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Support 4-H During the County Fair

County fairs and 4-H go hand-in-hand. With fair season firing up, now is a great time to show your support for local 4-H members. The Butler County Fair runs from June 25th-July 4th with an additional day on July 17th. 

4-H project exhibits are often one of the highlights of county fairs. Our young people have worked so hard during what has been a really strange and difficult year, and the fair is their opportunity to showcase their best work. If you know a young person with a 4-H exhibit, be sure to congratulate them on a job well done.

In addition to project work, many 4-H groups often sell concessions at the fair. This gives you another opportunity to directly support local 4-H programs while enjoying a cold drink or treat. It doesn’t get much better than that.

Our fair would not be possible without a ton of behind-the-scenes work from a lot of people. Volunteers who are willing to help 4-H staff with registration, events, take down and clean up are so appreciated, and we always welcome those willing to help. If you would like to help with 4-H events at the fair, contact the extension office.

You can also promote 4-H and the county fair through your business, personal or professional social media accounts and signage.

Perhaps the most meaningful thing you can do to support 4-H, regardless of the time of year or event, is to get your young people involved in 4-H and encourage others to do so. We really do have something for everyone. A vibrant 4-H program helps build a strong community of adults who are committed to positive youth development and seeing our kids succeed.

For more information, contact the Butler County Extension Office at 102 Parkway Lane, Morgantown or by calling 270-526-3767.

Educational programs of Kentucky Cooperative Extension serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

 

By: Lloyd G. Saylor, County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development

Source: Mark Mains, assistant director of Kentucky 4-H youth development

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