Summer, Fairs and 4-H Fun
Recognizing the important role that local 4H clubs play in their local fairs, The Record reached out to members of the Richmond club for some of their perspectives on the way the organization and the fair has shaped their lives.
Back to school time is here which means that fair season is almost over; Richmond fair is the last fair of the season. It has been an incredible show season for me. It began with the purchase of my registered Hampshire lamb ‘Dorberts Hamps Tequila’. Lambs are by nature timid and nervous animals. My lamb was born in a large flock of sheep and had never been handled by a human before I got her. Training a show lamb takes a lot of time and patience to get them used to being handled and touched. For over a month I worked with her every evening to get her ready for our first show of the season which was Provincial Rally hosted by Richmond 4H. I worked hard that weekend and won the Grand Champion Showperson for the province. Our next show was at Cookshire Fair where I won Grand Champion Showperson again. With the next fair on my mind I set out to win at Ayer’s Cliff fair as well, which I was successful in doing so. With Richmond around, who knows how I will end this show season. Having been in 4H for nine years now, I have learned a lot about the show ring and the different animals that we show in 4H. 4H teaches us kindness, patience and responsibility. But my fondest memories of 4H and the fairs are not the show ring and the ribbons but all of the friends I have made from across Quebec that I would have never met if it wasn’t for 4H.
Adrienne Passmore Richmond 4H
Hi, I’m Audrey Morneau, 18 years old, proud Canadian dairy farmer and 4H’er from Richmond 4H club. Born and raised on our family dairy operation which I’m planning to take over after I graduate from the Farm management and technologies program at Mcgill. I didn’t grow up in 4H and haven’t shown a heifer “since I was able to put one foot in front of the other”. My story is a little different! While working on my farm with my parents, we discovered through the years, a passion for genetics and show cattle. This is how I came to know 4H and the Richmond club. I joined 4H when I was 14-15 years old and I’m so glad I did! For the last four years, at every fair, 4H meeting, and 4H activity I am learning. I’m creating so many memories and I’m developing personal values that are meaning a lot to me. Also because of 4H, I have had many big opportunity like the LEAD award and Scholarship. So, for many reasons, I wouldn’t change anything and I’m really grateful for being in 4H. Thank you!
Audrey Morneau Richmond 4-H
Hi, my name is Alexandra Rodell, I am 14 years old from Richmond, Qc. I am a proud 4Her of the Richmond 4H club for about seven or eight years. I do not live on a farm, but know many people who do, which led to me joining 4H. The first time I walked a beef calf, I knew it
Alexandra Rodell, Richmond, 4-H
would become my passion. Beef cattle, especially Herefords, are my passion. I love being with cows, washing, brushing, fitting, and especially cuddling. 4H has been a great experience for me; I have made many friends from different clubs, taken part in many events such as summer/winter camps and square dancing, and-participated in many shows at fairs and 4-H provincial rally. I am excited that my home fair is just around the corner, so I can once again take part in the 4H show with my heifer and have fun with other 4H friends.
Alexandra Rodell, Richmond, 4-H