?? Welcome to the Thurston County Rate of Gain Contest! ??

Hosted by Yelm FFA, this Rate of Gain Contest is open to Swine, Steer, Goat, and Lamb exhibitors. The goal? Track which animals grow the most efficiently by comparing their weight gain over time!

Initial Weigh-In:
?? Duck Dash
?? June 7th
?? Thurston County Fairgrounds

Final Weigh-In:
?? July 30th (Fair Weigh-In Day)
?? Winners will be determined by greatest percentage of weight gained between the two dates.

This is a great opportunity to learn about animal growth, nutrition, and record-keeping while adding a little friendly competition to your fair experience. We’re excited to see your hard work pay off — good luck to all our exhibitors!