BKR Fair Sale rewards 4-H’ers for their hard work

Kristen Sindelar
Jul 24, 2025
Jul 24, 2025

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No one works harder than a livestock exhibitor in the summer show season. The 4-H youth who compete at the Rock County Fair are proof of that.

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Reporter Kristen Sindelar has loved agriculture her entire life, coming from a diversified farm with three generations working side-by-side in northeastern Nebraska. Reach her at Kristen.Sindelar@midwestmessenger.com.