ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, VIRGINIA (RFD News) — Winter may be unpredictable, but for 4-H students, it’s the time to start preparing for fair season. In Rockingham County, students are already getting to work, raising and caring for livestock as they look ahead to the August fair.
4-H Extension Agent Ashley Craun says many students begin planning months in advance, showing a high level of preparation for their projects.
“You wouldn’t think the kids would be heavily involved in their projects already,” Craun said. “They are starting to look at their future projects or purchasing them right now.”
Craun says she is most encouraged by the dedication she sees and looks forward to helping students take the next steps, whether that is continuing in agriculture or pursuing higher education.
“I’m really excited to follow them and be a part of that journey as we start looking at colleges and the programs that they want to do,” she said. “Whether it might be going to college for a judging scholarship or it might be a dairy science career.”
4-H students across the country will compete at fairs from June through September.
