Livestock students aim for July 3 auction

It’s all about animals for FFA and 4-H students in the Fallbrook area who are preparing themselves and their animals for the annual Junior Livestock Auction that takes place at the San Diego County Fair during Market Week, from June 29 to July 5.

These students work hard every day with their animals to try and win a blue ribbon from the fair’s judges. The animals are weighed at the fair, put into classes by weight, and then judged for market readiness. When an animal wins a blue ribbon, it means the animal can go through to the auction day to be sold. If the animal does not appear ready to the...