The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
North Olmsted girl lauded by Tractor Supply Company
Fair season is back and Tractor Supply Company’s “Follow Us to the Fair” Tour made its way to the Ohio State Fair. From July 25 to July 29, fairgoers had the opportunity to visit the 2,000-square foot experience and join Tractor Supply in recognizing Columbus-area 4-H and FFA youth who are making a difference in their communities.
Now in its fourth year, the “Follow Us to the Fair” Tour is embarking on an 11,000-mile cross-country journey to state and county fairs, making 24 stops in 14 states over six months.
In addition to familyfriendly activities and opportunities to win prizes, the “Follow Us to the Fair” Tour will celebrate more than 100 4-H and FFA youth through Tractor Supply’s second annual “Great Neighbor” Essay Contest.
This year’s competition encouraged youth to submit a short essay detailing how a memorable 4-H or FFA experience has influenced their development as a great neighbor in their community.
Local winners were honored during a special ceremony at the Tractor Supply booth at the Ohio State Fair July 28.
In addition to a commemorative plaque, winners walked away with a special Tractor Supply gift pack.
The students being acknowledged are Kaitlyn Clipner of Lore City, Lane Hughes of Cardington, Reed Newell of Pickerington, Sophia Patch of Delaware and Hannah Stasiuk of North Olmsted.
“Fairs have a longstanding tradition of bringing people of all ages together to celebrate the local community and the key role that agriculture plays within it,” said Christi Korzekwa, senior vice president of marketing at Tractor Supply Company.
“The ‘Follow Us to the Fair’ Tour seeks to preserve this tradition while adding family fun to the experience. The ‘Great Neighbor’ Essay Contest also lets us recognize the incredible work 4-H and FFA youth are doing in their communities.” In addition to the ceremony on July 28, the traveling exhibit will give fairgoers the opportunity to experience the excitement of “Life Out Here” through a variety of entertainment options, including music, interactive games and ways to win prizes.
Attendees will have the chance to test their abilities on a strength game, have their free photo taken on a bucking bull, race to “feed the animals” in a bean bag toss, take home huge prizes and participate in fun, educational activities.
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO) is in its 80th year of operation and, since being founded in 1938, has grown to become the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the United States.
With more than 28,000 team members, over 1,725 stores in 49 states and an ecommerce website, Tractor Supply is passionate about serving its unique niche, as a one-stop shop for recreational farmers, ranchers and all those who enjoy living the rural lifestyle.