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There's a little bit of something for everyone at the Canfield Fair, from animals to antique machinery to apple cider.

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The Jefferson County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $337,622.35. Find all the details here.

The Canfield Fair held its first ever wiener dog races August 31. At the fair, 46 dogs raced in three heats, with a fourth heat to determine the winner.

The 2019 Lawrence County Fair junior livestock sale totaled $234,330.69. There were 221 lots in total. Find all the details here.

Shaena Mallett, director, said they wanted to strike a balance. “… That’s something I wanted to be honest about with Farmsteaders — farming is beautiful and hard,” she said. “I wanted to share the perspective that hard isn’t bad, and in fact some of the most worthwhile endeavors we could possibly take on may also be the most difficult.” Agriculture seems to be the topic du jour these days — for politicians, entertainers and, well, everyone. That’s why Mallett’s storytelling struck me. It’s poignant without being pretentious.

The Mahoning County Junior Fair is hosting what they hope will be the world’s largest goat parade on Labor Day at the Canfield Fair.

Long-time journalist, communicator and promoter of the annual Farm Science Review, Suzanne Steel, was inducted into the FSR Hall of Fame Aug. 13.

The 2019 Monroe County Fair livestock sale took place Aug. 22. Find all the details here.

One reader shares his opinion that legislators have no idea or maybe don't care about agriculture and how it affects this country and the economy.