Hard work pays off for small animal exhibitors at Richland County Fair

Hard work pays off for small animal exhibitors at Richland County Fair

MANSFIELD — Mya Gee used to get nervous standing in front of a crowd. But after four years of showing animals at the Richland County Fair, she feels confident. “Before I did 4-H, I thought it would be so scary and this big, intense experience. But there’s so many helpful people,” the 15-year-old homeschooler said Thursday afternoon. “I’ve met so many of my friends through doing turkeys. That’s been my favorite part.” Gee’s turkey was declared re…