Blue Ribbon Calf Sale arrives soon
Country Folks
March 17, 2026

Blue Ribbon Calf Sale arrives soon

The Blue Ribbon Calf Sale, which takes place in West Springfield, MA, has always had a special place in my heart. Since 2018, when I started showing dairy cattle, I have attended every sale and clinic night. In 2022, I began volunteering at the sale, helping with preparations for sale day and going to the fairgrounds days earlier to assist with offloading the heifers from the sellers.

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