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Students ask board to back Western York County Ag Arena; York County budgeted up to $800,000
Summary
FFA and 4‑H students presented a multi‑district plan for a Western York County Ag Arena, described secured and requested funding (state grants totaling several million and a local ask), and the superintendent said York County has budgeted up to $800,000; students requested district support ahead of a planned June 2025 groundbreaking.
Students representing Clover FFA and 4‑H told the board they want a permanent ag arena in York County so youth can show livestock and host regional events without long travel and additional cost. "What I'd like to propose to y'all tonight is an opportunity to bring those shows back into York County and give the next generations of 4‑H'ers and FFA members a place to show in their county that they can be proud of," Emma Brown (S12) said.
Presenters outlined prior and secured funding on slides (South Carolina Department of Agriculture $500,000 in December 2022; South Carolina Department of Education $750,000 in Dec. 2023 and $3,000,000 in June 2024 were noted on the student timeline), described a giving and brick-sponsorship campaign, and said a groundbreaking is planned for June 2025. Superintendent Dr. Quinn (S8) told the board that York County administration included up to $800,000 in its budget toward the Western York County Ag Arena and said districts will consider the request as part of the May budget presentations.
