Farmfair’s return saw increase in entries

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Published: December 7, 2021

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The return of Farmfair International attracted more than 1,000 livestock entries — more than it did in 2019 before being shut down by the pandemic, organizers said.

Exhibitors came from across the Prairies as well as Ontario and B.C. The Edmonton event’s international buyers program drew 18 delegates from Mexico, Argentina, Scotland, South Africa, Brazil, Australia, and the U.S.

However, the Alberta Supreme Show turned into a very local affair, with both champions coming from Bashaw.

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DMM Maximus 18G, owned by Miller Wilson Angus and Little Willow Creek, was named the male supreme champion while a three-year-old Charolais female, BRCHE Berkly Ann 8507F, owned by Prairie Cove Charolais and Cays Cattle, was the female supreme champion.

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