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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1990-03-14, Page 70PX�IP1100110211S4i PAM IN A Agriculturai Society works to improve urban -rural relations SY HEATinit HEATKU8INET Vie rule played in the oo mu ity by the Seaforth Agricultural Society has evolved censiderably since it wasfirst a tablWred in 1045. "It used to be the agricultural society alitigantheldor two'inlitigantSeptember to. elan the fair, and that was the extent of nit," commented Fair Board President Lyle Haney• "Now it's big business," be said, noting the Seaforth Aericultural Society turned over approximately one quarter of .a million dollars. in 190% "That's a lot of money for . an. agricultural society, and there are a lot that are envious of it," Although members of the Agricultural Society admit that the events they hast are. generally fundraisers, those same events usually serve a much bigger purpose ;as well. According to Mr. Haney the main aim of the agricultural societytoday, is to improve urban -rural relations. With only three per cent of the total population fanners,, he said it is important for the agricultural community to educate the urban sectors on such things as where their food comes from. The Seaforth Agricultural Society has managed to do that and more, through the various events it offers. At the fall fair, for example, the Agricultural Society has incorporated .such promotions as guessing the weight of live cattle and pigs, and viewing of chicken hatching, into the regular slate Of events, Other events which make the; fall fair both interesting and successful, are; a very ac- tive homecraft division, the hosting of an accredited Stan Jackson Hereford Shoal, the Huron -Perth Jersey Parish. Show and 4-H County Show, as well as sheep shows, heavy horse shows, a pork carcass com- petition and a Junior Olympics., ' Last year the Fair Board tried to reach an even broader spectrum of the popula- tion by providing entertainment to both the senior population and the handicapped. This year it hopes to extend its reach even more by offering an International Apaloosa Horse Show and Sale. Admission to the fall fair is free, and this year's fair will be held on September 20 and 21. "We try to appeal to all groups - young and old," commented Ross Ribey, Vice President of the Fair Board. "We're the largest fall fair in Huron County." One of the recent aquisitions of the Agricultural Society was Seaforth's Annual Home and Garden Show. Abandonned because of the work its original organizers. felt was required to rim it, the show was, immediately taken on by the Agricultural Society, and quickly turned into a money- making venture. As its name suggests the show caters to the home and garden, but has also served the agricultural society well as another means to educate the urban sector about agricultural life. Among the many booths and displays the agriculture society has in- cluded displays by the various marketing boards, as well as area 4-H clubs and dif- ferent agricultural related businesses. This year, in an effort to diversify the . show even more, the agricultural society plans to have it include more agricultural and farm machinery, and become in the pro- cess a Home, Garden' and Trade Show. That show is set for April 25 and 26, and again admission is free. One of the other big events that the Seaforth Agricultural Society is involved in is the Midwestern Ontario Farm Toy, Craft, Doll, Quilt and Antique Show. Originally started as a farm toy and craft show three years ago, this event was originally expanded to give interest groups to women, but has just continued to blossom, with each of the five shows that make up the giant extravaganza, now oc- cupying its own building. Held the first Sunday of December, this show has become the. , e of its kind, sad attracts ant aiudtence et Mt leant 3,000 people each year, Free public le also available on this day, courtesy of the Agricultural The date for this year's show and sale is December 2, In addition to its regular slate of events for the year, the Agricultural Society has also takenon a new challenge In 1990 - that being its Tractor Elimination Draw. A kind 01 unique fundraising event, Baia draw offers participate the oppodunity to chose one' of three 75 horse. tractors (either .a Case.IIS, John Dere or Ford), worth 350,000, as first prize, and one of three 18 horse lawnmowers (Case Iii, John Deere or Ford), worth x'1,100, as second prise. Three local farm equipment dealers cent Farm Equipment, Logan Farm Equipment Ltd. (1110) and litcGavin's. Farm Su ly - who support the society are involved in the draw. Tickets are X100 each, and not only give the purchaser the opty to win big, but also to enjoy a , dance and full day of entertainment on June 30. Altair es cls from the ticket will got to' fatly and topfte money. a e are a Umited number. of tickets"We did more normal fundraising - like dances, previously," commented Mr. Haney, `" . but you just can't make any money on them now." - "iau have to oder more { to type events outer than dept." In addition `to its "unique " events the Seaforth Agriadtural �eonalso boast ownership of a 14 acre parcel of Wad which houses its fairgrounds, tie-ups for 300-300 head of cile, pig and sheep barns and enclosed horse rings. it also bowleg; a 110 by 154 foot steel clad show burn built m 1910. Already serviced with hydro, heat and water, that show barn will soon be in- sulated, and will be outfitted with washroom facilities and a lunch booth as soon as financing seee fit. It is available for rent. The Agricultural Society also owns the historic Round House which its Turn to page 21A • MARCH IS. TRUCK MONTH!!! 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