About the JLAC

Tillamook County Junior Livestock Auction Committee

The purpose of a Junior Livestock Auction is to showcase local 4-H and FFA livestock exhibitors and their market projects. These auctions provide a marketing venue for the culmination of the learning that has taken place in this year’s project.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Executive Board:

Adam Hopkes, (Pres)
Julie Pieren (Vice-Pres)
Kayla Magden (Treasurer)
Becky Heimerl, (Sec)
Scott Whitehead
Lisa Crabtree
Jamie Dixson
Natalie Rieger
Brent Blaser
Chrissy Dixson

Blaise Bennett

Representatives:

Dakota Lager, 4-H

Brooklyn Bush, FFA

Hayden Bush, FFA

Bella Giraud, FFA

Tanya Wehage, FFA

Aaron Pearn, FFA

Jon Wehage, Fair Board

We are proud to partner with Tillamook County 4-H and FFA programs to support these youth members.  Not only do they learn valuable character and skill development, the meaning of responsibility and hard work – they learn the basics of running a small business.

If you would like more information on how to support this program or how to register to be a Buyer at the Auction, please contact us at:  tillamookcountyjlac@gmail.com

Vision

The partnership of the Junior Livestock Auction Committee with local 4-H and FFA chapters is to manifest the purpose to aid the community’s youth on the path showcase local 4-H and FFA livestock as exhibitors of their market projects.  These auctions provide a marketing venue for the culmination of the learning that has taken place in this year’s project.

Purpose

  • To provide an auction for Tillamook County 4-H/FFA members to sell their market animal projects.
  • Help facilitate the 4-H/FFA market animal educational programs during the Tillamook County Fair and throughout the year.
  • To help the general public increase their awareness of the 4-H/FFA programs in Tillamook County and to provide a venue where they can actively support 4-H/FFA members by purchasing their project animals.
  • To help the general public increase their awareness of the 4-H/FFA programs in Tillamook County and to provide a venue where they can actively support 4-H/FFA members by purchasing their project animals.
  • Help facilitate the 4-H/FFA market animal educational programs during the Tillamook County Fair and throughout the year.

Exhibitor Values

  • Work Ethic
  • Responsibility
  • Entrepreneurship Experience
  • Marketing Skills and Strategies
  • Recordkeeping and Financial Management Skills
  • Accountability
  • Leadership & Teamwork