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2009

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De-Stress Your County Fair—Let Technology Do The Work!, Carole A. Smith Oct 2009

De-Stress Your County Fair—Let Technology Do The Work!, Carole A. Smith

The Journal of Extension

4-H agents face increasing demands to support traditional 4-H programs while adding new programming for new audiences. Without increased funding to hire additional staff, it becomes essential to streamline the facilitation of activities. To address this situation, the Union County 4-H program implemented fair management software to create efficiencies in the facilitation of the 4-H county fair and regional livestock show. The new software has reduced staff labor by over 60%, reduced pre-show preparation by 34%, and improved problem solving and increased accuracy.