Cornell Cooperative Extension promotes going green with energy savings at this year's Steuben County Fair

For almost 90 years Cornell Cooperative Extension has brought expert knowledge from Cornell University research to improve lives in Steuben County. At this year’s Steuben County Fair they are promoting easy ways to save energy in your home and the many ways people can “Buy Local” to both support Steuben County economy and to live safer, healthier lives. Visit Cooperative Extension in three locations at the 2010 Steuben County Fair August 17-22.

4-H/Youth Building (Building 12)

The 4-H members have been working hard all year toward this one focal point - county fair! They will be showing their horses, livestock and projects to earn ribbons and showcase their talent and commitment. Check out the complete schedule on our website and come cheer them on!

 

In the 4-H Building it is fun to stroll through and see the vast multitude of projects the youth have been working on. Come watch baby ducks take the plunge and learn about the lost ladybug project.

• Tuesday, Aug. 17 - Vegetable Art Contest at 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday and Friday, Aug 18 & 20 - Youth Day Activities from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Aug. 18 - General Public Presentations 10:00-Noon and Produced in New York Public Presentations from 2:00-4:00 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 20 - 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Poultry and Rabbits and at 6:00 p.m. Steers followed by market lambs, hogs, and goats.
• Saturday, Aug 21 - Creative Place Setting Contest at 2:00 p.m; Creative Cake/Cloverbud Giant Cookie Decorating Contest at 3:00 p.m.; and Flower Arranging Contest at 4:30 p.m.

Cooperative Extension booth under the Grandstand (Building 9)

• Visit our energy efficient model home to see how you can save money in every room of your house. Learn how an energy audit can pinpoint specific changes you can make.
• What is your carbon footprint? How much carbon dioxide do you put back in the environment by the things you use and the lifestyle you lead? Fill out our form to help us learn more about Steuben County habits and receive a FREE compact fluorescent light bulb.

• Join Cooperative Extension under the grandstand at this year's county fair to learn how easy it is to go green! Our displays will showcase new products such as biodegradable paper products you can purchase to help save the environment. We'll have plenty of tips to show you some quick and easy ways to make changes in your home.

   

  Here you can also learn more about using Steuben County grasslands to create burnable grass pellets. Cornell Cooperative Extension is actively working on a model to create a local energy system - an initiative that the public indicated in a recent survey that is of the utmost importance. Come find out more about this renewable energy topic!

   

  The booth will offer cooking demonstrations from our nutrition team at 1:00 and 5:00 daily. And here the Steuben County Dairy Princesses will have milk for sale as a way of promoting dairy products.

   

  Of course the virtual Hunting Simulator will be back. Stop by and learn more about hunting safety through this fun and challenging family activity!

Agriculture Building (Building 24)
Master Gardeners will offer free pH soil tests from noon to 2:00 p.m. each day Tuesday through Saturday.

In the Agriculture Building Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer information throughout fair week on local farms and local foods. Pick up a copy of the Steuben county Farm Product Guide to help you find local farm products for sale.

Find out about those purple traps you have been seeing in trees to detect the Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. Get the details on this year's Farm City Day - scheduled for Sept 25 on Burns Farm in Hornell.