Jackson Area Career Center FFA Alumni & Supporters

Our students finished up their Sunday with the Sheep Show, and all of our students did an incredible job showcasing their hard work and dedication.

Highlights of the show:

Senior Showmanship

Carrin Sims — 3rd Place Senior Showman
Seth Swank — 4th Place Senior Showman
Jamilla Lamb — 5th Place Senior Showman
Rohan Denard — 6th Place Senior Showman
Hannah Davis — 7th Place Senior Showman
Taviah Swanson — 8th Place Senior Showman
Claire Roberts — 9th Place Senior Showman
Anthony Dyer — 10th Place Senior Showman

Jamilla Lamb — Reserve Champion Ram

We are so proud of all of our students for the time, effort, and dedication they have put into their projects. It was great to see them step into the ring and showcase everything they have learned.

Congratulations to all of our exhibitors!
Stay tuned for more fair week highlights!

Fair Week is officially underway!

Our members kicked off their fair week with the Rabbit Show, and we couldn’t be more proud of their hard work and accomplishments!

Huge congratulations to Gracie Cutting on being named Reserve Champion Senior Showman and qualifying for Small Animal Sweepstakes!

Congratulations to our other Rabbit Show exhibitors:

Taviah Swanson — 5th Place Senior Showman
Jamilla Lamb — 3rd Place Homegrown Meat Pen
Jamilla Lamb — 3rd Place Californian Doe
Gracie Cutting — 3rd Place Homegrown Single Fryer

We are incredibly proud of all of these students for taking on the challenge of learning a new species and doing such a great job in the rabbit show! Their hard work, dedication, and willingness to learn truly showed.

Congratulations, exhibitors! We can’t wait to see what the rest of fair week brings!

Stay tuned for more showing to come!

🌟 Meet Eleanor Bailey! 🌟

Eleanor is an 18-year-old member of the JACC FFA Chapter who has been exhibiting at the Jackson County Fair for the past seven years.

This year, Eleanor is most proud of stepping outside her comfort zone and trying new approaches to help her animals be their best. But if you ask those around the barn what stands out most, they'll likely tell you she's always willing to stop what she's doing to lend a helping hand.

Whether she's helping another exhibitor prepare for the show ring or cheering on their success, Eleanor reminds us that some of the greatest accomplishments happen outside the ring.

We're proud to celebrate the young people who make the Jackson County Fair such a special place. 💚

🌟 Meet AnnaBelle Sturdevant! 🌟

AnnaBelle is 17 years old and is spending her first year exhibiting beef, swine, and sheep through the JACC FFA Chapter.

This year, AnnaBelle is especially proud of the dedication she's put into her livestock projects. She earned a Top 3 spot in her FFA chapter for the hours she spent working with her animals, and her commitment to agriculture was also recognized with a Silver rating in the FFA Wildlife Production & Management Proficiency Award.

We're proud to celebrate the young people who make the Jackson County Fair such a special place. 💚

🌟 Meet Seth Swank! 🌟

Seth is an 18-year-old exhibitor with the JACC FFA Chapter who shows swine, beef, and sheep at the Jackson County Fair.

One of Seth's proudest moments this year came from trying something new. At the Michigan Livestock Expo, he competed in sheep showmanship for the first time and placed 7th in his class. It was a reminder that success isn't always about winning—it's about having the confidence to take on new challenges and continue learning.

We're proud to celebrate the young people who make the Jackson County Fair such a special place. 💚

Just 2 Weeks Until the 2026 Jackson County Fair Large Animal Auction!

When you purchase an animal at the Jackson County Fair Large Animal Auction, you're investing in so much more than a livestock project.

You're investing in young people who have spent months learning responsibility, time management, sportsmanship, perseverance, and the value of hard work. Every early morning, late night, and challenge along the way has prepared these exhibitors for this moment.

Whether you're a longtime buyer or considering attending for the first time, your support helps encourage the next generation of agricultural leaders while strengthening our local community.

Not looking to purchase an animal? Add-on donations are another meaningful way to recognize an exhibitor's hard work and dedication.

Whether you purchase an animal, support an exhibitor through an add-on, or simply attend to cheer on our youth, your support makes a difference.

Thank you for investing in the future of agriculture and the youth of Jackson County.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026
📍 Jackson County Fairgrounds – Covered Livestock Arena
🕛 Buyer's Lunch: 12:00 PM
📝 Buyer Registration: 12:30 PM
🔨 Auction Begins: 2:00 PM

We look forward to welcoming you to this year's auction!