Chickens, Rabbits and Goats, Oh My!

As a local resident for over 20 years, I real­ized this weekend that I'd been missing out by not attending one of Waits­burg's most longstanding traditions: the annual live­stock show. As a "townie" who isn't involved in FFA or 4-H, I hadn't bothered to check out the show that takes place at the fairgrounds each June. That was my loss.

Originally known as the Waitsburg Junior Livestock Show, the event formally changed its name to the Waitsburg Livestock Show and Fair several years ago in order to be more inclusive. Once open only to FFA and 4-H members, the show now offers open classes and wel...