Leon County 4-H’ers visit State Fair

Leon County 4-H members pose in front of State Fair Landmark Big Tex. Contributed photo Over 400 Leon County 4-H members and second, third graders from Leon, Centerville and Buffalo School districts attended the State Fair of Texas Ag Aware- ness Day on Tuesday, October 6, 2009. A canned food drive competition was held amongst 4-H clubs, FFA and FCCLA chapters and Leon County 4-H won Grand Prize with over 1,235lbs of food donated that will be given to the Dallas Food Bank. Leon County 4-H had the largest group participate in the activities and were recognized on the main stage at the fair. To get orientated to the the fair participants were involved in the Agriquest contest that was a scavenger hunt over the fair park grounds. Following Agriquest participants had the opportunity to explore what the State Fair has to offer. Each participant recieved a T-Shirt sponsored by Leon County Farm Bureau. Extension programs serve all ages regardless of socioeconomic level, race, color, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.