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aturally, county fairs traditionally have revolved around agriculture. Some would argue that the events, holdovers from a time when life was centered around a more self-sufficient, agrarian society, have outlived their purpose. Certainly, fewer of us are directly connected to the land and its bounty than generations past. But even the most urban fair-goers still can appreciate a braggin’-sized head of cabbage, a perfectly preserved jar of dill pickles, the well-groomed Holstein. They may even find the mingling fragrances of fresh popcorn from the midway and fresh manure from the dairy barn curiously pleasant. M
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