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4‑H reports strong fair turnout; extension plans to replace community building
Summary
A 4‑H representative told the council the program enrolled 458 youth this year, exhibited 455 at the fair, completed more than 2,300 projects, and raised $511,000 at the livestock auction; the group described a community‑building replacement project and grant partnerships.
A 4‑H representative updating the Jefferson County Council said the local 4‑H program remains robust, reporting 458 youth participants, 95 adult volunteers and 2,300 projects completed at the county fair.
"We sold a 183 animals…they brought a total of $511,000, which was really good," the representative said, adding that proceeds support youth awards and educational materials. He described partnerships with local charities that received donated meat and said the program is pursuing grants and gifts to replace an aging community building and to expand a multiuse space with meeting rooms and a commercial‑style kitchen.
Councilors thanked the presenter and discussed how county facilities are used for overflow meetings and events. The presenter said the group is not asking for an immediate county appropriation but wanted the council to know about fundraising efforts and potential grant requests tied to the expansion plan.
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