Compeer Financial is once again recognizing the hard work youth put into their fair projects with its second annual Blue Ribbon Project. The initiative was started last year as a result of the cancellations of fairs across Wisconsin.
"Youth across our territory of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin work hard on their fair projects, and learn a lot along the way," said John Monson, chief mission and marketing officer at Compeer Financial. "We remain a strong supporter of youth agriculture programs. Many of our team members participated in fairs growing up or have kids showing at fairs now."
Young people across the cooperative's territory were encouraged to submit photos and descriptions of their fair projects, and to explain what it meant to them. Winners received $100, plus an additional $100 to a charity of their choice. Winners were chosen based on age and geographic location.
Wisconsin's winning entries include Chloe Breunig, Sheboygan Falls; Luke Collins, Arlington; Meggan Daniels, River Falls; Eli Freund, Durand; Lillian Hansen, Fort Atkinson; Madison Mertz, Hilbert; Grant Miller, Wonewoc; Brock Stello, Mindoro; Danica Stello, Mindoro; Rachael Steward, Eau Claire; and Maycee Wells, Rio.
Categories: Wisconsin, Rural Lifestyle