Maine Government News
Northeast livestock expo
May 10, 2013
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
This annual “kid friendly” event is here once again
AUGUSTA – The Northeast Livestock Expo is here once again. This annual event will celebrate its eighth year May 17-19 at the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor, Maine. The Expo will showcase a variety of livestock. The public is welcome; there is no admission fee.
“This is one of many great events from Maine’s agricultural community,” Maine Governor Paul R. LePage said. “This and similar events highlight the connection between local farms, local products, and consumers.”
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Commissioner Walt Whitcomb highlighted the Expo’s educational component. “This is a fantastic learning experience for everyone. They have added a Kid’s Day on Friday, followed by youth events and educational seminars on Saturday and Sunday. There will be many future agricultural leaders in Windsor the weekend of May 17-19,” said Whitcomb.
Schedule:
Friday is Kid’s Day, open to grades K-6. Activities will include: Smokey the Bear and his campfire safety Ranger; Northern Solstice Alpacas to explain fiber to clothing and read from a book on alpacas; and Western Maine Rabbits that give a spinning demonstration. Several local farms also will give demonstrations with Boer goats, beef cattle and horses, and the Historical Society will demonstrate the uses of old time equipment.
Saturday’s events include: a feeder calf sale; pulling certification seminar; Boer Goat sale and show; Rabbit shows and sale; and several youth shows and clinics.
Sunday will showcase youth events and educational seminars. Food, livestock equipment and educational vendors will be on the grounds all three days.
For more information on the expo, go to: http://www.northeastlivestockexpo.com/
