Our purpose
The Carnivore Crew is offering the opportunity for community members, businesses, and organizations to contribute a flat amount prior to the livestock auctions at the Butte County Fair and Silver Dollar Fair. These donations will be pooled and the leadership of the Carnivore Crew will be in the stands on auction day to purchase animals from exhibitors who are not receiving bids (also referred to as “no bid” animals), helping to maintain a floor price throughout the auction.
As a buyer of last resort, the Carnivore Crew will serve as a backstop to support the investments of youth exhibitors and to encourage their future participation in such an impactful learning experience.
In addition to supporting our hardworking and entrepreneurial youth, the Carnivore Crew will also support local vocational training opportunities and meal programs for the Jesus Center, donating the majority of the meat purchased to the nonprofit organization that provides services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness. Meals made from the donated meat will be planned and prepared by individuals engaged in the Jesus Center’s vocational training program and served to individuals living at the Jesus Center’s Sabbath House and Renewal Center.
By the Numbers
Total Funds Raised
Youth Exhibitors Supported
Pounds of Meat Donated
Our initial goal of raising $25,000 quickly turned into a community-driven success story. With more than 70 generous donors contributing, Carnivore Crew surpassed expectations, securing more than $35,000 in just a few short weeks.
Pounds of Meat Donated
Youth Exhibitors Supported
Pounds of Meat Donated
The Carnivore Crew was able to purchase and donate over 1,000 pounds of locally raised meat. This contribution will provide nutritious meals for families in need through the Jesus Center and support vocational training programs, creating a lasting impact beyond the junior livestock auction.
Youth Exhibitors Supported
Youth Exhibitors Supported
Youth Exhibitors Supported
At our first junior livestock auction as Carnivore Crew, we proudly supported 11 youth exhibitors by purchasing 4 hogs, 3 lambs, 2 goats, 1 steer, and 1 chicken pen at the Butte County Fair. The Crew’s presence ensured that each exhibitor received fair compensation for their hard work, while the community came together to keep auction prices competitive.
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Our GENEROUS FOUNDING MEMBERS
- Butte County Farm Bureau
- Morrison
- Slater and Son
- Wagon Wheel Market
- Golden Valley Bank
- Terry Williams Farming
- Rio Bonito Ranch, Inc.
- Agromillora, California
- Heritage Insurance Agency, Inc.
- Northern California National Bank
- Hignell Incorporated
- Transfer Flow Inc.
- Russell Gallaway Associates, Inc.
- Butte County Rice Growers Association
- Point Four, Inc
- Kevin Bastiani Plumbing
- Kaelin Club Lambs
- Sweeny & Michel, LLC
- Holt Construction
- Quality Oilfield Service
- Salvo Image
- Schohr Ranch
- Buzz's Bees
- Water and Land Solutions, Inc.
- California Olive Ranch
- Darin Williams Farming
- Legacy Farms
- Provost & Pritchard
- Chico Electric
- The Farmers' Daughter
- Sarah DeForest
- Ace Ariaz
- Holly Foster
- Rocky and Lisa Donati
- Bryce and Jill Lundberg
- Heath & Carolina Burreson
- Bill and Kathy Chance
- Jeff and Chieko Wilson
- Corey & Janae Swartz
- The Redkey Family
- Newman Family Fund
- Mark & Meridith Lavy Family
- Dennis and Shelley Slusser
- Christine Zaveson
- Karissa Hasser
- Brent and Sibyl Morrison
- Anonymous Friends
- The Haskell Family
- Bonnie Bayles
- R. Gorrill Ranch Enterprtises
- Jenny and Andy Scheer
- Toni Scott and Nick Wilson
- Luke and Sarah Shoffner
- Josh & Kathryn Sheppard
- Harris Commercial Real Estate Services
- Anders & Ashley Lunderg
- Amber Abney-Bass
- Todd & Katherine Quist
Contact Us
Those wishing to donate by check can do so by making out the check to Butte Agriculture Foundation with Carnivore Crew in the memo line and mailing to Butte Agriculture Foundation, PO Box 360, Durham, CA 95938.
A program of the Butte Agriculture Foundation
The Butte Agriculture Foundation is a 501(c)3 Public Benefit Corporation for public and charitable purposes organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law.
Carnivore Crew Steering Committee: Toni Scott, Sarah DeForest, Jenny Williams Scheer Contact: 530carnivorecrew@gmail.com
