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Post by freecharlie on Mar 17, 2019 3:39:21 GMT
Just curious what the going rate is around the country.
Kids here go from $350-$3300 with freshmen usually doubled up for between $400 and $500.
ETA: People bid for 8 hours of work from the kids or they can donate the work back to the school
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Post by BSnyder on Mar 17, 2019 3:43:27 GMT
I don’t really know what you’re asking... but I’d probably ask more than that for my kid. I’ve put a lot of money into him and he’s a sophomore. I’d want to at least make a good return on my time and investment. 😂
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 17, 2019 3:55:59 GMT
There are days I would sell mine for a nickel. I know FFA is Future Farmers of America, but I am stumped on why they sell kids.
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Post by mom26 on Mar 17, 2019 3:57:47 GMT
Kids = baby goats.
And I've not a clue what the going rate is, if that is what's being discussed?
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Post by Country Ham on Mar 17, 2019 3:57:51 GMT
The FFA and 4H groups are very active in my area. Never heard of auctioning off the kids though.
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Post by 950nancy on Mar 17, 2019 4:04:18 GMT
Kids = baby goats. And I've not a clue what the going rate is, if that is what's being discussed? Well crap, that didn't even enter my mind. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Mar 17, 2019 4:08:03 GMT
I had to read the subject a few times, but then knew!
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 17, 2019 4:24:58 GMT
There are days I would sell mine for a nickel. I know FFA is Future Farmers of America, but I am stumped on why they sell kids. Fundraiser. It is the only fundraiser FFA really does in these parts. They probably raised $50,000ish |
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Post by psoccer on Mar 17, 2019 4:38:33 GMT
We just did that this year at our crab feed for the first time. It was 650 for 8 hours work from the officer team. My son was a bit ticked because this wasn’t discussed with the officer team and the teachers that they were putting the kids up for auction. They found out that night. The team is 5 students.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 17, 2019 4:49:15 GMT
We just did that this year at our crab feed for the first time. It was 650 for 8 hours work from the officer team. My son was a bit ticked because this wasn’t discussed with the officer team and the teachers that they were putting the kids up for auction. They found out that night. The team is 5 students. Parents and kids have to agree. Both sign a form. DS did not want to participate, so he did not. That is fine with the school as well. |
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Post by gotranch on Mar 17, 2019 11:53:27 GMT
Anywhere from $75 to $400, with the average bid around $150.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 12:47:17 GMT
I need to see if the one in my area does this. I would pay someone to help me get my garden ready this spring.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 17, 2019 13:49:29 GMT
I was almost peeing my pants reading this to DH a former FFA'er.
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Post by hop2 on Mar 17, 2019 15:33:44 GMT
Well, that all depends on wether it’s corn fed, grass fed, or free range.  Kids = goats free range is a higher rate ( or it was in 1980 last time I sold one. ) Kids = children for hire then free range might be less or might be more. One would have to assess the parents before deciding. If free range meant that they taught thier kids to be self sufficient & get stuff done it would be a higher rate. If free range meant being lazy & hoping your kid survived then I’d want to pay a lower rate.  |
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Post by mom on Mar 17, 2019 16:52:44 GMT
They do this up here. Depends on how many are auctioned together, but usually a 2 person team (the minimal) is $250 for 4 hours. I've seen where the Officer team (5 people) will go upwards of $3000. Typically a company or large farm will buy the team and have them busy doing several different projects.
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Post by prapea on Mar 17, 2019 17:50:19 GMT
Wait, I am still confused. Are we talking about goats or humans? Freshman goats?
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Post by FurryP on Mar 17, 2019 19:55:18 GMT
For those prices, those kids better not be on their phones while they are working. Except for break times, of course.
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 17, 2019 23:44:11 GMT
Wait, I am still confused. Are we 0talking about goats or humans? Freshman goats? humans The freshmen are sold in teams of 2. Everybody else is sold as an individual |
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Post by bc2ca on Mar 17, 2019 23:56:00 GMT
Wait, I am still confused. Are we talking about goats or humans? Freshman goats?  I am confused, too, and glad to see it cleared up. I have nothing to add because I've never heard of an auction like this but do think it would be a great way to get a spring yard cleanup done in a weekend. |
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