08/19/2026
One thing stood out at this year’s youth livestock auctions: local businesses showed up.
From tire shops and contractors to farms, feed stores and other locally owned businesses, it was our neighbors who stepped forward to support these kids and their projects. Across four local auctions, our communities contributed approximately $1.5 million—and much of that support came from small businesses right here in Southwest Washington.
Large corporations may have a presence in our communities, but local businesses are the ones we consistently see investing back into them. That’s worth remembering when deciding where to spend your money.
Shop local. Support the businesses that support our kids. 👏