Rhinebeck NY – The 2024 Dutchess County Youth Livestock Sale took place on Saturday of the Dutchess County Fair.  For many, the livestock sale has been the final event for open, FFA and 4-H participants to show and sell their animals with the proceeds of the auction going towards college tuition or investing in another project for next year’s Dutchess County Fair. 

The Dutchess County Agricultural Society and Powers Great American Midways purchased a 1410-pound steer from Lucas Preciado at this year’s Dutchess County Youth Livestock Sale held on Saturday of the Fair.

Once processed, the meat will be donated to the Red Hook Responds Meal Program.  Red Hook Responds is a prepared meal agency of the Food Bank system that delivers ready to heat and eat meals within the Red Hook and Rhinebeck area. 

“The Agricultural Society and Powers Great American Midways purchases something from the auction every year.  This year we felt it was most important to help those within our community,” stated Andy Imperati, President/CEO of the fairgrounds.   

Next year’s Livestock Sale will take place on Saturday, August 23^rd during the Dutchess County Fair that will be held August 19 – 24, 2025.