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2025 4-H and FFA Livestock Show and Sale

September 3, 2025
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Front row, l to r: Leanne Green, Brinley McLaughlin, Shelldon Maitland, Ryan Burns, Owen Boggs, Owen Sattler and Jesse McNabb. Second row, from left: Sienna Hamons, Riley Ann Hamons, Kylor Brock, Lane Wilfong, Victor Dean, Jonah Mann, Grayson Barlow, Trey Sattler, Ryley Kerr, Evelyn Simmons, Makiya Burns, Whitney Robertson and Sullivan Seldomridge. Back row, from left: Amber Defibaugh, Michael Friel, Traves Lewis, Mallori McCoy, Savana Sharp, Silas Dean, Kirsten Friel, Cammi Warner, Jessica Armstrong, Coleton Taylor and Jarrell Clifton. Not pictured: Cade Wagner.

Thirty-two Pocahontas County youth participated in this year’s 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Sale August 23 at the Pocahontas Producers Stockyards in Marlinton. A total of 53 animals were exhibited and judged (7 steers, 17 hogs, 23 lambs, and 6 goats). Forty-three animals were sold (6 market steers, 15 market hogs, 17 market lambs, and 5 market goats) at the Livestock Sale which had a total sales volume of $106,775.

Last year’s total sales volume was $50,722 with 26 youth selling 42 animals.

All the day’s activities were well attended by members of the community showing their support of the youth.

Winners of Showmanship contests were Owen Sattler, Junior Beef; Riley Ann Hamons, Senior Beef; Trey Sattler, Master Beef; Sullivan Seldomridge, Junior Swine; Cammi Warner, Senior Swine; Traves Lewis, Master Swine; Ryley Kerr, Junior Sheep; Lane Wilfong, Senior Sheep; Mallori McCoy, Master Sheep; Sienna Hamons, Senior Goat; Lane Wilfong, Master Goat.

Pee Wee Lamb Contest Winner – Hudsyn McCoy pictured with Mallori McCoy.

Winner of the Pee Wee Lamb Contest was Hudsyn McCoy.

New this year – Matt Barkley, Pocahontas County 4-H Youth Livestock Club and PCHS FFA provided belt buckles for showmanship winners.

4-H Agent Luci Mosesso pictured with Skillathon winners Amber Defibaugh, Trey Sattler, Victor Dean, Silas Dean, Jessica Armstrong and Traves Lewis; and Clair Rose, representing Mosesso Agency.

Exhibitors competed in Skillathon competitions sponsored by Mosesso Agency to enhance the educational aspect of the market animal projects. Trey Sattler won the Junior Division with a perfect score; Victor Dean placed second, and Silas Dean placed third. Traves Lewis won Senior Division with a perfect score; Jessica Armstrong placed second, and Amber Defibaugh placed third. Each will receive a cash prize.

The Lyndsee Gay Lambert Memorial was awarded to the overall Premier Exhibitor for the day, Traves Lewis.

He receives a “traveling” engraved plaque and a $100 scholarship in memory of Lyndsee to use for purchase, care and showing of livestock.

Grand Champion Market Goat, exhibited by Lane Wilfong, purchased by Mitchell Chevrolet, represented by Joe Mitchell.
Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, exhibited by Traves Lewis, purchased by Farm Credit, represented by Dawn Enox.

The Grand Champion Market Goat, exhibited by Lane Wilfong, was purchased by Mitchell Chevrolet for $9.50/lb. Farm Credit purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, exhibited by Traves Lewis, for $8.50/lb.

Grand Champion Market Hog, exhibited by Traves Lewis, purchased by Mitchell Chevrolet, represented by Joe Mitchell.

The Grand Champion Market Hog, exhibited by Traves Lewis, was sold for $7/lb. to Mitchell Chevrolet.

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog, exhibited by Leanne Green, purchased by Southern States, represented by Robert Lee.

The Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog, exhibited by Leanne Green, was purchased by Southern States for $9/lb.

Grand Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Mallori McCoy, purchased by Hillsboro Pub, represented by Terrell Burns and son, Warren Burns.
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Traves Lewis, purchased by James River Equipment Company, represented by Kolton Alderman.

The Grand Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Mallori McCoy, was purchased by Hillsboro Pub/Terrell Burns, for $11/lb. James River Equipment Company purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb, exhibited by Traves Lewis, for $18/lb.

Grand Champion Market Steer, exhibited by Trey Sattler, purchased by Dari-Land, represented by Crystal Dean and Lakyn.
Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer, exhibited by Owen Sattler, purchased by Southern States, represented by Robert Lee.

The Grand Champion Market Steer, exhibited by Trey Sattler, was purchased by Crystal Dean/Dari-Land for $8.50/lb. The Reserve Grand Champion Steer, exhibited by Owen Sattler, was purchased by Southern States for $7/lb.

Show premiums totaling more than $1,500 were donated from City National Bank, Paul Hill Farms, Ben Wilfong and Davis Trust. In addition, Southern States purchased a handmade wooden 4-H plaque, donated by Denmar Correctional Facility/Kirk Walton, for $2,500 to fund show premiums.

4-H/FFA Cake – Made by Jean McClure, purchased by Glades Building Supply. Pictured, l to r: Austin Sharp, Cody Sharp, Teresa Sharp and Randy Sharp.

Jean McClure made a white-iced yellow sheet cake decorated with two red barns, animals and 4-H/FFA logos. It was auctioned to Glades Building Supply for $1,500 to fund project premiums for all county 4-Hers.

Judge for the show was Garrett Vaughan. Kurt Mothes served as the announcer. Ben Wilfong was the auctioneer and Nicole Brock was the photographer.

Lunch, consisting of hot dogs and walking tacos, was served by Brushy Flat Bushwackers 4-H Club.

Pork barbecue dinners were provided by Marlinton Lion’s Club. Exhibitor meals were donated by the
Pocahontas County 4-H Leaders Association.

PCHS FFA hosted youth games.

Dari-Land provided prizes for the games and Farm Credit provided T-shirts.

Evan Rose assisted in the show arena and hauled livestock.

The Pocahontas County 4-H and FFA exhibitors greatly appreciate the support of all the individuals and businesses who made this sale possible. Buyers and other contributors for the sale included Southern States, Cry-stal Dean/Dari-Land, Mitchell Chevrolet, Hillsboro Pub/Terrell Burns, Mountain Top Cattle Co., Farm Credit, J.X. Enterprises, Taylor Construction, James River Equipment Co., K & A Livestock, First Tracts Real Estate, Lantz Funeral Home, Mike Doss Law Office, Freedom Ag, Pendleton Community Bank, Mark Mitchell-Winston Salem Power Washing, John Johnson, Clifton Farms, CTM Trucking, Roseboro Farm, Wilfong Farms, Workman Solutions, Citizens Bank of WV, Renick Valley Meats, Gibson’s Feed & Grain, Hamilton’s Legacy, Lawrence Sr. and Mary Ruth Kiner family, and the Snowshoe Foundation.

Livestock projects increase basic agricultural awareness and recordkeeping skills and provide exhibitors the opportunity to build financial savings for higher education through selling their livestock.

The show/sale are possible only through generous support of businesses/individuals throughout our county and neighboring areas.

State Fair Livestock Participants – Front row: Owen Sattler, Sullivan Seldomridge, Lane Wilfong, Trey Sattler, Chase McNeill, Victor Dean, Jesse McNabb, Brinley McLaughlin and Makiya Burns. Back row: Ryley Kerr, Leanne Green, Traves Lewis, Silas Dean, Savana Sharp and Mallori McCoy.
Wooden Sign – purchased by Southern States. Exhibitors Jonah Mann and Grayson Barlow holding
the plaque.

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