Dairy in the Classroom Brings Hands-On Agriculture Education to the Cattaraugus County Fair
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County invites fairgoers to discover how milk goes from farm to table through interactive exhibits, hands-on activities, and dairy education for all ages.
LITTLE VALLEY - Visitors to this year's Cattaraugus County Fair will have the chance to learn more about New York's dairy industry through a fun, interactive educational exhibit presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County.
Located in the Corporate Building throughout the first three days of the fair, the “Dairy in the Classroom” exhibit will feature hands-on activities led by Dairy in the Classroom Educator Carolyn Wellman. Designed for fairgoers of all ages, the exhibit will explore how milk makes its journey from farm to table while offering an engaging look at dairy farming in New York.
Participants can test their knowledge of dairy cows and local farms, discover the nutritional benefits of dairy products, and learn more about the role agriculture plays in everyday life.
"As one of the nation's leading dairy-producing states, New York has a rich agricultural tradition," organizers noted. "Educational programs like Dairy in the Classroom help consumers better understand where their food comes from while encouraging support for local farmers.”
The Dairy in the Classroom exhibit will be open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, August 3-5 from 9:00am-4:00pm each day. The exhibit is included with paid admission to the Cattaraugus County Fair.
Dairy in the Classroom is an agricultural education program that introduces students and families to dairy nutrition, cow care and modern farming through interactive lessons, demonstrations and hands-on activities. In addition to exploring how milk is produced, participants can also learn about dairy genetics, careers in agriculture and the science behind food production.
Cornell Cooperative Extension invites fairgoers to stop by the exhibit for what organizers promise will be an "udderly" good time.