Next generation of agriculture shines at Van Zandt County Fair and Livestock Show [Video]

CANTON, Texas (KETK) – The Van Zandt County Fair and Livestock Show is giving the next generation the opportunity to shine.

Harper Ellis has been showing animals since the second grade. She is now a freshman at Canton High School and says her favorite part of the show is meeting the younger generation.

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“That really puts something on my heart because I want to make sure that the future of agriculture has a future, and that we can continue this amazing, amazing industry,” Canton FFA freshman Harper Ellis said.

A few days into the Van Zandt County Fair and Livestock show, Ellis said she hopes even more young people will get involved in showing.

“I’ve been up here all week and I’ve stayed late helping kids because I want to make sure that these kids know that there’s a home here and …