lamb (Hampshire) exhibited by Sydney Cherney of Wonewoc, sold for $19,000 to Meijer.  Sydney Cherney also exhibited the Champion Hampshire Barrow which sold for $2,000 to Meijer; and the Champion Spotted Barrow exhibited by Sydney Cherney sold for $3,000 to Dalton Lumber & Supply.

The Champion Crossbred Lamb exhibited by Brayden Bowers of Belmont, went for $3,000 to Klitzman Seed LLC and Klondike Farms.

The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction is more than a showcase of champion livestock—it’s a celebration of the young people who represent the future of Wisconsin agriculture.

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