Casper College hosted its annual lamb and pig sale on April 5, drawing in buyers from all over the country and showcasing the hard work of students and faculty in the agriculture department.​​ In the days leading up to the sale, students and staff organized the event, prepared animals, and ensured every detail was in place.

The agriculture marketing class took on the responsibility of designing the promotional flyer and compiling the catalog for the sale, giving students valuable real-world experience in event marketing and coordination. The day before the sale, the college held a show to evaluate and place the animals, determining the order in which they would be sold.

Agriculture Instructor Anne Wood spearheaded the event, overseeing operations and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Her leadership played a key role in coordinating both students and staff and in handling the logistics behind the scenes.

On sale day, the atmosphere appeared energetic and fast-paced as students stepped into various roles to help the event run efficiently. Some students ran gates and assisted in getting animals ready for the ring while others managed buyer check-ins, handed out bidder numbers, and helped with payment processing and loadouts at the conclusion of the sale.

Auctioneer Garrett Nunn kept the pace moving steadily throughout the day, helping the sale stay on schedule. CC students raised a portion of the animals offered as part of their hands-on learning while the remainder came from consignors across the region.

“I was working in the office during the sale, helping check people out and process purchases,” said Karina Mysse, an agriculture student at CC. “It gave me a real-world look at how events like this are run and highlighted the importance of behind-the-scenes work.”

The annual lamb and pig sale not only provides practical experience for students, but also helps strengthen community connections and support the college’s agricultural programs. Overall, the event was a great success and a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.