(Atlantic) Officials with the Cass County Fair, Tuesday, reported on their social media page, that “Thanks to a national grant from Fairs.com, every fair board, volunteer team, and agricultural society across Iowa will receive fully funded training, tools, and support to strengthen the future of local fairs.”

Thanks to the grant, the Cass County Fair Board is able to host a “You make the difference” Fair workshop at the Cass County Community Center this Saturday, Feb. 14^th, in Atlantic, beginning at 9-a.m. The Board invites anyone passionate about the future of the Cass County or other area fairs, to participate. That includes Fair board members, exhibition organizers, volunteers, community leaders, chamber members, county supervisors and superintendents, extension council members, sponsors, and anyone else who loves everything about their county fair.

Attendees will learn:

• Proven strategies to raise more money for fairs and communities
• Effective tools to recruit and retain volunteers
• Practical solutions to prevent volunteer burnout and maintain strong engagement

The workshop will be led by Ian Hill, an award-winning advocate for ag societies and fairs.

The event is free to attend, but organizers request advance registration to ensure an accurate headcount.

To register, visit iowafairs.com, click on “Meetings,” then select “District Meetings.”