Auctions have been the Anderson family's main business for more than 30 years. Keith Anderson was a cattle trader and used to travel to different livestock auctions around the state while caring for his small farm in Ephraim. In 1971, Keith decided he wanted to run an auction company so after finding one for sale, he bought it and moved his family to Ogden.
Keith ran the company successfully until 1997 when his son, Jerry, took over. Jerry tells me Anderson Livestock Auction sells livestock such as sheep, goats, pigs and cattle. Fall and spring are the busiest times for the business while things tend to slow down in the summer. Anderson Livestock Auction remains a family owned and operated business since Jerry's wife, daughter and four sons are all involved with daily operations.
Anderson Livestock Auction recently opened a brand new facility in Willard. Jerry says it's a big step up from the auction's previous location. Not only is it more compact and economical, but it also has scales in the ring where the animals are displayed so buyers can see what the animals weigh before purchasing them. The location, just off Interstate 15, has also been a draw for numerous passers-by.
Livestock auctions as a whole have decreased in the last few years, but Jerry hopes Anderson Livestock Auction can continue serving residents in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho and Nevada.
Auction held every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
1251 West 7800 South Willard Tel: 435-723-5375
