Raising Animals Builds Real Character | Seattle News

This year’s Thurston County Fair isn’t just about rides and food—it’s a powerful lesson in character, grit, and community. Through raising market animals like Wayne Fournier’s daughter’s lamb, Tato, kids learn commitment, courage, and resilience through daily care and show-ring pressure. Local businesses and supporters invest in these young farmers—not just buying meat, but funding their futures, even college. In five years, the Youth Market Sale has generated over a million dollars, proving that the future of agriculture isn’t just in the barns—it’s in the kids standing beside them, building real-world skills that bridge rural and urban worlds, one day at a time. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c8f649bc3f46fa69