Dows hog tabbed as FFA reserve champ market hog at state fair

     Ben Jacobsen of Dows exhibited the FFA Reserve Champion Market Hog at the 2013 Iowa State Fair. Ben’s parents are Corey and Kim Jacobsen of Dows.

     The prize-winning animal was purchased by The Machine Shed; ADM Alliance Nutrition/ShowTee; APC, Inc.; and Newsham Choice Genetics with support from Morgan Genetics, Latham Seeds, Woolstock Equipment and Mike Fischer for $27,500 a new record in the 25th annual Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions on Saturday, Aug. 17.

     A total of 16 livestock champions were sold for a sale total of more than $342,600. More than $171,950 in scholarships were presented to 128 youths active in the livestock and agricultural industry, while $15,650 was presented to 95 Performance and Carcass Award winners at this year’s prestigious event.

     The Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions is sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement. IFAA is a non-profit organization founded in 1980 and comprised of agricultural enthusiasts dedicated to encouraging 4-H and FFA livestock, poultry and agriculture project members to pursue ag-related careers.