The Nebraska State Fair’s economic impact can be felt across the region.

A recent study commissioned by the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce shows the fair pours more than $26 million into the area economy.

But, Executive Director Bill Ogg tells Brownfield it has a much greater effect for agriculture.

“Look at the amount of farm equipment that’s here, the livestock handling equipment, the millions and millions of dollars of high-quality livestock of all species,” Ogg says.

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