The Ag Mechanics contest will return to the Winn Parish Fair, Thursday, Oct. 2, marking its sixth year as an annual competing event for 4H and FFA members. Students will showcase wood, metal and combination projects to be judged before being offered up for bids in silent auction. Each category will recognize both a champion and a reserve champion.

Proceeds from the auction will go directly to the students. For some members, it’s a last chance to raise money to attend the 98th National FFA Convention, scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 1.

Registration for the contest is due by 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at the fairgrounds office. Projects will be available for public viewing around lunchtime once all judging has concluded on Oct. 2.

Local 4H and FFA members are working to strengthen student engagement and highlight the creativity and dedication that goes into their endeavors. Moon emphasized that he hopes the contest will keep growing and give young members more chances to showcase their talents. “These kids put their whole hearts into what they build,” he added. “We want to give them every chance to show that hard work and have our community support them in it.”