County Fair Kids

My father raised roosters as part of 4-H back in the 20's and he got my brother into it in the 50's, as he also raised chickens.  We had several large coops in our backyard (this wouldn't be allowed in Mount Dora today!) and Mark sold fresh eggs to the neighbors.  To this day Mark helps kids in 4-H by allowing them to use his cattle ranch to raise their steers and pigs.
I was pleased to see that our local county fair is still active with students showing their rabbits, chickens, cows and pigs--some things never change, even in this digital age.
I photographed these amamzing kids with their animals right at the fair, sometimes even in their pens.  I felt better about our future after this shoot.  We're going to be OK.