One of the state’s largest fairs, the Northwestern Michigan Fair, concluded in Traverse City Saturday. As part of the fair, 4-H youth from Leelanau and four other northern Michigan counties showed livestock in a series of competitions to determine the best animals and handlers in attendance.
Leelanau County’s 4-H program is organized by the county’s Michigan State University Extension office. Although the program is relatively small, with just nine youth participating in this year’s livestock shows, this close-knit group earned a lot of awards, including the “Outstanding Clover” Award, which 4-H volunteer Jackie Anderson described as the biggest prize.
“We have a tiny club with just nine members. To walk away with this many awards is truly incredible,” Anderson said.
