“The Fair is a great
community to volunteer in.” …“The Ancaster Fair is all about “Fabulous
Family Fun!”
THE INSIDE
SCOOP presents Kathy Smith, Manager
Ancaster Agricultural Society and Ancaster Fairgrounds
Our interview continues … These Scoop answers can apply to everyone!
How important is the “Ancaster
Agricultural Society” and how does it impact your community
today? Otherwise stated … Why do you think Ancaster Agricultural Society is an important part of our society and
the community today and what role do you see as its importance?
Importance of the Fair ~ “When
the Fair began in 1850 the role was to give farmers an opportunity to showcase
their products and hopefully have other farmers buy their products, whether
that was seed for the grain crop or livestock to increase a herd. This is no
longer the role of the fair but farmers are still showcasing their products now
so that the large urban population of the area can see what is involved in
their food production.
Many families used to have a member involved in farming but
we have gotten farther and farther away from this and so the Fair represents an
opportunity for people to see farm animals and meet the people that produce
their food”.
Importance of the
Facilities ~ “The facilities are very
important to the community for many reasons: we provide facilities for families
to celebrate important events in their lives. Community groups use the facility
to hold fund raisers for their community projects. The 4-H program uses the
grounds to hold meetings and achievement days to further the development of
their members in the skills they are being taught. The fairgrounds become a
meeting place for families, friends, and communities to gather and celebrate”.
Stay
tuned for more with Kathy Smith, Manager of the Ancaster Agricultural Society and Ancaster Fairgrounds and don’t forget to check out their
website at http://www.ancasteragriculturalsociety.ca/.
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