Dr. Young Honored with Nevada County Fair “Legacy Buyer Award”

The Nevada County Youth Premium Sale Board of Directors established a Legacy Buyer Award to be recognized each year during the Nevada County Youth Premium Sale. This year’s award was presented by board president Shane Meador to Dr. Michael Young for being a “legacy buyer” for his many years of support to the youth of Nevada County. Dr. Young has supported the premium sale for over 30 years. Dr. Young recounts his first sale on a cold, dark and rainy night in an open field with no cover or chairs or our now famous dinner. There were only six buyers present and only six exhibitors that night. One of his fondest memories of the sale is the year that Cassie Godwin had won her division in the pageant and made it back over to the sale just in time with her hair, makeup and crown still in place. Dr. Young has seen many improvements over the years to the sale. Dr. Young’s observation is that one thing that has never changed is the Ag kids that are in the barn working on their projects day and night have never been on a police report. Raising and showing livestock is a very hands-on experience that teaches many life skills that will help them to become successful leaders in the future. Dr. Young is very proud to be an eager and willing participant that supports the hardworking Ag kids of Nevada County.