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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Success StoryLivestock Show & Sale During the SARS COVID-19 Pandemic



Livestock Show & Sale During the SARS COVID-19 Pandemic

Author: Staci Thrasher

Planning Unit: Fleming County CES

Major Program: Agriculture

Plan of Work: Unrelated to a specified County Plan of Work

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In 2020 the Fleming County 4-H & FFA Livestock Show & Sale reached its record mark with its 79th anniversary event. This long running event provides a quality opportunity for youth to exhibit their projects, speak with community members and engage in the markets of livestock.  Members are required to complete a detailed record book emphasizing the financial records of their livestock project and listing necessary materials they utilized throughout the project year. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the 2020 4-H & FFA Livestock Show & Sale showed a reduction in participation with only 43 youth participating.  However,  Our community support is astounding having the least number of youth in recent years, yet having a record year for sales grossing over $200,000 for local youth.  Throughout the event, youth and families experienced a different than normal format that allowed for social distancing and sanitizing of high touch surfaces to align with current CDC guidelines.  The overall consensus was a very positive experience for youth, families, and community partners.






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