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The good people at the Merced County 4-H program are helping to return the “Friends Helping Friends” tour day during this year’s Merced County Fair in June.  This free event brings together young people and adults in the local community who are living with special needs and provides a fun day at the fair before the gates open to the…

Camille and Savannah Anker, sisters about a year apart, had grins on their faces like a pair of Cheshire cats. “We’re going to compete with one…

The Merced County Fair is excited to announce Valley native and former Merced resident Terri O’Leary-Collins as its new Livestock Superintendent.…

Students from El Capitan High School's Ag Communication and Floriculture FFA team won at the statewide competition Cal Poly San Luis Obispo in May, which booked them a ticket to the national finals in Indianapolis at the end of October. The Ag Communications team was made up of four students, Nikolas Williams, Copeland Camp, Autumn…

By BRANYON BLISS FFA Chapter Reporter Over 250 El Capitan FFA members attended a recent ice cream social meeting. The…

As the importance of agriculture continues to be a focus throughout the world, students around the country understand the vital role it plays in everyday…

FFA and 4-H students proved this week that the fondness and pride for this region’s agricultural community continues at Merced County Fair as a longstanding tradition. The fairgrounds’ Dairy Ring, Glacier Ring, Hilmar Cheese Barn and Les McCabe Arena are bustling with livestock activity and young people eager to show their skills.…

Savanna Benc St. Anthony’s 4-H Savanna just recently finished 7th grade at Stone Ridge Christian School. She is currently the President of St. Anthony's…

The 2021 Merced County Fair’s modified in-person Livestock Show and Sale begins this Thursday, June 10 and runs until Friday, June 11.  Then, the…

This week is National FFA week, a time to highlight our students that have worked hard on their projects and competitions. I spoke with an Ag Teacher this week who told me that they were back to competing — virtually. It is crucial for all of our students to have access to these programs, as they provide students with valuable skills for…