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Youth activities
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. CALF IS BACK
The Children’s Agricultural Learning Facility, better known as “CALF” is an opportunity for young people to learn more about agriculture, animals and ecosystems. Montezuma School to Farm Project will facilitate fun activities for children, including live demonstrations with 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 steers and breeding animals. The special tradition helps young people raising livestock gain experience with grooming and showing techniques. Check in begins at 10 a.m., and the show begins at noon. Please contact Mary Bramwell (970) 560-3880 or Taylor Oliver (970) 739-3717 for more information. 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. H 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 The ice cream eating contests sponsored by ColdStone Creamery take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. It will feature age groups for each contest. H Children can also look forward to winning a chance to chase a chicken at the three-day event. BOOTHS ARE FILLING UP! BOOK TODAY TO SECURE YOUR SPOT BOOTHS ARE FILLING UP!
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Saturday, April 30, 2022 10a-5p and Sunday, May 1, 2022 10a-3p Saturday, April 30, 2022 10a-5p and
La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango, Co. Sunday, May 1, 2022 10a-3p NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS AND VENDORS La Plata County Fairgrounds, Durango, Co.
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The Durango Home and Ranch Show hosted by Four Corners Expos NOW ACCEPTING SPONSORS AND VENDORS returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds this spring with new products, engaging displays and educational demonstrations. The Durango Home and Ranch Show hosted by Four Corners Expos returns to the La Plata County Fairgrounds this spring with new “West Horseman” by Skyhorse Saddles Photo by Waldemar Winkler CONTACT CINDY FISHER TODAY! 970-946-7402, cfisher@bcimedia.com “West Horseman” by Skyhorse Saddles Photo by Waldemar Winkler products, engaging displays and educational demonstrations.
