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November 19, 2024, Press Release from Farm Credit Mid-America: Ohio (November 19, 2024) – Presented by Farm Credit Mid-America and sponsored by Rural 1stFight Hunger, Stock the Trailer is a friendly competition that empowers young Ohio residents to combat hunger. This summer marked the fourth year of the program. 66 county fairs across the state collected a record-breaking 286,339 pounds of food for local food banks. “This year, we were able to increase the total amount raised by over 25% while reaching a record amount of food raised,” said Melanie Strait-Bok, senior vice president of agricultural lending for Farm Credit Mid-America in Ohio. "With more than a million Ohioans facing food insecurity, it has been inspiring to see our communities come together in this way.”

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County Fair royalty get to host other royalty at their fair, give out awards to the junior fair exhibitors, and represent their county. On Sunday, The Van Wert County Fair announced who would be the lucky pair to earn those privileges.