{"id":25726,"date":"2021-08-18T11:24:55","date_gmt":"2021-08-18T15:24:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/?p=25726"},"modified":"2021-08-18T11:40:46","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T15:40:46","slug":"maryland-department-of-agriculture-offers-family-friendly-activities-during-2021-maryland-state-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2021\/08\/18\/maryland-department-of-agriculture-offers-family-friendly-activities-during-2021-maryland-state-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Maryland Department of Agriculture Offers Family-Friendly Activities During 2021 Maryland State Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"25728\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2021\/08\/18\/maryland-department-of-agriculture-offers-family-friendly-activities-during-2021-maryland-state-fair\/attachment\/maryland-stae-fair-2021\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?fit=1600%2C1035&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1035\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Maryland State Fair 2021\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?fit=760%2C491&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-25728 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?resize=760%2C491\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?resize=1024%2C662&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?resize=300%2C194&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?resize=768%2C497&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?resize=1536%2C994&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/08\/Maryland-Stae-Fair-2021.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>ANNAPOLIS, MD<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will showcase many of the services it provides to support Maryland agriculture, farmers, and citizens during the 140<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">th<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Maryland State Fair happening Aug. 26 to Sept. 6 at the State Fair Grounds in Timonium.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u201c12 best days of summer\u201d will feature thousands of home arts and agricultural exhibits, daily livestock and horse shows, a wide variety of rides and games, thoroughbred horse racing, and national entertainment. The department will provide a variety of displays and activities in the Cow Palace throughout the duration of the fair, including the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Thursday, Aug. 26 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Mosquito Control program will talk about the department\u2019s efforts in reducing mosquito populations around the state and how Marylanders can reduce potential mosquito breeding areas in their own backyards. There will also be a coloring station for kids.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Friday, Aug. 27 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Rural Maryland Council will share their vision of a prosperous rural Maryland with thriving resources, vibrant economies, and healthy, connected communities. Throughout the day, children can enjoy a coloring station and will be able to weigh themselves on a calibrated scale used by the department\u2019s Weights and Measures program.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Saturday, Aug. 28 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The State Chemist program will provide instructions for kids on how to make slime and snow. Additional information about the program and current projects will also be shared.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sunday, Aug. 29 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Animal Health program will have several displays providing information on how to manage the health and welfare of your farm animals along with what vaccinations, tags, and other requirements that are necessary for shows. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday, Aug. 30 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Plant Protection and Weed Management program will address efforts in monitoring and controlling spotted lanternfly around the state as well as educating the public about this invasive pest. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A coloring station will be open from noon to close.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Tuesday, Aug. 31 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Office of Resource Conservation will have a model dairy farm on display that showcases what working on a farm is really like and best management practices farmers use to protect our natural resources. Activity books will be available. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Wednesday, Sept. 1 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The Maryland Farmers Market program will discuss the more than 100 markets located around the state. Visitors can learn about local markets, what is currently in season, and what products are permitted to be sold.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Thursday, Sept. 2 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Weights and Measures program, which ensures that consumers who buy anything by weight or quantity get what they pay for, will have a calibrated scale that can read people\u2019s weight. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A coloring station will be available throughout the day.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Friday, Sept. 3 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Spay and Neuter Board will be addressing the topic of controlling pet overpopulation and how Marylanders can help. They will also provide activity books and a coloring station. Additionally, the Maryland Agricultural Conflict Resolution Service (ACReS) will discuss their role in providing confidential assistance to resolve agriculture-related disputes before they reach the courts and why this is especially crucial in our rural communities.<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Saturday, Sept. 4 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the day, children can enjoy a coloring station and will be able to weigh themselves on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a calibrated scale used by the department\u2019s Weights and Measures program. There will also be pet origami and prizes at the Plinko board.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Sunday, Sept. 5 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The State Chemist program will provide instructions for kids on how to make slime and snow. Additional information about the program and current projects will also be shared.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Monday, Sept. 6 \u2013<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout the day, children can enjoy a coloring station and will be able to weigh themselves on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a calibrated scale used by the department\u2019s Weights and Measures program. There will also be pet origami and prizes at the Plinko board.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">During the fair, the Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB) will be in the Horseland Tent promoting and educating the public about Maryland\u2019s horse industry.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Maryland State Fair will celebrate \u201cAgriculture Day at the Fair\u201d on Thursday, Sept. 2. The day includes a luncheon and tour of the fairgrounds with Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Joe Bartenfelder. <\/span><b>The luncheon is invitation only.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For more Maryland State Fair information, please visit <\/span><a href=\"blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">marylandstatefair.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><b>###<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Follow Maryland Department of Agriculture on Twitter<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MdAgDept\">\u00a0@MdAgDept<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANNAPOLIS, MD\u00a0\u2013 The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) will showcase many of the services it provides to support Maryland agriculture, farmers, and citizens during the 140th Maryland State Fair happening Aug. 26 to Sept. 6 at the State Fair Grounds in Timonium.\u00a0 The \u201c12 best days of summer\u201d will feature thousands of home arts and<a href=\"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/press-release\/2021\/08\/18\/maryland-department-of-agriculture-offers-family-friendly-activities-during-2021-maryland-state-fair\/\">&nbsp;&nbsp;Read the Rest&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":168,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25726","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-press-release"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25726","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/168"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25726"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25726\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25731,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25726\/revisions\/25731"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25726"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25726"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news.maryland.gov\/mda\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25726"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}