The 2012 was sucessfully held on February 17th.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to this year's sale. Total proceeds this year will be over $220,000! Final details will be posted here when confirmed.
The annual Heifer sale was once again a resounding sucess! The sale took place on February 17, 2012 at David Carson Farms and Auction Services in Listowel.
The sale consisted of 126 donated heifers, a number of lots of semen, embryos and a few other miscellamneous items. The heifers sold for $196, 800, while the miscellaneous items totaled $16, 400.
Topping the sale at $4100 was Fradon Armstead Autum donated by Murray Gerber, Ken Erb and Norman Roes, purchased by Skipwell Farms Inc. Another highlight was Fradon Sid Mel, donated by Roy and Joe Snyder and Clarence and Marilyn Diefenbacher, sold to Nelson Weber for $4050. As well Earlen Fever Carat, donated by Mennonite Savings and Credit Union, purchased by Bruce Witmer for $3700.
A special thanks to all donors, buyers, volunteers and David Carson Farms and Auction Services and staff, who once again made this sale a termendous success. Much appreciation to volume buyers: Laverne Martin- 27 head, Larry Brubacher- 18 head, Ohmer Jantzi- 15 head, David Carson- 11 head, Paul J Albrecht- 6 head, Brad Carson Farms- 5 head, Jack Kappers- 5 head. Another special mention to those who purchased and re-donated heifers, Invenery (Richard Deacon) and Royal Bank (Elmira).
Sponsor or Donate a Heifer
Since 1982, the Heifer Sale has raised over $4 million to support the work of MCC through the actioning of 3,314 heifers and other donated items.If you would like to sponsor or donate a heifer, contact Clarence Diefenbacher at 519-669-2164 or call the MCC office in Kitchener at
519-745-8758.
To learn more about the work of Mennonite Central Committee, visit www.mcc.org.
Feature Heifer
Heifer Sale
benefitting the work of:
Mennonite Central Committee
Mennonite Central Committee
2012 Feature Heifer
Earlen Fever Carat
Carson's Auction:
5531 Perth Line 86
located 1 mile east of Listowel on Hwy 86.
Map
Earlen Fever Carat
Carson's Auction:
5531 Perth Line 86
located 1 mile east of Listowel on Hwy 86.
Map
Location
a sale of the Ontario Mennonite Relief Sale Inc.
100% of the proceeds from this sale will benefit the work of MCC because we have the support of many sponsors who cover all the costs of the sale. Check them out on our Sponsor's Page.
This auction would not be successful without at least three key people, the one who donates a top quality heifer, the one who buys it, and the one who is the second last bidder. To all these people as well as the other who donate hay, straw, and trucking, or volunteer their time to make the sale possible, Thank You! Your efforts are making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
