Hood River County's biggest annual showcase of youth agriculture, livestock and creative projects returns July 22-25, highlighting the work of 175 local 4-H members alongside FFA exhibitors and family-friendly attractions.

For many people, FFA is easy to misunderstand. Some still think it’s just about farming or kids who plan to stay in agriculture. That view misses the point — especially here in our county, where we see firsthand what FFA really does.