Stop by the Lassen County Fair This Week and Say Hello!
Poultry Project Highlight – Elizabeth Ricketts
Hi, my name is Elizabeth Ricketts. I am 14 years old, and this is my 5th year in 4-H. I am in the poultry project, and I am raising meat chickens. One thing I am excited about the most is selling my meat chickens at the fair. I plan to put some of the money I make into a bank account for college and spending some of what is left. Oh, I have a joke for you! Why was the chicken so funny? She’s a real comedi-HEN.
Sheep Project Highlight – Belen Sanchez
My name is Belen Sanchez. This is my second year in Milford 4-H. This year I will be showing and selling a market lamb named Delicious at the Lassen County Fair. The sheep show is on Wednesday July 19th at 8am. 4-H shows 1st this year! The Junior Livestock Auction is on Sunday July 23rd. Buyer’s registration is at 7:30am and the auction starts at 8:30am. Don’t forget to come by the lamb barn and say hello!
My name is Ulysses Sanchez. I am nine years old and this is my second year in Milford 4-H. This year I am showing my Netherland Dwarf named Silver at the Lassen County Fair. The rabbit show is on Friday July 21st at 8am. Come on out and join us at the Lassen County Fair July 19th-23rd.
Sheep & Swine Project Highlight – Mary Gallagher
Mary is a 1st year 4-H’er that took on TWO market projects. Read a little more about her in her photo collage.
Beef Project Highlight – Alex Van Meter
My name is Alex and I have a steer named Buckwheat. I found him in the field as an orphan calf while feeding in the winter of 2022. He is a funny steer that loves to play and gets mad if you’re late to feed him grain. Alex is a first year 4-H member and looks forward to seeing everyone at the fair! Stop by and say hello to Buckwheat!
Turkey Project Highlight – Gloria Bull
Hi my name is Gloria Bull, and I am 12 years old. I have been a part of 4-H for 5 years. In 4-H I have done sewing, cooking/baking, arts and crafts, sign language, and poultry. This year I will be showing a chicken and selling my turkey. I am super excited to find out who buys my turkey. When I sell my turkey, I plan on saving 80-90% of it for a good college and the rest for whatever I decide on. I have a joke for you! How did the turkey get home for Thanksgiving? It took the gravy train!
Poultry Project Highlight – Dylan Deehan
Hi! My name is Dylan Deehan and this is my 2nd year in Milford 4-H. I enjoy the many activities and participate in shooting sports, arts & crafts, baking, and sign language. I love working with animals and chose to show market ducks and broiler meat chickens for the fair this year. I will be showing on the 19th and the auction will be held on the 23rd. Registration begins at 7:30am and the auction will start at 8:30am. Please look for me and my animals in the poultry barn.
Dairy Goat & Rabbit Project Highlight – CJ Simms
My name is CJ Simms and this is my first year in Milford 4-H. I will be showing my mini lop rabbit. Her name is bun bun. She is two years old and loves to eat strawberries and play tag. I will also be showing my Pygmy goat pebbles. She is two years old and her favorite treat is tortilla chips. She loves to run and jump on whatever she can.
In 4-H we have a primary program for children ages 5-8. They aren’t allowed to show or sell large animals yet but they get to participate in ALL the other fun things!
Swine & Poultry Project Highlight – Payten Deehan
Hi, my name is Payten Deehan. I’m 17 years old and I have been a member of Milford 4-H for 2 years. I enjoy all of my activities and participate in arts and crafts, baking, photography, dairy goat, cavy, rabbit, poultry and swine. I love working, caring and showing all of my animals. This year in market I raised a Hampshire gilt named Bob. Bob is all black with a cute little pink nose. I named Bob after my Pepere who helped me purchase her. Now, my two male geese Kevin and Stewart. They are white with a little grey and I named them after my two favorite minion characters. I hope to see you July 23rd at the auction. Registration starts at 7:30am and the auction will begin at 8:30am. Tell your friends!
Beef Project Highlight – Maddi Johnson
Cotton candy, clowns, and merry go rounds – it’s fair time! Hi, I’m Maddi Johnson and I’m sixteen years old. I’m a member of both Milford 4-H and Susanville FFA. I have been in Milford 4-H for 11 years and am currently the Club President and a County Ambassador. This year I have been involved with both the Beef and Photography projects. In 4-H I will be showing one steer at the fair. At the beginning of my steer project in September 2022 my steer had the worst runny nose – hence his name “Boogie.” Boogie and I have traveled most of Northern California and all the way to Idaho this year. He is my favorite animal to compete in showmanship with. I recently traveled to Belton, TX to help other cattle exhibitors get their animals ready for show. I work hard to bring new skills back to Lassen County to help kids in the beef project.
I am going to be a third-year welding student at Lassen High School and am dual enrolled in Lassen Community College for my Associate Degree in Welding Technology.
Please join us on Sunday July 23rd in the Lassen County Fair Livestock Pavilion for the Junior Livestock Auction. Registration starts at 7:30 am and the auction starts around 8:30 am. If you’re not interested in purchasing an animal “add on” donations can be made in any amount to any local youth. I appreciate your support of myself and my peers during this year’s fair! Thank you for keeping the county fair traditions alive and well here in Lassen County!
Sheep & Goat Project Highlight – Ruby Deehan
Hi! My name is Ruby Deehan. I’m 15 years old and I have been a member of Milford 4-H for 2 years. This year I have a Boer goat named Ferris and a Hampshire lamb named Carousel. My lamb came from a local breeder. I have worked hard to build trust with my animals which has been very rewarding for me and has taught me patience and dedication. The sheep show is on Wednesday July 19th and the goat show will be immediately after. I hope to see you there! The Junior Livestock Auction will take place Sunday July 23rd in the Judging Pavillion. Registration is at 7:30am and the auction will start at 8:30.
Goat Project Highlight-Rebecca Kirklin
Hi! My name is Rebecca Kirklin and this is my 8th year in 4-H. This year I am selling my market goat Patrick. Patrick has been fun to raise as he has a very strong personality! The market goat show is July 19th starting right after the lamb show. The junior livestock auction will be July 23rd. Registration starts at 7:30am and the bidding starts at 8:30am. I hope to see you there!
Dairy Goat Project Highlight – Cory Deehan
Hi! My name is Cory Deehan and this is my 2nd year in Milford 4-H. I am 8 years old. I enjoy arts & crafts, baking, and this year I chose to show my dairy goat named Little Lady. I will be showing her on July 19th. Please come out to the fair and enjoy all the animals and exhibits!
Rabbit Project Highlight – Emi Chandler
Hi my name is Emi Chandler, and this is my first year in Milford 4H. I do the arts and crafts and rabbit projects. At this year’s fair I will be showing my Netherland Dwarf rabbit. Her name is Judy Hopps, and she loves to play and explore. The rabbit show is Friday July 21st at 8:00am, please stop by! And finally a joke…how do you catch a unique rabbit? …Unique up on it!
Beef Project Highlight – Samantha Medvin
Hi, my name is Samantha Medvin, this is my 5th year in 4-H. This year I was part of the Sign Language Project, Dog Project and Beef Project. I had a lot of fun learning new skills and making new friends. Maverick and I have had a long fun year together; we worked through lots of snow, mud, rain, and sun. We traveled to a few states for beef shows and we enjoyed every second. I am looking forward to seeing you at the Lassen County Fair be sure to stop by the Beef Barn and say hi to us!
Rabbit Project Highlight – Elsie Music
Hi! My name is Elsie Music, I am 5 years old and this is my first year in Milford 4-H. This year I will be showing two rabbits, Bun Bun and Tulip, at the fair. They are both Netherland Dwarf rabbits. Bun Bun is named after the bunny in one of my favorite books. It’s about a little girl named Elsie who loses her bunny best friend and searches Cricket Island until she finds him. Bun Bun is my bunny best friend! I hope you stop by the rabbit barn to see us while you’re at the fair!
Sheep Project Highlight – Sam Blue
Hi! My name is Sam Blue, I am 16 years old and this is my 8th year raising market lambs. This year I am showing two lambs, Herbert and Hubert. I purchased my lambs locally from Savage Sheep Ranch and they are both Hampshire Cross.
Outside of 4-H I enjoy hunting, fishing, hiking, riding dirt bikes and wrestling.
I am really excited to show this year because the summer after my 8th grade year, my family had to move away. I still showed lambs at the Lake County Fair, but Lassen County will always be home. I am so happy that my family was able to move back, and I will get to show at the Lassen County Fair again this year.
I would like to invite you to come watch me and the other exhibitors showcase our animals. The lamb show is Wednesday, July 19th @ 8:00 am and the Junior Livestock Auction is Sunday, July 23rd @ 8:30am. I hope to see you there!
