Sophie Jolivet with the Saanich 4-H Lamb Club was front and centre in the auction ring at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver.
The auction ring came to life as 4-H members from across British Columbia led champion hogs, lambs, goats and steers, while community buyers backed their hard work and skills. Jolivet took home the reserve champion market lamb title, with her 131-pound lamb bringing in a bid of $9.50 a pound from Meadow Valley Meats.
Proceeds for this year’s auction go right back into future projects, schooling and leadership training for these young entrepreneurs.
“Behind every ribbon is months of feeding, training and care. Today’s auction turned that effort into opportunity for our 4-H members and we are grateful to every buyer who raised a paddle,” said PNE director of fair operations Christie Kerr. “Our 4-H members showed real skill, commitment, and respect for their animals, and the support from local families and businesses proves how much this matters to our community.”
A total of 102 animals went under the auctioneer’s gavel this year, including 37 hogs, 26 sheep, 8 goats, and 31 steers. The auction raised more than $336,000 for 4-H youth, funds that go directly into future projects, schooling, and leadership training.
