Agriculture
ESE Exposition Feed Store
The first meeting of the task force has been held and the business plan for the feed store is in the final stages of development. Highlights of the meeting:
· Nutrena will again be a major sponsor and the ESE Feed Store will carry their grain products.
· Exhibitors will have the ability to pre-order online
· A letter with details for ordering and pricing will be sent to all exhibitors with their credentials. This information will also be available on the ESE Ag Dept. website
· A bidding process will be implemented for potential suppliers.
At this point we are starting a search for a feed store manager. Please see the job description gets to anyone you feel might be interested. If you have someone you might suggest for the position, please contact Donna at (413) 205-5011.
New England Wine Served in Las Vegas
In early December, Donna Woolam, director of Agriculture and Education, attended the International Association of Fairs and Expositions' (IAFE) Conference in Las Vegas, Nev. As part of the conference she attended a Wine and Dine event, where medal winning wines from the 2007 Big E Gold Wine Competition were poured and received rave reviews, along with wines from fair wine competitions across the country. We anticipate showcasing more medal winning wines at the 2008 IAFE Wine and Dine event.
4-H Beef Scholarship
It is my pleasure to inform you about a scholarship opportunity made available through the ESE 4-H Beef Program Committee. Over the years, donations and successful fundraising efforts of the Committee have created funds above and beyond those needed for the yearly educational program. In an effort to utilize these funds for the benefit of those who have been in the program, a scholarship fund has been developed to award two $1000 scholarships in 2008.
The opportunity is open to high school seniors and current college students who have participated in the Eastern States Exposition 4-H Beef Program.
· Scholarships will be awarded after the successful completion of the first semester of a 2 or 4-year program.
· Application deadline: May 1, 2008
Youth Information Now Available
We have begun work on posting information for the following competitions to the website.
Win 2 Tickets to a Big E Concert
The Eastern States Exposition Agriculture & Education department is offering 2 Big E concert tickets to the winner of our first annual T-Shirt Design Competition.
Ag Advisory Committee Update
The Ag Advisory Committee met during the first week of December. The Committee is made up of elected breed representatives and members of the Trustee Agriculture Committee. Chair Ken Parsons called the large group together for discussion of various Fairtime issues. Small round table discussions were held and those issues were brought before the whole group. Of major concern was the Feed Store and after much discussion and suggestions it was resolved that Eastern States Exposition would take over management of the Feed Store. Work has begun on this project and will continue for the next several months. Click here for a pdf of the whole report.
News from Holstein USA
Congratulations. The Eastern States Exposition has been designated as the North-East Fall National Holstein Show for 2008 by the Holstein Association Board of Directors. For the Junior Show, your show has been designated as the Northeast Fall Junior Holstein Show.
ESE Receives International Recognition
The ESE Ag and Ed Department recieved a first place Agricultural Award of Excellence from the International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE). The award was received for Outstanding Ag Photo - General Fair Photo (see photo at right). ESE also placed in three other categories.
Sheep Wool Week Adds Show
An All Other Breeds(AOB) show is being added to the ESE wool breeds week of showing. There have been requests to include some of the more recently popular wool breeds to our show schedule. To best accommodate that we are adding an AOB category. Look for information on our website after March 1.
Revised ESE Dairy Show Schedule
Holsteins - Arrive Sunday, Sept. 7, 4 pm to 9 pm; Monday, Sept. 8, 12 noon to 9 pm; Tuesday, Sept. 9, 9 am to 4 pm; or Wednesday, Sept 10, 6 am to 12 noon; show on Friday, Sept. 12 at 9am; and leave Saturday, Sept. 13, 6am to 12 noon.
Ayrshires - Arrive Monday, Sept. 15, 6 am to 12 noon; show Thursday, Sept.18; and leave Friday am, Sept. 19.Jerseys - Arrive Saturday, Sept. 13, 5 pm to midnight; show Wednesday, Sept. 17; and leave Thursday, Sept. 18.
Milking Shorthorns - Arrive Saturday, Sept. 13, 5 pm to midnight; show Tuesday, Sept. 16; and leave Wednesday, Sept. 17.
Guernseys - Arrive Friday, Sept. 19, 5 pm to midnight or Saturday, Sept. 20, 6 am to 10 am; show Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 9 am; release Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 am to noon.*
Brown Swiss - Arrive Friday, Sept. 19, 5 pm to midnight or Saturday, Sept. 20, 6 am to 10 am; show Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 2 pm; release Wednesday, Sept. 23, 6 am to noon.*
*Guernsey and Brown Swiss will have the option to leave Tuesday evening after 6 pm if they wish.
New England Green Pastures Celebrates 60 Years
During the 2008 Eastern States Exposition the NE Green Pastures Committee will recognize 6 outstanding New England Dairy farms. 2008 is the 60th Anniversary of the Green Pastures program and the Committee is busy making special plans for this year's activities. Because a larger crowd is expected to join the celebration events at The Big E this year, the evening banquet and presentations have been moved to the Sheraton Hotel. Please watch the website for further updates. For information, please contact dwoolam@thebige.com.
Interested in Cheese?
The Agriculture and Education department is currently seeking individuals with a curiosity or a knowledge of cheese to assist with our New England Cheese competition. We have a variety of roles that need to be filled and it is a great way to learn more about cheeses that are locally produced. Those interested should email aginfo@thebige.com.
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