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Commission approves adding meat‑bird projects, sales to Rich County 4‑H fair
Summary
After public comment from 4‑H advocate Dominic Casillas, commissioners agreed to add meat‑bird (poultry) projects and sales to the county fair, citing lower costs and increased youth inclusion; staff and commissioners discussed tents, ventilation and a 12‑week project window.
Rich County commissioners on Feb. 4 voted to add meat‑bird (poultry) projects and live‑sale options to the county 4‑H fair after a public comment presentation from Dominic Casillas.
Casillas told commissioners poultry projects broaden participation for families that lack space or funds for larger livestock. He said many other state and county fairs successfully run meat‑bird projects and estimated a modest startup cost — roughly $100 per participant, depending on feed and number of chicks.
Commissioners asked about housing, heat stress and sale mechanics. Extension and fair officials said meat birds are typically kept about 12 weeks and can be sold in small pins (commonly groups of three); they recommended tents and fans for the first test year and proposed temporary penned canopies to keep poultry secure. Commissioners offered limited financial support for rental tents if needed.
A commissioner moved to add meat‑bird projects and sales to the livestock fair; the motion passed by voice vote.
What's next: fair staff will determine tent size, rental needs and placement and will return to commissioners with recommended operational details for the test year.
