The 73rd Annual Greenbrier Valley 4-H and FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg Show and Sale was held on Friday, Mar. 15, and had 77 participants showcasing over 118 items for a sale totaling $87,827.85.
This program allows youth in FFA and 4-H to take their livestock project a step further, while turning them into young entrepreneurs! Participants with poultry projects are trained to successfully raise a laying hen, as well as how to select a perfect dozen of eggs based on interior and exterior quality. Swine participants are instructed on the proper procedures and techniques to cure a ham and bacon taking their product from harvest to the dinner table. These carefully crafted products are then judged for quality and auctioned off to dedicated supporters of FFA and 4-H in the area.
With the combined support of parents, volunteers, local businesses, 4-H Clubs, FFA chapters, and WVU Extension, youth across Greenbrier and Monroe Counties continue to expand their knowledge, master skills, and build character through the Ham, Bacon and Egg Program.
This year’s ham and bacon judge was Virgil Wilkens, a retired Vocational Agriculture Instructor from Hundred High School in Wetzel County. Our eggs were judged by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture Regulatory and Environmental Affairs Division.
Greenbrier and Monroe County 4-H and FFA would like to thank this year’s buyers: State Fair of WV, Jubilee Farms, Bobby Yang, Farmers Home Fire Insurance Company, McCoy Fencing, Warren’s Real Estate Auctions, John A Peplowski,
Assured Partners/Mark Hafertepen, Morgan Funeral Home, 4C HVAC Solutions, Smooth Ambler, Greenbrier Valley Equipment Company, Aviagen Turkeys Inc., Rasman Walker – State Farm Insurance, Greenbrier Valley Outdoors, The Greenbrier, Remember When Country Store, Sue Spicer State Farm Insurance, Greenbrier Ford, Greenbrier Chevrolet, Greenbrier Motors, Wilson Brothers NAPA, Tim & Wanda Hoke, The Bank of Monroe, Monroe Insurance Group, Gary’s Garage, Valley Vet Clinic, Long Lane Farm- Ronnie Glover, Greenbrier Excavating & Paving, Farm Credit of the Virginias, Freedom Ag & Energy, Beech Ridge Energy, Mann Dozer & Backhoe Service, Tom Knight, Pickaway Pickins Restaurant/Atkins Equipment, Rolling Hills K Farms, Long Farm, Fence Works, James River Equipment, Misty Ridge Farm, Tractor Supply Company, Commissioner Tammy Tincher, Gillespie’s Flowers, Bobby’s Lawn Care, Blackpine Investments, Committee to Keep Judge Richardson, Tri-County Produce and Mountaineer Farm Center, A. Charles Lilly DDS, Martin & Jones, Mountain View Farm Club Lambs, Rodgers Mobile Vet, Seneca Trail Animal Hospital, M&M Used Cars, Ironsides Animal Health.
We want to thank this year’s auctioneers Billy Morgan, Ben Morgan, and Chub Warren. These auctioneers help ensure our sale goes smoothly each year, and help each participant get the best price for their product.
We are grateful to Big Al from Highway 64, who was live on 103.1 the Bear from 5 until 7 p.m. We want to recognize the sponsors for his program, Boone Tractor and Todd Belcher Insurance for supporting Highway 64 and our sale.
We want to thank our sponsors for this year’s sale: The State Fair of West Virginia, Greenbrier & Monroe 4-H Clubs and FFA Chapters and their Advisors, Greenbrier & Monroe County Extension Agents and Staff, Lewisburg Lions Club, Monroe County 4-H Agriculture Club, Virgil Wilkins, WV Deptartment Of Agriculture, Greenbrier Meats, and Mountain Steer Meat Company.
The 74th annual Greenbrier Valley 4-H and FFA Ham, Bacon and Egg Show and Sale will be held in March 2025. Come out and support the future of agriculture in West Virginia!
