Drew Melendrez, 12, talks about cattle Friday, April 24, 2026, at the Lee County Fairgrounds in Amboy. All Lee County fifth graders were invited to attend the 20th annual Ag Expo to learn about many things agriculture. (Alex T. Paschal)
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