Did you know?
Goodhue County youth agriculture programming continues to grow!
Despite recent downturns in many aspect of agriculture, youth participation in the Goodhue County fair continues to increase. Volunteer support from parents and community members ensure resources are strong. Many farm families work to ensure non-farm youth have the opportunity to participate. And of course, not everything at the fair requires an animal - even non-livestock exhibits continue to increase!
Despite recent downturns in many aspect of agriculture, youth participation in the Goodhue County fair continues to increase. Volunteer support from parents and community members ensure resources are strong. Many farm families work to ensure non-farm youth have the opportunity to participate. And of course, not everything at the fair requires an animal - even non-livestock exhibits continue to increase!
Number of Youth Participants at the Goodhue County Fair in recent years
Our Buildings are Aging
Goodhue County Fair has a long history with a strong livestock presence. Buildings were added to the Fairgrounds over the years to accommodate growth, changing needs and housing needs. As shown in the chart below, the current fair buildings are all over 45 years old.
Goodhue County Fair has a long history with a strong livestock presence. Buildings were added to the Fairgrounds over the years to accommodate growth, changing needs and housing needs. As shown in the chart below, the current fair buildings are all over 45 years old.
The Age of Our Fair Buildings
What does this mean?
Our Fair infrastructure cannot support the needs of our current and, what is expected to be, our future programs! Updates are needed to ensure fair exhibitors and goers have a fun and safe experience, and can easily access our shows and other events. Our work is dedicated to making this happen so that our Fair can continue to be vibrant and grow for years to come.
Our Fair infrastructure cannot support the needs of our current and, what is expected to be, our future programs! Updates are needed to ensure fair exhibitors and goers have a fun and safe experience, and can easily access our shows and other events. Our work is dedicated to making this happen so that our Fair can continue to be vibrant and grow for years to come.
