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2012 CECIL COUNTY FAIR<br />
Ag showcase<br />
WAYNE STAFFORD – Chairperson<br />
Tuesday, July 24, 2012<br />
10 AM – 1:30 PM at the fairgrounds<br />
Lunch at 12:30PM<br />
Everyone interested in agriculture is invited to Ag Showcase Day, provided by the <strong>Cecil</strong> <strong>County</strong> <strong>Fair</strong> Board<br />
and University of Maryland Extension-<strong>Cecil</strong> <strong>County</strong>. The activities will be at the <strong>Fair</strong> on the south side of the<br />
fair ground. Ag Showcase Day is made possible through the generous support of the following:<br />
AET Consulting, North East, MD Hoober, Inc., Middletown, DE<br />
Ag-Industrial, Inc. Rising Sun, MD Larry’s Pit Beef<br />
Atlantic Tractor, <strong>Cecil</strong>ton, MD Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit, Elkton, MD<br />
<strong>Cecil</strong> Soil Conservation District Scheeler Seeds, <strong>Cecil</strong>ton, MD<br />
We appreciate the cooperation of the following:<br />
<strong>Cecil</strong> Farm Bureau Women’s Committee Natural Resource Conservation Service<br />
Maryland Department of Agriculture State Line Liquors<br />
Maryland DNR – <strong>Fair</strong> Hill NRMA University of Maryland Extension<br />
Please join us at the Ag Showcase to view the latest equipment and learn from interesting speakers about<br />
our future in agriculture. This year, feature presentations will be on Today’s Agriculture Economy from Our<br />
American and Maryland Farm Bureau economist, as well as Farm Safety, Precision Ag technology, Tier IV<br />
engines.<br />
A full range of farm equipment will be featured with interactive workshops by industry professionals.<br />
Equipment dealers will offer a wide range of agricultural equipment to appeal to all types and sizes of growers<br />
– full time, part time and weekend. Learn about manure management, Farm Bill updates, skid steers, preventive<br />
maintenance. Other Ag-related products and services expected to participate include local truck dealers,<br />
agricultural hoop buildings, seeds, and conservation opportunities.<br />
Complimentary morning refreshments will be provided by Mid-Atlantic Farm Credit, so plan to arrive<br />
early. Lunch will consist of a delicious barbeque for $5.00.<br />
Complimentary admission tickets will be available from participating equipment dealers (see above), <strong>Cecil</strong><br />
Soil Conservation District, and the University of Maryland Extension-<strong>Cecil</strong> <strong>County</strong>. Tickets will also be available<br />
at the event.<br />
For more information, please contact University of Maryland Extension-<strong>Cecil</strong> <strong>County</strong> at 410-996-5280 or 410-<br />
658-4041, ext. 5280.<br />
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