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RECORDED ONLINE MEETING MARCH 25, 2020 at 1:30 PM EASTERN
HOW TO’S ON DOING ONLINE AUCTION
FOR 4-H/FFA EXHIBITORS
WITH BRAINSTORMING SESSION
GUEST SPEAKERS- OKEECHOBEE YOUTH LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE MEMBERS who did the first ever online auction for 4-H/FFA exhibitors

For the first time in our Country an online auction was held for 4-H/FFA exhibitors.Okeechobee Youth Livestock Committee put it together after their Fair was closed.
I have asked them to please share howto's and what they learned and they agreed.

Special thanks to Cailyn HIlton with
State 4-H and UF/IFAS or putting the zoom meeting together.

                                            UPDATED MARCH 31 , 2020 9:48 PM 
    The Cornoavirus has taken a toll on Florida Fairs in many ways including 4-H and FFA Livestock Exhibitors.  They work hard throughout the year raising steers, pigs, goats, lambs, plants etc to market at their local Fairs. Recently, those Fairs have had to close leaving these youth wondering what to do as many even have loans out for their projects .
                                  Buyers and donors are needed to help these youth.
              Fair boards across the State have and are working on solutions. This is the latest info. 

BELOW IS INFO & DETAILS
FOR BUYERS & DONORS
WITH COUNTY BY COUNTY INFORMATION
​( Below the info on how to buy and freezers)
Your purchase or your donation WILL make a positive impact on the lives of these 4-H and FFA exhibitors.
Donations can be as small as $1  
       LET'S HELP THESE KIDS!!

New to purchasing market projects?
Here are some tips 
You can purchase whole animal or go in with others and purchase a 1/2 or 1/4. The live weight is more than the dressed weight..below is information to help you.
Note: This is not like a meat market where you call and say I want 1 lb of meat. 
You will be getting in bulk form wrapped  and pre- frozen ready for your freezer
( Make sure you have right size freezer for amount of meat too!) 

                                          ALERT!    FREEZERS ARE TO THE VIRUS
                                                                               THAT
                                                         GENERATORS ARE TO HURRICANES
                                                                         3/20/2020
Stores are selling out of deep freezers around the State! If you are buying meat and need a freezer - get your freezer NOW do NOT delay!
I had planned to do a video story about deep freezers and how to choose as many people are buying meat from the 4-H and FFA youth whose Fairs were closed. My goal was to do an educational video.
I was stunned when the manager at Babcock said they would like to do the story but she said quote " Deep freezers are to the virus that generators are to hurricanes." She said they still have some freezers but everyone Home Depot, Lowes , etc even they are running out of stock.
She said, "If you want a deep freezer understand that no matter where you go, even if you call any store ahead of time to see if they have one in stock, it might be gone by the time you get to that store."
It was suggested that if you can, put a deposit down on the freezer before you go to any store to ensure it is there when you arrive.
When I got home, I took a quick glance online at Best Buy, Home Depot and Lowes' websites. Sure enough - while you can still find some today 3/20/2020 - MANY models are NO longer in stock.
So be smart. If you are planning or have purchased meat and do not have a deep freezer, go ahead and buy your freezer ASAP.

                                                        TIPS ON BUYING A DEEP FREEZER
             By   Kelly Strausbaugh ( Co Admin of my Facebook page Florida 4-H and FFA Supporters)
                              FOR BUYERS ASKING ABOUT FREEZER SPACE/STORING MEAT!
Stephanie came up with a great point and we've been looking at ways to help! If you have someone that wants to buy a steer, not only should you share the information Stephanie shared earlier, but you should continue to guide them through the process when they have questions! A popular question may be, "But how much space should I have in my freezer?"
We've found a few links that can help!
- - https://www.flyingbbar.com/our-beef/whats-in-a-quarter/
We found a few GREAT resources that can help our new buyers understand how much freezer space to have available! Some may not need to go out and try to find a deep freezer, some may want to partner with others to reduce costs and find ways to split the meat that makes sense... so make sure to be a resource to your buyers and those in the community who want to step up and help!
Click the title below and let us know what other questions you are hearing, so we can help answer those, too!! Stay safe out there!

"HOW MUCH FREEZER SPACE WILL YOU NEED?
An Eighth Beef can fit in the top freezer of a normal refrigerator/freezer with room left over. A quarter of beef needs about 4 cubic feet. We use 1 deep shelf, and both of the two bins at the bottom of the fridge, along with some of the storage on the door for a quarter. We have typically more than half of the fridge space left. The rule of thumb is one cubic foot of freezer space for every 35 – 40 pounds of packaged meat. A quarter of beef will easily fit into a 5 -7 cubic foot chest freezer.

• A half beef needs about 8 cubic feet.
• You should plan for at least 16-17 cu.ft. freezer space for a whole beef.
• This will also vary a little bit with the freezer design.
• Needed freezer space varies with the choice of cuts and packaged weights also."
  
• details at the flybar.com website - link listed
• https://www.flyingbbar.com/our-beef/whats-in-a-quarter/?fbclid=IwAR00VVTtHs-6BPwxWccWri-diSjS7-Su8HdkDj-87Ctuy39eIkpxs7l_Xnw

When a  youth tells you for instance their steer weighed 1,200 lbs that does not mean you get
1,200 lbs of meat after processing.  Click these three titles below for more details 

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COUNTY BY COUNTY REPORTS
 IN SIX CATEGORIES
Hosting Auctions, Youth Selling to Public,
Brainstorming, Unique, Sold and
No Information Received

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Clarification  for those new to these procedures
Auctions and Direct sells - you are purchasing a market animal that will be processed for meat. Make sure you understand there is a processing fee plus the purchase price 
Add Ons - this could be the ONLY way these youth break even due to the economy or make a few dollars - look for the forms attached below. Add ons can start as low as $1.  Add ons are NOT market animal purchases - they are donations. 

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AUCTION 
1. LAKE COUNTY FAIR APRIL 16TH - 17TH
check their FB page for details 

Youth Selling Direct  To The Public
With the Help of their Fairs - Team Effort  

if you are interested in only a 1/4 or 1/2 of a market animal- let the point of contact know 
and they might be able to help pair you with others to make that happen.

1. CLAY COUNTY FAIR MARKET ANIMAL EXHIBITORS  sell & add ons
 Due to the unusual circumstances this is what the Fair developed
( Exhibitors! Check with Fair for details) 
1. Youth can bring in their animals and record books to receive a stipend
2. They are given a buyers form to utilize.
3. Add on forms are also passed out for exhibitors to  look for donors 

CLAY COUNTY FAIR BUYER FORM               CLAY COUNTY FAIR ADD ON FORM

Downloadable buyer form clay_county_buyer_form.pdf 

Downloadable add on form clay_county_add_on_form.pdf ( has photos on it) 

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Downloadable  Version of  Okeechobee add on form - okeechobee_add_on_form.pdf

2. FLAGER COUNTY FAIR -- no add on form submittted 
4-H and FFA selling direct to public - go to their Facebook page for postings with bios AND details
https://www.facebook.com/flaglercountyfair/

Downloadable add on form for Hernando  hernando_add_on_form.pdf

3. Suwanee Valley Youth Livestock  Show  - sell and add ons
Contact Emily Land Beech Livestock Board Secretary for list of what  is available.
emilylbeach@gmail.com
If you would like to do an add on as a donation for Suwanee  4-H or FFA exhibitor - they are working on a form and should be posted soon.

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NO INFORMATION RECEIVED  YET - 

1. SANTA ROSA COUNTY 

                       SOLD TAKING ADD ONS
​1. OKEECHOBEE If you would like to donate to a 4-H or FFA  Okeechobee Youth Livestock Exhibitor  here is the form  DEADLINE FOR ADD ON IS APRIL 5, 2020

Downloadable Add on Form Okeechobee Youth LIvestock Showokeechobee_add_on_form.pdf

2. FIREFIGHTERS INDIAN RIVER FAIR - SOLD OUT

​If you would like to make a donation to a Indian River 4-H or FFA Exhibitor here is the form

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Here is the download version of the Indian River add ons form indian_river_add_on_form_pdf.ai

3. SARASOTA COUNTY FAIR

If you would like to donate to a SARASOTA COUNTY FAIR  4-H or FFA Exhibitor Youth Livestock Exhibitor  here is the Add On Form  DEADLINE FOR ADD ON IS March 27, 2020

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Downloadable version Sarasota add on form sarasota_add_on_form.pdf

4. Miami -  Miami Fair not taking add ons
If you would like to donate to the 4-H Club or FFA Chapters contact
JESSICA DAVILA - jessica@redlandstock.com

5. Hernando County Fair  - taking add ons 

7. Collier 

8. Putnam 

9. Union County 

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please note: I tried my best to be as accurate as possible. Things are changing on a daily basis. Please email me at agnewstoday@outlook.com for any updates or edits

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR REACHING OUT TO HELP THESE 4-H AND FFA EXHIBITORS  

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