A-Fair to Remember Event Full Report June 2023

The 4-H program began in Dutchess County in 1913. Through 4-H young people learn positive behaviors and life skills such as persistence, communication, respect and commitment. 4-H youth choose to spend on average 200 hours of their free time each year dedicated to their projects, as well as participating in community service, public presentation events and leadership development. Projects range from raising, caring for and training animals to arts, crafts, literature and science.

For many, the opportunity to exhibit at the Dutchess County Fair is the ‘capstone’ of their 4-H year. Our pledge in seeking support for this fundraiser was as follows:

• Ensure no active 4-H’er who has earned their place at the fair misses out by assisting with scholarships, and funding related expenses
• Enable youth from low-income/immigrant families in Northeast Dutchess to join us for a day to learn about agriculture and enjoy this incredible event that is part of our culture
• Support youth with special needs in our Flourishing Farmers program to participate alongside their peers and mentors

This report is to thank all of you who made the 2023 4-H A-Fair possible and successful, and to tell you what was achieved and how we achieved it. You contributed to something amazing!

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