My name is Jack Baker. I am a devout Christian, and a member of First Baptist Church Fayetteville. I enjoy watching NFL and CFB and playing sports. I played basketball and football in high school at Riverside Christian Academy. Next year I plan on going to Tennessee Tech and majoring in electrical engineering. My parents are Greg and Beth Baker, and I have lived in Fayetteville Tennessee my entire life. I love spending time outdoors which has been influenced by growing up on a cattle farm. I am very grateful to the Lincoln County Fair for rewarding me with this scholarship, and it will certainly help me towards my future goals.

Favorite Memory from the Fair
I have been attending the Lincoln County fair throughout my life, and it’s always a great experience. When I wasn’t participating in 4-H affairs, some of my favorite activities included the carnival rides, fried food, demolition derbies, and when Riley Green performed before he became a famous country singer. However, my favorite memories of the Lincoln County Fair were always centered around the creative arts building. I did this for many years in elementary, and I loved entering projects I had made for others to see, while also getting paid an entire dollar per entry! As I am typing this essay, there is a pencil holder right beside me that I entered many years ago and I still use. I entered drawings, simple wood works, and crafts of all sorts which were rewarded with ribbons that made me feel accomplished, and which I have to this day. However, my favorite category was building models which was highlighted when I won a purple ribbon for a K’nex roller coaster. I have my mother to thank for exposing me to this avenue to showcase creativity, and for helping me along the way. At the Creative Arts Building, I was always amazed by the entries of adults that had perfected whichever form of art they chose to enter. The paintings, sewings, and woodworking on display were fascinating. The Lincoln County Fair will always be full of fond memories, and I hope to continue to attend for the years to come.

My name is Libbey Logan and I am in the Lincoln County High School graduating class of 2025. I have a strong love for Livestock Judging, 4-H and FFA. I was an active member throughout my high school career. I had the opportunity to be a part of the state champion livestock and dairy judging teams. I am a vocal advocate for agriculture and believe in the future of the industry. I plan to attend Mississippi State University in the fall and will continue to judge on a collegiate level. My plan is to pursue an Animal and Dairy science degree to become a sales representative for the dairy industry. Thank you again for the opportunity to represent Lincoln County.

Favorite Memory from the Fair
Service is a vital part of my everyday life. The Lincoln County Fair has also provided me with this opportunity. My favorite memory at the fair would be volunteering to work the “Farmer for a Day” booth. I have seen the need to advocate for agriculture in our community. Being able to share my love of agriculture with the next generation is something I will always treasure. Showing children the animals used in agriculture and farming is a way to spark interest and hopefully plant a seed to protect the future of agriculture in our community. Our Lincoln County Fair has a rooted tradition o showcasing agriculture and being a small part of that will always be a favorite memory I will carry with me. Seeing the young children laugh when able to pet a cow or piglet is something I will always remember. This opportunity has actually encouraged me to be a voice for agriculture in other ways too. I have been able to speak to others on a state and national level about the importance of continuing agricultural awareness in the future. I know my memories at the Lincoln County Fair influenced and molded my voice and passion to represent agriculture in my future.