At the 2018 Hudsonville Community Fair, there were animals of multiple species that did not reach the minimum weight limit. These animals were allowed to stay, but later disallowed from showing due to petitions. Darin, the Livestock committee president at the time, offered to take responsibility for the committee for this issue. It was later determined that as a result of his actions, Darin has been banned from the Hudsonville Fairgrounds for the 2019 fair along with being removed from any position indefinitely from the Fair board. As a Committee who volunteers solely to allow these kids to show, we feel this punishment goes above and beyond because of the harm it causes his daughter (a 4-H member). He will not be able to help in any capacity or even watch her show.

This petition is not for him to regain his former position as president on the livestock committee, however it is to allow him to be involved with Madison’s upcoming year in 4H. Darin took responsibility for more than just himself in this situation, and we’d like to help him be able to be there to support his daughter in 2019 at the Hudsonville Community Fair.

Please consider signing this document to allow Darin to be with his daughter during the 2019 Fair week.