The countdown to the Jr. Livestock Auction continues as we shine a spotlight on the students behind the projects 🐑
Meet Jacob Alvarez, a Fresno-Central FFA exhibitor who is a student at Central High School!
“I got involved after one of my friends said ‘Hey let’s do this.’ This has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. This program is important to me because it not only teaches me more about these animals that get shown but also the process of everything. It teaches me about things I wouldn’t have known without joining.
My goat project has been an adventure. From the first day I got my goat, he was always very shy. But as he’s gotten to know me and me to know him, we’ve grown closer than I expected. This didn’t happen overnight, I’ve spent multiple hours after school and during summer to earn his trust and since then he’s been one heck of a project. The one thing he’s taught me is, patience is key.”
Help support Jacob and fellow 4-H and FFA exhibitors by participating in the Jr. Livestock Auction as a buyer or through an add-on bid. Every contribution makes a difference.
The 2026 Big Fresno Fair Jr. Livestock Auction kicks off Saturday, October 10, with additional sales continuing Saturday, October 17.
Details on how to become a buyer or place an add-on bid will be available soon. Every bit of support makes a difference for these hardworking students. Learn more here!