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Beaver Dam—The kids are back in school, the fair season is coming to a close, and United Cooperative is tallying up how much money they invested in rural youth at various county fair livestock auctions this summer.

United Cooperative, based out of Beaver Dam, with locations throughout south central Wisconsin, invested a total of $20,000 at 12 different county fair livestock auctions during the last two months.

“United Cooperative focuses on supporting youth in agriculture with our donation efforts,” commented David Cramer, United Cooperative president and chief executive officer.

“Today’s agricultural youth are the future of our industry, and United Cooperative likes to try and make sure they have the tools they need to become successful,” he added.

Total, four steers, five lambs, and 12 hogs were purchased by United Cooperative at local fairs or county fairs in Alto, Columbia County, Dane County, Dodge County, Fond du Lac County, Green Lake County, Jefferson County, Lodi, Rock County, Sauk County, Washington County, and Winnebago County.

The cooperative also likes to donate to FFA chapters and 4-H clubs in their trade territory for various projects and events.

Every year, they give away $10,000 in educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors that are children of customers; the 2011 scholarship application will be released Jan. 2.

For more information, call 800-924-2991, ext. 125.

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