{"id":173641,"date":"2026-03-01T06:49:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T06:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/173641\/"},"modified":"2026-03-01T06:49:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T06:49:09","slug":"ag-day-will-shine-a-light-on-the-agricultural-portion-of-the-expo-march-7-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/173641\/","title":{"rendered":"Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo March 7"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lainey Fisher became involved in 4-H after a friend invited her a show of pygmy goats at the local goat show when she was in sixth grade. PROVIDED<\/p>\n

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A major component for the Lee County Southwest Florida Ag Expo continues to be for the youth.<\/p>\n

Ag Day will shine a light on the agricultural portion of the expo on Saturday, March 7. The doors open at 11 a.m. for the market animal auction, the livestock auction.<\/p>\n

Lainey Fisher\u00a0said the market animal barns are a one-of-a-kind place, as every participant has spent the last four months working with and taking care of their animal.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone is very supportive and just wants to see each other succeed,\u201d she said. \u201cThe Market Animal Barn teaches youth the importance of respect of the animal\u2019s life that it has given for our nutrition. These animals are raised with the purpose of going to market. The youth\u2019s goal is to raise a healthy, nutrition animal by giving it the best life possible.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fisher became involved in 4-H after a friend invited her a show of pygmy goats at the local goat show when she was in sixth grade.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter that, I was hooked and found the closest 4-H club, so I could show at the fair,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Fisher remained involved in 4-H for seven years where she was involved on the county, state and national level.<\/p>\n

\u201cI showed goats for all seven years and market swine for four while I was in high school,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The experience has taught her to be responsible, patient and a caring person.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone at the Ag Expo knows the work and dedication it takes to raise a market animal to the best of your ability,\u201d Fisher said. \u201cI will be forever grateful for the memories and lessons these animal projects have taught me that I take into the next chapter of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

She encourages every kid to take the opportunity to raise an animal farm to table.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt provides the understanding of where our food comes from and the sacrifices that have to be made to feed the nation,\u201d Fisher said. \u201cThis is all done while making lifelong friends and learning life skills needed to be workforce ready.\u201d<\/p>\n

The annual Ag Expo coordinated by Lee County is full of wonderful events put on by many amazing volunteers for youth to learn valuable life skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a place that kids create lifelong memories, meet new friends, and show of all the hard work they have accomplished,\u201d Fisher said.<\/p>\n

Those who cannot make it to the auction, but want to support the youth, they can make an \u201cadd-on donation\u201d at\u00a0swflagexpo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cheyenne Griffin became involved in 4-H 10 years ago and has been showing swine for nine years.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy family has been a part of 4-H and the Lee County Fair since 1983. So, getting involved in showing swine was a no brainer and I enjoyed every second of it,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The experience of showing swine taught her how to care for something other than herself, as well as being financially responsible and business savvy.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy experience in the market animal barn has always been a welcoming and helpful atmosphere,\u201d Griffin said, as volunteers and exhibitors help one another. \u00a0<\/p>\n

In addition, the barn has also taught her how to pay her experiences forward.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt has also taught me the importance of good sportsmanship,\u201d Griffin said. \u201cIndividuals should try to exhibit in the market animal barn because it will bring you great friendships and experiences that you can bring into the real world.\u201d<\/p>\n

She continues to find ways to stay involved in 4-H after recently graduating.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have volunteered in the market swine barn to help the next generation of 4-Hers have as much fun at the fair as I did,\u201dshe said \u201c4-H and the fair has always been something that once you get involved in you never want to leave. I am so grateful that the Southwest Florida Ag Expo has many ways for people to get involved.\u201d <\/p>\n


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