MFU buys Nick Delaney's Champion Hereford at the 4-H auction at the State Fair
ST. PAUL (September 7, 2010) - Nick Delaney of Lincoln County sold his Champion Hereford to Minnesota Farmers Union (MFU), Farmers Union Agency, and Farmers Union Industries at the 31st annual Purple Ribbon Auction at the State Fair. (Nick's Hereford was purchased for $7,000).
"Congratulations to Nick, it takes a lot of work and dedication to raise a champion animal, and it is great that his hard work has been rewarded with the sale of his Champion Hereford," said Doug Peterson, Minnesota Farmers Union President. "4-H programs are great to be involved with, they teach kids responsibility and leadership, and Minnesota Farmers Union, Farmers Union Agency and Farmers Union Industries are proud to be a part of this program."
The 4-H exhibitors receive the slaughter value of the animals from the commercial marketing channels following the auction, plus the net premium bid in the auction.
Minnesota Farmers Union, Farmers Union Insurance Agency, and Farmers Union Industries are businesses formed by farmers to support rural communities and family farmers.