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Family Earns National Recognition

Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010

Sisters from RW Farms show off their latest crop

 

WESTERN IDAHO FAIR HOME TO THESE SHEEP RANCHERS

Boise, ID – RW Farms, a family that has long shown sheep at Western Idaho Fair, received national recognition this fall through the PBS series America’s Heartland. You can see this piece at this link: http://video.kera.org/video/1699397348/

BuildIdaho.com Video Features SkillsUSA Group

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010

A SkillsUSA senior insulates a window frame.

Boise, ID — Meridian High School’s SkillsUSA program debuted their talents — such as framing, setting energy efficient windows and doors, and insulation techniques — at Western Idaho Fair in 2010. They are now featured on BuildIdaho.com. You can watch their story at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/BuildIdaho#p/u/2/LdEeCvR69OA

VIDEO: How to Give a Chicken a Bath — It’s Real!

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Poultry Superintendent Jerry Hensley doesn’t miss an audience beat as he finely tunes the delicacies of chicken bathing. From wash, rinse and repeat with a little bit of Mrs. Blueing, he shows how chicken cleanliness might just be next to Godliness, with a little agricultural education thrown in.

How To Give A Chicken A Bath!

PHOTO: Wide Eyed Day at the Fair

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Photo contributed by T Ryan

THE FAMOUS IDAHO ICE CREAM POTATO: UNVEILED

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Ever wonder just how they make the Famous Idaho Ice Cream Potato at the Western Idaho Fair? Here’s a look behind the scenes that gives a peak at just how it’s done.