Aldine holds FFA Livestock Auction

Tyler Kelch exhibits his Grand Champion Steer before a crowd of admirers and buyers at last Friday’s 53rd Annual FFA Livestock Show & County Fair

ALDINE– Hundreds of spectators and students gathered last Friday night, for the 53rd Annual FFA Livestock Show and auction of the Aldine ag students. This year’s show proceeded without weather problems that delayed last year’s show.

A total of 57 projects were sold by Auctioneer Ed Phillips. This compares with 61 from the previous year. A total of $131,950 was bid, compared with $147,700 from 2011. These figures are without add-ons or resale amounts, which usually add about $30,000.

The money raised by AISD ag students is theirs to use for college scholarships or to fund future FFA projects during the 2011-12 school year.

Nimitz High senior Tyler Kelch raised the grand champion steer for the third consecutive year. His steer was purchased by A Contact Electric Rentals, LP, for $16,000, the same amount and same buyer as last year.