By Andi Anderson
Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st recently announced the results of the 2024 "Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer" contest, an initiative aimed at encouraging junior fairs to collect food donations for local food banks. The competition brought together county fairs across Ohio, resulting in a record-breaking year of contributions to combat hunger.
First-place winners, recognized for their remarkable efforts, included Ross County Fair (30,140 pounds), Mercer County Fair (6,300 pounds), Lorain County Fair (32,580 pounds), Guernsey County Fair (30,340 pounds), and Champaign County Fair (11,700 pounds). These fairs received significant recognition for their contributions to the cause.
Second-place winners, who collected impressive amounts of food, were awarded $3,500 in addition to a $500 participation donation. Winners included Clermont County Fair (12,455 pounds), Auglaize County Fair (5,786 pounds), Ashland County Fair (10,080 pounds), Hartford Independent Fair (13,677 pounds), and Warren County Fair (7,080 pounds).
Third-place winners received $1,500 plus a $500 participation donation. These winners included Brown County Fair (10,100 pounds), Fulton County Fair (5,380 pounds), Stark County Fair (8,620 pounds), Muskingum County Fair (10,300 pounds), and Greene County Fair (5,440 pounds).
In addition to celebrating this initiative’s success, the podcast also highlighted Ohio's forestry industry, which spans 8 million acres and contributes over $30 billion to the state’s economy. The event and its outcomes reflect the strong community spirit and commitment to tackling hunger and supporting local industries.
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Categories: Ohio, General