News Release 7-30-2002 |
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FEATURING EXOTIC ANIMALS, HONEYBEE
BEARDS AT STATE FAIR The West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) exhibit at the 2002 State Fair of West Virginia will include many new attractions, along with some time-tested favorites. New this year will be an exotic animal display the first two days of the Fair, August 9-10, including goats, llamas and longhaired rabbits. On Thursday, August 15, a miniature colt and its mother will be on display. Both displays will be located adjacent to the Gus R. Douglass Annex Building. Throughout the Fair, a gigantic “hay man” will provide visitors with a great backdrop for their candid photographs and a convenient landmark for meeting up with friends and relatives. State Apiarist George Clutter will give “bee beard” demonstrations for visitors. Dates and times have not yet been finalized. Check the daily schedule, or stop by the Douglass Annex for more information. While you’re at the Douglass Annex, don’t forgot to pick up a few items from the WVDA Country Store, a longtime favorite with visitors to the Fair. The Country Store will feature a wide variety of “W.Va. Grown” products to take home and enjoy. Also popular are the informational displays developed by WVDA. This year’s displays will include: homeland security/biosecurity, the Census of Agriculture, risk management on the farm, invasive insects and coyote predation prevention efforts. Other exhibitors scheduled to share space in the Douglass Annex are the W.Va. Beef Council, W.Va. Farm Bureau, USDA Farm Service Agency and the W.Va. Forestry Association.
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