4-H
Although the champion animals often make the reels and headlines, I would argue the most important things happening at shows are less talked about.
The Iowa State Fair sets the stage for two dynamic dairy women to advocate for the industry that raised them.
The overall goal of a biosecurity plan is to safeguard herd health to support overall productivity and profit.
Fairs provide an invaluable time to engage with the public about agriculture. But watch out for detractors attempting to sway public opinion and protest these events.
As generations become further removed from the farm, the need for people who can educate and inspire future livestock leaders has never been greater. Dan Hoge shares his secrets to reach the next generation.
At just 11 years old, Reed Marcum had an idea for a project: Collect toys and give them to children in his community. Eight years later, the toy drive has given away more than 64,000 toys at an annual event people wait in line for hours to attend.
Gen Z’s challenges aren’t just academic; they’re personal, says Jill Bramble, president and CEO of 4-H. Many young people say they are falling short, unable to envision a successful future where they feel connected to their friends, families, and communities.
Let’s continue to applaud all the kids who participate in 4-H and FFA and exhibit at the county fair. The lessons they learn are difficult to duplicate anywhere else and the memories will be cherished for a lifetime.
Just in time for school to start, in the midst of the Illinois State Fair, students across the state will no longer be penalized for participating in a 4-H or FFA event.
Activist-led ballot initiatives and other legislative measures have been at the forefront of the news. Timely, the Animal Agriculture Alliance spoke about animal activism during a World Dairy Expo seminar.