New Extension Agent Experiences First Antelope County Fair

For many, fair season may feel hectic or stressful, even if they have been preparing all year for it.

For Brad Averill, however, this takes on a whole new meaning,

After only a month on the job as the new Extension Educator for Antelope County, Averill has to assume his duties in the fair activities. He says that is responsibilities for the fair fluctuate as he has not been in the position long enough to determine set duties for fair season. However, he steps down and follows the guidance of others. "I am there for whatever Tessa (Hain, the 4-H Youth Development Coordinator) and Caitlin (Lane, the Office Manager) need. Its not really some sort of glamorous position, at least not this year. Since I came in so close to the fair, there wasn't an outlined job description for me for the fair."

Averill says the county fair and the 4-H experience is new to him, but he is enjoying it very much. "I haven't had a whole lot of experience before this week with county fairs and 4-H. They (4-H) are a wonderful program. It brings the whole community together and gives the kids a chance to show off their skills and work on their interviewing skills.The families are really helpful and it is really neat seeing the kids work towards their ribbons."

Averill is currently serving as the Extension Educator in Antelope County. He started the position on July 5. Averill and his wife, Michelle, decided to make the move from Orlando, Florida to Nebraska in June. Michelle decided to initially stay behind in Orlando, as she is finishing up transactions with her job as a Real Estate Agent.

Overall, Averill says he is very pleased with this year's fair and everything that goes along with it, and is anxious to see what his position will bring him in next year's fair.