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40 high schools take part in the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Brad Palmer
Published August 26, 2025 at 6:15 PM CDT
Hundreds of area high school students competed in the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
1 of 4  — wsiu FOLLIES OVERVIEW
Hundreds of area high school students competed in the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
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A high school students competes in the bail tossing competition at the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
2 of 4  — wsiu BAIL TOSS
A high school students competes in the bail tossing competition at the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
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A high school students competes in the bail stacking competition at the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
3 of 4  — wsiu BAIL STACK
A high school students competes in the bail stacking competition at the FFA Farmyard Follies at the Du Quoin State Fair on August 25, 2025.
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High school students compete in the Backseat Driver competition at the FFA Farmyard Follies on Aug. 25, 2025 at the Du Quoin State Fair.
4 of 4  — wsiu BACKYARD DRIVER
High school students compete in the Backseat Driver competition at the FFA Farmyard Follies on Aug. 25, 2025 at the Du Quoin State Fair.
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A record 40 area high schools from as far north as Red Hill in Lawrence Count to Massac County in southernmost Illinois took part in the annual FFA Farmyard Follies at this year's Du Quoin State Fair.

WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with Eldorado High School advisor Kaleb Irwin and FFA Sectio 25 President Kevin Morris from Eldorado High School.
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As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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