It was still a day before the Stanislaus County Fair officially started its 2025 run and the fair’s newest director, Joe Jackson, was out talking with media representatives before touring the sheep barn and getting to know a few of the 4-H and FFA exhibitors and their families.
“I like talking to people and getting out there,” said Jackson. “… so I use moments like this [to ask] what do you think should be fixed? Or what do you agree with? So, a lot of people will hear that from me throughout the fair: What do you think? Do you like this? Do not like this?”
This will be the first fair since Jackson was appointed to serve on the Board of Directors for the 38th District Agricultural Association (better known as the Stanislaus County Fair) earlier this year. The Richmond, California native moved to Stanislaus County only five years ago, but is a veteran of the equestrian life. He is co-owner of Silver Bridge Rodeo Company in Palo Cedro and has been president of the Oakland Black Cowboy Association and the California Black Cowboy Association…