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Granite County

2020 Tri-County Fair: 4-H Finds a Way

Published: 2020
By Ben Hauptman
The Granite County 4-H program is comprised of 64 members and 19 leaders participating in various projects. The 4-H program in Granite County combines efforts to share the unique hands-on learning experience that is 4-H. Members have the opportunity to learn at several different county events: Project Possibilities, Foods Fair, Stir-Ups, Quality Assurance, Countywide Communications, International Program for Young Adults (IPYA) Presentations, and Showmanship Clinics. Granite County has three 4-H clubs that host and coordinate activities throughout the year. In the spring of 2020, COVID-19 restrictions put many 4-H activities in doubt. The Tri-County Fair became a priority as 4-H youth had already invested time and money into livestock and other projects. Through the efforts of the county Extension offices, fair board, and market committee, a plan was developed to maintain a fair that would be as close to normal as possible and fall within COVID-19 guidelines to ensure the event was as safe as possible. 4-H members were given the opportunity to have all projects judged, from livestock to sewing. With the generous support of the community, the sale generated near record breaking prices for the market livestock exhibitors. What everyone learned in the second half of the 4-H year is that with perseverance and hard work, 4-H is able to overcome extreme adversity.
A Granite County 4-H member preparing his dairy herd for the show.