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Walker Celebrates State Fair Youth Exhibitors
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 05/06/2015

Governor Scott Walker attended a reception last night to thank 2014 auction buyers, celebrate the tremendous success of the 2014 Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction, and to promote this year's event at the Wisconsin State Fair. The annual Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction highlights Wisconsin's strong agriculture industry, as well as the youth that raise and care for animals that are selected to compete in the event.

"Agriculture is a crucial industry as we continue to strengthen Wisconsin's economy and workforce," Governor Walker said. "Tonight, we applaud the future of agriculture in our state, the dedicated young people who work so hard to raise and show their animals at the Wisconsin State Fair. The Governor's Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction is a unique event that allows these youth to showcase their efforts and helps them to build a future in farming."

Last year's livestock auction was one for the books, raising a record amount of money for scholarships and grants. A total of $320,850 was raised in 2014, breaking the previous record of $225,400 set back in 2005.

The Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation has increased the 2015 scholarship awards to $15,000, and a total of 15 scholarships awarded, including two $2,000 scholarships, three $1,500 scholarships, three $1,000 scholarships, and seven $500 scholarships.

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