BENTON COUNTY
LIVESTOCK
PREMIUM AUCTION:
A YEAR OF HARD WORK ON DISPLAY
By Karen Rice
Each year, young livestock exhibitors from across Benton County come together to showcase the animals they’ ve dedicated countless hours to raising, training and caring for. The Benton County Livestock Premium Auction is more than just a sale – it’ s a celebration of hard work, responsibility and the agricultural heritage that runs deep in the community.
A YEAR IN THE MAKING
For these exhibitors, the journey to auction day begins long before the event. Whether they’ re raising beef or dairy cattle, hogs, lambs or goats, the process requires daily dedication. From feeding and grooming to training and health care, each animal represents months of effort, learning and sacrifice. Exhibitors, who are involved in 4-H and FFA programs, gain valuable life skills, including responsibility, business management and public speaking.
2025 BENTON COUNTY FAIR 20 121 Years • 1904-2025