To educate the general public about, and encourage the improvement of, all things relating to the interest of agriculture in the state of nebraska.

Annual county fair - the adams county fair displays some of the highest number of 4-h and open class exhibits in the state of nebraska. National country artists along with professional bull riding and demolition derbies are also featured to draw visitors to the fairgrounds and enhance the overall agriculture experience. oregon trail rodeo - the prca rodeo is held over labor day weekend each year. Cowboys from across the country come to the adams county fairgrounds to compete for points to advance to national rodeo competitions. state high school rodeo - approximately 200 contestants and their families from across the state of nebraska, and some contestants from wyoming and kansas, come to the adams county fairgrounds for the nebraska high school finals rodeo. The top 4 contestants from each event go on to compete at the national high school finals rodeo. activities building rentals and related exhibition costs - fairground facilties are rented out for various agricultural events and activities.