cattle for their sales . If you contact Bubba Forester before you want to sell , he will arrange everything to make it a simple process .
Most people are not aware that they also offer livestock appraisals to help customers understand the market prices . “ It ’ s definitely important to be educated on how the livestock market works , so we enjoy educating others in that aspect ,” said Paige Morrison .
“ Another role that we enjoy is when we can help anyone in the community ,” Morrison continues . “ We have held multiple benefits in honor of helping those in need or going through medical health problems . We also help with the commercial steers and heifers during the livestock show to help the community .”
In addition to the local customers at the sales , the auctions also have representatives from major buying corporations . The Foresters say they appreciate all of their buyers and sellers , whether it ’ s 1 head of livestock or 1,000 head of livestock and say , “ We can ’ t do it without our sellers and we can ’ t say thank you enough to our customers .”
Over the last 50 years , the main thing they say has changed is the technology in the industry which offers different marketing options to them now such as online and television sales . As long as there is a need in American society for beef , pork , and eggs , there will also be a market for them and the Foresters hope to be here and serve the community for another 50 plus years .
Each auction gladly welcomes new customers and each one has its own Facebook page - AthensCommissionCompanyInc and EmoryLivestockAuction - that are utilized often to spread news of holiday schedules , livestock news , market reports , and sometimes a few livestock humor funnies .
Athens Commision sales are conducted at 11 a . m . every Friday and they are open for drop-offs every day with hay and water available for all livestock . Emory sales take place at 11 a . m . every Tuesday and 9 a . m . every Saturday . To reach the Athens location , contact 903-675-3333 , visit them at 2800 State Highway 31 W , Athens or www . emorylivestockauction . com .
6 | Greater Athens Magazine | February 2023