U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Kansas Lynne Hinrichsen today announced that USDA is investing $19,500 to purchase kitchen equipment for the new exhibit building of the Neosho County Fair in the city of Neosho, Kan. …. The Neosho County Fair Association will use a $19,500 Community Facilities Grant to purchase kitchen equipment for the county fair. The kitchen provides meals during the Neosho County Fair and can be rented for public and private events. The kitchen will also be registered with the USDA as an incubator kitchen for entrepreneurs to use while they are starting a new business. Project funds will also help purchase new folding chairs and tables. This project will ensure the continued viability of the Neosho County Fair and its efficient service for the nearly 17,000 community members served. This civic improvement is made possible because of the partnership with the Fair Association, which is contributing $36,276.
