4-H educator reports expanded programming and large fair turnout expected

Jul 14, 2026

County 4-H educator Andre Pruitt updated commissioners on programming, volunteer engagement, robotics successes and fair preparations, noting roughly 415 large animals registered and substantial community volunteer support for the upcoming fair.

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Andre Pruitt, the Lawrence County 4-H educator, told commissioners the program had grown activity including livestock literacy classes, robotics practices that yielded a successful practice competition, and a larger volunteer base. He said the county had "almost ... 415" large animals registered for the upcoming fair and several hundred more in poultry and rabbits, signaling a busy fair season.

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