• Leadership styles Part 3: Laissez-faire

    Published on September 2, 2014
    This series of four articles will explore four different leadership styles and how the style can affect a group in accomplishing a goal. Part 3 focuses on laissez-faire leadership.

  • Reflecting on your fair experience

    Published on August 29, 2014
    Showing animals at the fair is one of the most memorable summer youth experiences. Taking time to look back and evaluate the experience allows for optimum learning and self-improvement.

  • The steps of collective visioning: Part 2

    Published on August 28, 2014
    Carrying out the collective visioning process in your community.

  • Is your food nutrient dense or just empty calories?

    Published on August 28, 2014
    What’s in your food – nutrients or just calories? Knowing might make you reevaluate things you consume on a regular basis.

  • How to keep your pet friendly

    Published on August 28, 2014
    Correctly training your pets can be tricky but will pay off in the end. Keep your dog friendly and your visitors safe by following these simple steps.

  • Using combination bits with horses

    Published on August 28, 2014
    Continuing on our series on horse bits, here we’ll learn about combination bits!

  • What does the judge really mean?

    Published on August 28, 2014
    If you have sat around the ring at a county fair or been moving an animal around the show ring, you have heard the comments of the judge. Knowing what those comments mean will help you learn more about the animal project.

  • Are calories good or bad?

    Published on August 28, 2014
    Everyone knows there are calories in our food, but what do you really know about calories and their importance in our diets?

  • Be strategic in adding leadership skills to your experiences this school year!

    Published on August 27, 2014
    Back-to-school is a great time for thinking about what kind of after-school experiences you want to have this next year.

  • Fundraising the healthy way

    Published on August 27, 2014
    Many schools, sports groups and youth organizations fund raise to earn money for their programs. This article explores different ways to raise funds that don’t put unhealthy treats and food into the community.