Consultant pitches 'agriculture‑first' vision and operating agreement for Clinton County Fairgrounds

Consultant Lynn Wilson presented a draft Clinton County Fairgrounds master plan recommending a 20‑year, phased approach to make the fairgrounds an "agriculture‑first" venue used more broadly as a community hub and revenue generator. Wilson cited peer research showing some fairgrounds operate as independent, self‑sustaining organizations and said a facilities assessment by Matrix identified repair priorities but did not find immediate public‑safety closures were necessary.