is a moment where these students  and their hard work get to shine.  
is a moment where these students  and their hard work get to shine.  

There were a lot of entries this year, about  2,000 participants entering 8,000 projects.
There were a lot of entries this year, about  2,000 participants entering 8,000 projects.

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Winners in the mechanics and technology  division are leading off the parade. This  
Winners in the mechanics and technology  division are leading off the parade. This  

year there were 86 exhibits shown  by 70 members from 35 chapters.
year there were 86 exhibits shown  by 70 members from 35 chapters.

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Judges looked at 794 photos brought to the  fair by 285 photographers from 67 chapters.
Judges looked at 794 photos brought to the  fair by 285 photographers from 67 chapters.

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In the farm crops division,  
In the farm crops division,  

62 students from 19 chapters brought  332 exhibits to the fair for judging.
62 students from 19 chapters brought  332 exhibits to the fair for judging.

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In the horticulture show, there were 710  exhibits shown by 80 members from 26 chapters.
In the horticulture show, there were 710  exhibits shown by 80 members from 26 chapters.

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In the floral culture division,  
In the floral culture division,  

46 exhibiters from 15 FFA chapters brought  623 flower displays to the Iowa State Fair.
46 exhibiters from 15 FFA chapters brought  623 flower displays to the Iowa State Fair.

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Across the state, there are more  than 18,600 Iowa FFA members.
Across the state, there are more  than 18,600 Iowa FFA members.

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45 students from 31 chapters brought  250 exhibits to the rabbit show,  
45 students from 31 chapters brought  250 exhibits to the rabbit show,  

and here are some of the winners.
and here are some of the winners.

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In the poultry division, 37 FFA members from  20 chapters brought 305 exhibits for judging.
In the poultry division, 37 FFA members from  20 chapters brought 305 exhibits for judging.

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This is the 44th year for the Avenue of  Breeds. Students from the North Polk FFA  
This is the 44th year for the Avenue of  Breeds. Students from the North Polk FFA  

chapter at Alleman take care of the more  than 65 animals during the run of the fair.  
chapter at Alleman take care of the more  than 65 animals during the run of the fair.  

There were 968 head of hogs judged in  the swine division. In just the market  
There were 968 head of hogs judged in  the swine division. In just the market  

swine division alone, 287 students  brought 568 animals for judging.
swine division alone, 287 students  brought 568 animals for judging.

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In the sheep show, there were 593  head competing in four divisions.  
In the sheep show, there were 593  head competing in four divisions.  

There were 271 head of cattle shown at the  2022 Iowa State Fair. In the breeding beef  
There were 271 head of cattle shown at the  2022 Iowa State Fair. In the breeding beef  

show for this division, 188 animals were  exhibited by 139 members from 89 chapters.
show for this division, 188 animals were  exhibited by 139 members from 89 chapters.

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We caught up with this year's  Iowa FFA President Sam Martin.
We caught up with this year's  Iowa FFA President Sam Martin.

SAM MARTIN: A lot of people see here at the fair,  if you're not involved with agriculture as much,  
SAM MARTIN: A lot of people see here at the fair,  if you're not involved with agriculture as much,  

you see the end product, but sometimes  you don't see the early mornings or late  
you see the end product, but sometimes  you don't see the early mornings or late  

nights at the barn or out in the field  that get these projects to this point.  
nights at the barn or out in the field  that get these projects to this point.  

Tonight's event is showcasing all the  hard work happening this week and in the  
Tonight's event is showcasing all the  hard work happening this week and in the  

previous months to this, and now all the  students get to show off their projects,  
previous months to this, and now all the  students get to show off their projects,  

and it's a neat experience for them. It's neat for  me as a state officer to see all the work that's  
and it's a neat experience for them. It's neat for  me as a state officer to see all the work that's  

been put into these projects by the students  and now they can display to the general public.
been put into these projects by the students  and now they can display to the general public.

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Judges for the dairy cattle division looked  
Judges for the dairy cattle division looked  

over 59 animals shown by 16  exhibitors from 14 chapters.
over 59 animals shown by 16  exhibitors from 14 chapters.

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And the final unit in the parade has just a few of  the students who received top honors in the horse  
And the final unit in the parade has just a few of  the students who received top honors in the horse  

division. This year, 84 members brought 122 horses  from 55 chapters to the 2022 Iowa State Fair.
division. This year, 84 members brought 122 horses  from 55 chapters to the 2022 Iowa State Fair.