2008 Boulder County Fair Family of the Year

The Johnson Family

Back, from left: Clint (18), Jason (22), Clay (18)
Front: Tonya and Richard

You could say the Boulder County Fair is in The Johnson Family's blood. Mom Tonya participated in Boulder County 4-H for 10 years when the fair was still held at Roosevelt Park. When she and husband Richard had their three sons, it was only natural for them to follow in their mom's footsteps. Oldest son Jason was 7 when he first showed a bucket calf and younger brothers Clint and Clay soon followed with their own bucket calves. Over the years all three boys have done a variety of projects including dairy cattle, market beef, breeding beef, market goats, dairy goats, breeding sheep, market sheep, poultry, breeding swine, market swine and shooting sports including 22 rifle, muzzle loader, shot gun and archery. One year the three boys took over 40 project animals to the fair! All three boys have done well with all of their projects, winning several honors. The accomplishmments the family is most proud of has been the boys' judging skills and their accomplishments in showmanship. Livestock judging has even earned them all several scholarships toward their education.
Both Jason and Clay have been heavily involved in the 4-H Youth Council, serving several offices including President and Fair Board Representatives. Clay was on the ambassador team and Jason was fair royalty.
Tonya has been a superintendent for Dairy Cattle and Round Robin for a number of years. This year she is on the livestock advisory team for the bovine area. The whole family has helped with beef, sheep anf goat tag-ins. Tonya is the organizational leader for Rinn Valley Livestock 4-H Club and helps with the judging team whenever possible. She has also organized several fundraisers for both the 4-H club and the judging team.
For the last 15 years the Boulder County Fair and 4-H has been a big part of the Johnson family's lives. This year will be Clint and Clay's last year and they have entered 23 animals between them as well as their shooting projects. Clint and Clay will be attending Northeastern Junior College this fall and Jason just graduated from CSU this spring.

Thanks for all you have done for the Boulder County Fair, Johnson Family!