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County fair leaders describe use of AGRI grants and premium funds to preserve ag education and lower participation costs
2323683 · February 17, 2025
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County fair representatives told the committee about how AGRI grants and premium funds support fair infrastructure, ag education and access for exhibitors; they urged continued state support.
Representatives of the Minnesota Federation of County Fairs described how county agricultural societies use state AGRI grants and premium funds to maintain fairgrounds, support agricultural exhibits and reduce participation barriers for exhibitors.
Andrew Dewar told the committee county agricultural societies are quasi‑government entities formed under Minnesota chapter 38…
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