Raising Animals Builds Real Character | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

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…