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Date(s) - July 20, 2026 - July 26, 2026
9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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The Franklin County Farm Bureau will be hosting agricultural education activities all week long in the Burke Building during the Franklin County Fair, July 20 – 25, 2026.

Stop by to learn about agriculture, Farm Bureau programs, and how we’re supporting farmers and our communities through interactive, hands-on fun for the whole family. We can’t wait to see you there!

Activities will run for one hour, starting at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 3 p.m. daily, except on Thursday.

Thursday is Farm Bureau Day, with agricultural activities running throughout the day, including Farm Bureau Olympics at 4 p.m. and an Ice Cream Social at 5 p.m.

• Monday: Butter Making

Roll up your sleeves and discover the magic of making fresh, delicious butter from scratch! Kids will love this hands-on lesson in turning simple cream into a tasty treat.

• Tuesday: Farming in a Glove

Plant the seeds of curiosity! This is a fun, interactive way for kids to explore seeds! They will plant seeds inside a clear glove to take home and watch them sprout and grow over the week.

• Wednesday: Make a Bird Feeder

Bring nature right to your backyard. Children will craft a simple, eco-friendly bird feeder to take home and welcome local backyard birds.

• Thursday: Farm Bureau Day

Join us for fun Ag activities all day long. Farm Bureau’s County Olympics start at 4:00 pm, with an Ice Cream Social following at 5:00 pm.

• Friday: Soy-based Playdough

A creative, hands-on activity where kids can mix and mold their own colorful playdough made using agricultural soy products.

• Saturday: Farm Fun Coloring Contest

Kids can show off their creativity by coloring farm-themed pages and entering them into the contest. Each entry has a chance to win a small prize.