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Education for the next generation Teaching children about agriculture and complex food systems is not only practical but also invaluable. Agricultural education connects textbook science, health, nutrition, economics and technology with real-world experiences and applications. That’s one more reason the Four States Ag Expo continues to focus on providing youth events and education during the three-day expo.
chickens, goats, alpacas, donkeys and birds of prey. Children can also enjoy learning about soil health and worms, or creating a custom brand and wildflower seed bomb.
BLOW AND GO BEEF SHOW
The Blow and Go Beef Show provides youth interested in showing livestock the opportunity to practice in an arena and win awards. The show is open to all youth prospect market CALF IS BACK steers and breeding animals. The special The Children’s Agricultural Learning Facility, tradition helps young people raising livestock better known as “CALF” is an opportunity for gain experience with grooming and showing young people to learn more about agriculture, techniques. Check in begins at 10 a.m., and animals and ecosystems. Montezuma School the show begins at noon. Please contact Mary to Farm Project will facilitate fun activities for Bramwell (970) 560-3880 or Taylor Oliver children, including live demonstrations (970) 739-3717 BOOTHS ARE with FILLING UP! for more information.
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AND SO MUCH MORE! There’s even more fun and friendly competition scattered throughout the weekend. Younger attendees can visit with the vendors and interact with animals or transform into one with some professional face painting. On Saturday, cross-cut branding will be available. H
Catch a special showcase from Four Corners Draft Horse, Mule and Carriage Association at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. H
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ColdStone Creamery take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. It will feature age groups for each contest. Children can also look forward to winning a chance to chase a chicken at the three-day event. H
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The Durangothis Home and Ranch Fairgrounds spring with new Show hosted by Four Corners Expos products, engaging displays and “West Horseman” by Skyhorse Saddles returns to the La Plata County educational demonstrations. Photo by Waldemar Winkler Fairgrounds this spring with new products, engaging displays and “West Horseman” by Skyhorse Saddles CONTACT CINDY FISHER TODAY! educational demonstrations. Photo by Waldemar Winkler
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