Observer editorial: Need character? Look no further than local FFA and 4-H members

The editorial staff of the Observer knows very little about showing animals.

At least, that was the case before last week’s Kimball-Banner County Fair. After a crash course, a baptism by fire of sorts, both members of the editorial staff can safely say they know a great deal more about everything that goes into this process.

With this understanding comes a great deal of respect for everything that these young men and women represent at the fair each year. They all stand for values that, at times, have fallen to the wayside in today’s society: respect, honor and hard work.

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