named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Afton Fair
Annual agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibitions, harness racing, youth dairy shows, and community events held each summer
Exhibition Hall
Hosts open and youth competitive exhibits in horticulture, crafts, and agricultural arts during the fair
Horse Stall Rentals
Year-round rental of horse stalls at the Afton Driving Park for owners requiring up-to-date vaccinations and a rental contract
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Organization Website and Online Platform Management 1 activity
- Operates fair information websiteManages and maintains the georgiamountainfairgrounds.com website to provide information and services related to the fair.
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 1 activity
- Organizes and hosts annual agricultural fairPlans and operates an annual fair event, including the 135th Afton Fair held from July 18 to July 21, 2024, with a scheduled future event for August 14–22, 2026.
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Agricultural Producer Education & Support Networks 1 activity
- Promotes agriculture and animal husbandryEncourages and promotes agriculture, horticulture, dairying, stock and poultry raising, mechanical arts, and the improvement of domestic animals and birds.
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Equine Education and Riding Instruction 1 activity
- Provides year-round horse stall rentalsOffers rental of horse stalls at the Afton Driving Park for use throughout the year.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$30K26%
Program service revenue$57K50%
Investment income——
Other revenue$23K
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$88K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$63K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +20.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 6
- AL PRENTICE — DIRECTOR
- ALVIN BARRET — DIRECTOR
- HAROLD WICKS — DIRECTOR
- MARYANN PALMETIER — DIRECTOR
- MEL HAGER — DIRECTOR
- WAYNE COLLY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5
Who they work with
- Afton Driving Park Partner — Operates in conjunction with the Afton Driving Park for events and horse stall rentals.
- Facebook Partner — Integrates Facebook to provide enhanced features on its website.
- Google Analytics Partner — Uses Google Analytics to monitor and analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- Matt's Web Design Partner — Hires Matt's Web Design to build and maintain the organization's website.
- Twitter Partner — Integrates Twitter to provide enhanced features on its website.
strategies · 1
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Agricultural Education Through Youth Participationmethodology: agricultural-education-through-youth-participationBy involving youth in agricultural exhibitions and animal shows, we promote hands-on learning and community engagement, because experiential involvement fosters deeper understanding and long-term interest in agriculture.