Youth learn ag risks at Commodity Carnival

Local kids will get a chance to learn the risks involved in food production at the Commodity Carnival during this year’s fair.

The Commodity Carnival, which will be available at the Cheyenne County fair on Aug. 1, is an interactive, educational game that teaches kids ages seven to 14 about the risks and costs involved in producing and bringing animals to market, according to a press release from CME Group.

“This idea really came out of wanting to reach the next generation of farmers and ranchers,” said Chris Grams, director of corporate communications at CME Group.

The game is the result of a...