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Wisconsin’s 4-H programs benefit from a special auction held at the State Fair.

The Governor’s Blue Ribbon Quality Meat Auction raised 130-thousand dollars for the 4-H Foundation last night. Dale Leidheiser is the State Program Director for 4-H Youth Development. He tells Brownfield the best products at the fair draw large bids.  “It’s very high-quality product and it really draws a high price, and part of it is the people who are purchasing all of these meat products tonight know that it’s benefitting 4-H.”

Leidheiser says 4-H receives public funding that helps support staff, but these donations help support statewide youth activities.  

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