Cody Freeberg and Jeran Hughes were among the approximately 8,300 4-H members to participate in the North Dakota State Fair, held in Minot from July 22-30. That included members who entered static exhibits, those who competed in state-level contests like Project Expo and Clothing Revue, and those who brought and showed livestock.
Helping a child prep for the county fair -- and then actually making it through the fair -- can help the adults in their life get in shape. But the County Fair Workout is one that only works for a limited time.
Agriculture drives our future, economy, jobs, communities, food, fiber, fuel, flowers and so much more. What it looks and feels like in our towns and rural areas will be different in the future, but it’s our job to open doors and prepare our kids to be part of ag’s future.
Marit Ellingson has had quite the 4-H career, competing in a wide variety of 4-H events. She is know giving back to the organization that have her so much as a North Dakota 4-H ambassador.
Carlson's Lovable Llamas is a a Minnesota agritourism business. The Carlson's welcome visitors on their farm to educate them about agriculture and llamas as well.
Hunter Roberts, secretary of the state Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, said fair organizers are proud to focus on the state’s No. 1 industry and youth at the event, which ran from Sept. 1-6 in Huron.
