Madison County’s Agricultural Ambassadors Gear Up for MCFA’s Exciting Year Ahead

Monday, August 28 marked a significant event as the Madisonville County Fair Association (MCFA) hosted its inaugural Agricultural Ambassador meeting.

High school students from across Madison County convened to chart the course for MCFA’s upcoming year, sharing their insights and enthusiasm for the county’s agricultural future Out of 18 applications only 12 were chosen for the opportunity to be involved in the weeklong fair and all the other festivities that come with it.

When choosing who to represent the county, students are judged on their knowledge and passion for agriculture. 7 seniors, 3 juniors and 2 sophomores are given the responsibility of stepping up and helping around the Madison County Fair when needed.

The students selected this year were Payton Brown, Colin Caperton, Madison Fowley, Jillian Hardy, Joeli Hardy, Gracie Howeth, Emillie Harrison, Wes Morris, Preslie Munsey, Natalie Newton, Garrett Rhodes, and Jackson Zanolini.

While keeping up with their studies, these students are also incredibly involved in showing themselves, ag mechanics, pigs, halter heifers, lambs, rabbits, and pigs.

On top of representing Madison County at the fair, these students are expected to attend banquets, steak dinners, tag ins, and board meetings.