A. H. Grover, Ben Grover
Andrew & Stephen Picard
Ann Soule
Ben May
Betsy Evans
Bill Diamond & Roy Roux
Bill Shane, Community Food Pantry
Bob Grondin, Grondin & Sons
Chris McDuffey
Cumberland Food Pantry
Doug Merier, Falmouth Hannaford
Dwight Holmquist
Gwen Hall
Gyorgy Mundruzco
Hayward Farm
Holly Seddai
Homestead Farm
Ken Fowler
Ken Thomas, Fore St. Restaurant
Kim & Drew Graham
Kristi Wright
Linc Merrill, Patriot Insurance
Mike Dawes, Yarmouth Hannaford
Mitch Mason, Portland Volley Ball
Paul Jaques
PineState Elevator Co
R.E. Coleman Inc.
Sheila Baese
Stanley Moreau
Steven Shergars + Co
Story Brothers Construction
Tom McKinney
Windham Hannaford
Zac & Steph Copp
“I chose to raise animals because it can help
with many life skills; you have responsibility
of taking care of the animal, have to have
respect for other club members, have
financial skills to see how much money you
spend and in the end how much money you
made after auction. Also selling a animal in
the auction give most kids a great deal of
money to go into their college fund!"
Lexi, 18
“I have learned many different things such
as how to cure my animal if it gets sick and
how to connect with my animal. I always
have fun while raising the animal.”
Ryan, 14
2015
4-H Auction
at Cumberland Fair
Buying Guide
Who do I call if I have questions?
Mitch Mason at the University of Maine
Cooperative Extension Cumberland County
(207-781-6099). Mitch will connect you with
a 4-H member or an adult volunteer. It is
important for the youth to talk with potential
buyers so they learn communication and
marketing skills.
University of Maine Cooperative Extension
Cumberland County
75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104
Falmouth, ME 04105
207.781.6099 • extension.cumberland@maine.edu
http://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/
The University of Maine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.
UMaine
Cumberland County
2014 Auction Buyers
We thank all of the buyers who support
the 4-H program.
Baby Beef
Market Hog
Market Sheep
Wednesday
September 30
3:30pm
Refreshments
4:00pm
Auction
http://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/
How do I actually buy an
animal?
Buyers are encouraged to arrive before
4:00pm to view the animals, talk to 4-H
members and enjoy refreshments. Seating is
available on the auction floor but you may
bid from anywhere in the arena.
Anyone may bid on an animal provided you
pay immediately after the sale (cash or
check; no credit cards). To bid, simply raise
your hand to be recognized by the ring
persons (people helping the auctioneer spot
bidders). Please have a business card or a
paper with your name and address ready, so
we can announce your name and recognize
you to the audience.
After the sale, go to the cashier located
behind the auctioneer’s table to pay and
complete the paperwork. A representative
from Windham Butcher Shop is available
with processing and trucking information
(other processing options are also
available). Checks are payable directly to the
4-H member whose animal they purchased.
What do I do with the animal?
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Meat for your freezer
Breeding purposes
Pets
Donate the animal to a good cause
like a community food pantry
Gifts to employees or family
members
Why buy a 4-H animal?
Support positive youth development.
Young people who raise a market animal to
sell learn not only to care for the animal but
financial accounting, time management,
record keeping and marketing skills as well.
100% of the money goes directly to the 4-H’er
who raised the animal. Many 4-H’ers put their
“profit” towards their college fund while
others buy additional animals to raise.
Support local agriculture.
Isn't it great to know that the food you feed
your family is from local farms and was
produced by your own neighbors?
Receive high quality food.
All 4-H market animals are 100% grain fed
and are raised with the greatest of care under
the supervision of watchful adults. Can you
just imagine yourself enjoying a juicy steak, a
delicious leg of lamb, or stuffed pork chops!
"I love raising the animals for the auction
because you get a lot of friends for life and some
for only a year or less (the animal). I love doing it
and I am always sad come the end."
Adam, 13
What do I get for my purchase?
The amount of actual meat you get depends on
the species of animal, the size of the animal
and what your preferences are (for example,
do you prefer ground meat?). To the right you
will find a good guide to estimating the
amount of meat you will have to put in your
freezer based on the animal you purchase.
How to calculate the take home product
BABY BEEF:
• Normal live (or market)
weight range is 9501500 lbs; average
is 1150 lbs.
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• The average dressing
percent (or carcass
weight) is 62.3% of the live weight, but can
range from 55-67%.
• The actual weight of the take home product
is usually between 70-80% of the carcass
weight (after waste products is removed
from the carcass).
MARKET LAMB:
• Normal live (or market)
weight range is 90-130 lbs
and the average is 120 lbs.
• The average dressing percent
(or carcass weight) is 54%
of the live weight, but can
range from 45-55%.
• The actual weight of the take
home product is usually between 45-55%
of the carcass weight and averages 50%.
MARKET HOG:
• Normal live (or
market) weight range
is 190-270 lbs and the
average is 245 lbs.
• The average dressing
percent (or carcass Weight) is 72% of the
live weight, but can range from 68-72%
depending on the size of the animal, the
breed and other factors.
• The actual weight of the take home product
is usually between 68-72% of the carcass
weight (after waste products are removed
from the carcass).