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Clallam County 4‑H reports growing youth entries at county fair; volunteer and animal‑housing capacity are concerns
Summary
4‑H representatives told commissioners youth participation has rebounded near pre‑COVID levels (about 200 youth) but volunteer numbers remain roughly half pre‑pandemic; the fair faces animal housing and vendor/camping capacity constraints and the county will discuss capital improvements.
County fair and 4‑H program staff updated commissioners on preparations for the upcoming county fair and a continuing shortfall of volunteer leaders needed to support rising youth participation.
A 4‑H representative said the program had roughly 260 youth and about 90 volunteers before the COVID‑19 pandemic; during the pandemic, numbers dropped to roughly 100 youth and 14 volunteers. "Now we're up to about 200 youth, but we're still ... about 40 volunteers," the presenter said, adding many clubs are at…
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