Success StoryAgriculture at Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair.



Agriculture at Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair.

Author: Nicholas Carter

Planning Unit: College of Agriculture

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

Plan of Work: Community and Economic Development

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Increasing the visibility and presence of Agriculture at the Lion’s Club Bluegrass Fair has been a priority of the Agriculture Advisory Council, Fayette County 4-H Council, Fayette County Extension Council, and the Lexington Lions Club since 2007. Extension Leaders, Volunteers, Agents, Locust Trace Agriculture Teachers, Fayette County Farm Bureau, and members of the Lexington Lions Club have worked together to make this a successful venture. This collaboration has increased the number of exhibits, including Youth Livestock Shows, Horticulture and Flower Show, 4-H Projects, Antique Tractors, Equine Parade of Breeds, and Hay Contest. Demonstrations included Chick Incubation, Food Preservation, Cooking Demonstrations, and performances by the Fayette County 4-H Dog Club. Each year participation has increased with 2018 showing the largest increase since it started nine years ago. Agriculture is now recognized as a significant part of the Lions Club Bluegrass Fair.







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