SEDALIA, Mo. — Mackenzie Mawson, daughter of Rodney and Kay Mawson, is the exhibitor of the 2018 Grand Champion Market Steer at the Missouri State Fair. Mackenzie is from Archie, and is a member of the Archie FFA Chapter. Mackenzie’s prize-winning market steer weighed 1,380 pounds.
The Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer honor went to Emily Montgomery of Auxvasse. She is the daughter of Mark and Sandy Montgomery and is a member of the North Callaway FFA Chapter. Emily’s market steer weighed 1,330 pounds.
On Aug. 18, both Mackenzie and Emily will sell their market steers in two of 12 lots offered in the Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions. Proceeds from the annual sale benefit both the winning exhibitors and the Missouri State Fair Youth in Agriculture (YIA) Scholarship Program.
— Missouri State Fair
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