Posts Tagged ‘county fair’
Explaining 4-H: pretty ribbons, life lessons & bovine bullies
Explaining the lifelong benefits of 4-H to a people who have never experienced it firsthand is nearly impossible. Yes, the paperwork is grueling and the hours are countless, but nothing can replace the pride in a 4-her’s face on a job well done, watching them learn the importance of helping others and seeing young people find their passion in life.
Read MoreLessons learned on the show halter
A personal look at lessons learned on a show halter from a first year in 4-H showing dairy cattle. Win or lose graciously. Persevere. Leverage skills and willpower. Know the needs of individual animals to provide the best care. And yes, part of being in 4-H & FFA is telling the story of your own experience to those “city slickers.”
Read MoreBuilding Young People
This past week (and month) has been consumed by our county fair. Show day is always a special day for those of us who grew up on a halter. Getting the fairgrounds ready (through a $2 million capital campaign) has taken me offline for the last few weeks. As I walk the barns, it’s rewarding…
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