Logan County Fair 2022

Page 304 2022 LOGAN COUNTY FAIR LINCOLN DAILY NEWS JULY / AUGUST 2022 he knew had a vested interest in agriculture and hoped would have an interest in helping him promote agriculture while highlighting and rewarding the hard work of the 4-H youngsters who commit each year to raising animals for the fair. As a result, this year the Chasing Purple Team grew to include Abby CoersMiller, Dawn Irwin, Annie Coers and Garey, all with agricultural backgrounds, all with years of experience in 4-H, and all excited to help area youth interested in livestock production. The goal of the team is to raise funding for additional cash awards to be given to area youth participating in the 4-H livestock shows. The group works to secure sponsorships from area businesses. Those sponsorships are then designated to individual award winners. The group publishes the Chasing Purple Magazine and provides space for large full color ads for those who sign on as sponsors. The magazine is printed and distributed to the sponsors and recipients, and around the communities. The full color magazine gives readers a glimpse of agricultural efforts in Logan County and also promotes the youth by featuring them with their sponsors and award checks on a picture page in the magazine. In the magazine, Garey explains his reasons for starting Chasing Purple. “When I was in 4-H several years ago, the premiums were a little different and they were paid by each entry, not just one per class. I know from experience what it entails to raise and show livestock and the expenses are only getting higher. These youth are the next generation of farmers, livestock owners, and business owners. We want them to know we see their hard work and that it does pay off. “I know firsthand that there are several hours of hard work, strong discipline, and a lot of dedication that goes into raising and showing livestock. Therefore, Logan County 4-H members deserve to be rewarded and acknowledged for their good morals, good values, and hard work. SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022 PHOTOS and STORY by Nila Smith Continued p