2022 Creating an Experience: Maine GROWS
The 2022 MAAF “Creating an Experience: Maine GROWS” agricultural education challenge brought some very exciting applications from fairs across the state.
These three high scoring fairs received a recognition plaque and a cash award.
Fairs that were also recognized for their projects for children, and fairgoers of all ages, are: Monmouth Fair, Washington County Fair, Acton Fair and Harmony. These fairs received a 2 cu. feet bag of Bar Harbor Blend Organic Potting Soil and a cash award. Thank you to the judges and many sponsors of our challenge, especially to Coast of Maine for their generous donation of organic potting soil.
Blue Hill Fair
Congratulations to Blue Hill Fair who collaborated with the family of beloved children’s author E.B. White and welcomed fairgoers of all ages to come through the doorway of Zuckerman’s Farm to meet Wilbur and Charlotte. Throughout their fair, reminders of the theme for the fair were quite evident. Especially unique was the involvement of the Ellsworth Grand Theater players as they brought this story to life with their offering of two specially written shows a day.
Litchfield Fair
Congratulations to Litchfield Fair for their delightful Wheeler’s Wee Farm project. In
place for several years, Wheeler’s Wee Farm introduces children to the many aspects of Maine farming. From the apple orchard through the lobster boat and chicken house to the “milking” cow, all were opportunities to become farmers for a moment.
Northern Maine Fair
Congratulations to Northern Maine Fair and their project Lil’ Loggers at the Fair.
They were recognized for their outstanding forestry project involving children in a hands-on lesson about the importance of forestry in our northern Maine woods.