Haxtun FFA's yearly fundraising auction scheduled downtown at noon

Going once, going twice, sold! The annual Haxtun FFA member auction is set to take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. The auction takes place on the main stage downtown Haxtun following the parade and Lil' Mr. and Miss Corn Festival contest, around 12 noon.

The sale offers the opportunity for locals to purchase labor by Haxtun High School FFA members. Those who win the bid receive a commitment of eight hours of labor from the student purchased. All bid prices are per hour.

FFA advisor Jeff Plumb, who oversees the event each year, said the students appreciate those who continue to support the program in this way and noted that bidders are welcome to partner with each other to purchase a worker.

"Splitting a worker's time between two bidders is perfectly fine," he said, adding that there are 75 students signed up for FFA this year. "So, it really adds up when you start paying for that many kids to participate in everything that goes on."

The money raised helps pay for students to attend State and National conventions and other activities throughout the year. Years when the auctions are exceptionally successful, the local FFA uses any excess with a fund established to assist families facing financial crisis. Typically the annual FFA auction brings in roughly $25,000.

The auction is the only fundraiser the Haxtun FFA members conduct throughout the year. FFA members also help sponsor service activities throughout the community.

Buyers are later invited and treated to an oyster fry dinner served by the local FFA members. For more information on this year's auction, contact Plumb at (970) 774-6111.