It is fair season. County fairs are a part of the livestock industry history. For some kids, the county fair may be the only show they participate in all summer. For others, it might be a stepping stone to state level contests or more. The common threads fair participants all share are lessons learned that include hard work, perseverance, sportsmanship, public speaking, animal husbandry and volunteerism.
Source: Bullvine, August 8, 2019. Link. The author shares five opportunities the county fair experiences provide:
- Teach responsibility
- Teach respect
- Instill appreciation for agriculture
- Teach to give back
- Create a network