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Welcome! My name is Cade Chastain. I am currently a twelfth grade student at Palatka High School in Palatka, Florida. I am a member of the Rowdy Roosters 4-H club and Palatka High FFA. This is my tenth year raising a swine project for the Putnam County Fair. It would have been my last walk in the arena as a swine exhibitor. But unfortunately as we all know the livestock show and sale (as we knew it) was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is sad to me as a senior exhibitor. But I understand change is inevitable. Please let me express my gratitude for buyers like you who are taking the time to participate in the online auction. As a 4-H member and livestock presenter, the past 13 years have taught me how to keep records and market a product from purchase to sale. I have been successful with the record keeping and am proud to share I have placed 1st in keeping records for many years. I’ve learned how to be responsible committed and honest. This experience has inspired me to further my education in the agriculture field to earn a degree in agribusiness. The money I make on this project will be used for college expenses. Raising swine each year has been rewarding. At 285 pounds full of spunk and personality Dolly has been one of the sweetest projects I have worked with over the years. Let me again say thank you for coming to the sale and supporting youth like me. I am certain you’ll be happy with your purchase.