fair

New York State Association of Agriculture Fairs (NYSAAF) met over this past weekend to gear up for the 2013 fair season.  It was the group's 125th meeting.  Board members of the State's County fairs shared ideas, booked entertainment, attended workshops, and participated in a number of events to prepare for the upcoming season.  I was honored to be a part of the festivities this year with the Otsego County Fair.  I never hesitate to say,  "I'm proud to be a farm kid!"

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I would like to thank Laurens Central School students, Derek Sherry, Samantha Becker, and Skye Houch for coming in this morning.  The French Club and French Program at LCS are hosting the event but the craft fair will benefit a variety of LCS organizations including Colorguard, Yearbook, Key Club, Spanish Club, and more

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The best six days of summer are right now!  The Otsego County Fair in Morris, N.Y. is running through Sunday August fifth.  Pictured above are  Hannah of Cooperstown with her Holland Lop, Jasmine Bonadies of Oneonta with her Californian New Zealand mix, and Karley of Oxford with her Holland Lop.  They all competed in the 4-H Rabbit show and Showmanship on Tuesday.

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The Otsego County Fair starts Tuesday July 31rst but fair exhibitors started  moving in yesterday to Morris N.Y.  While visiting the sheep barn yesterday, I met a great family who have a unique story.  They ha

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Next week kicks off the Otsego County Fair in Morris, N.Y.  The best six days of summer!  I always look forward to this week.  My family has exhibited at the fair for four generations as many families throughout the county have.  Life long friends are truly made in this agricultural community.   I've have also been involved with the fair through the radio station for a number of years.   I believe next Tuesday will be my thirteenth broadcast from the fair!

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Do you change your drink with the season?  I think it's common that ice coffee is more popular in the summer than hot coffee.  That shakes and floats are more refreshing in the hotter months drinks.  I find myself drinking more ice tea than ever, especially sun tea.  What is your summer drink? There are a bunch of great choices.

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It's the time of the year when we start hearing about crazy, out of the ordinary fair food.  I enjoy the classics like cotton candy and candy apples but fair food has become more evolved.  It is the food that stands out of the crowd that gets noticed, like deep fried butter, deep fried pickles, deep fried candy, or deep fried bugs

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