Dairy
An Important Part Of Agriculture
Dairy livestock will be on exhibit during the week of the Schoharie County Sunshine Fair beginning Tuesday, August 6th through Sunday, August 11th. 
Whether you live in the country or the middle of town, the fair gives everyone the opportunity to see the many different aspects of agriculture. During the fair, the dairy barn will be full of dairy cattle and people willing to share what it takes to care for these animals.  Farmers work hard every day and the fair gives them the opportunity to share this experience with the community.  They do this by answering questions to better educate the community about dairy farming and all that is required. 
Dairy shows are scheduled for Wednesday and Friday. These shows provide exhibitors the opportunity to demonstrate their hard work and commitment they have done throughout the year. You will hear about the major characteristics that the judge is looking for in the animals to determine how to rank them during the competition. Junior exhibitors compete in Showmanship classes demonstrating how well they “fit and prepare” their animals for the show and their knowledge of showing dairy animals.  Showmanship is a competition between the exhibitors, while the dairy classes are focused on the characteristics of the animals and which ones portray the best traits for the dairy breed the animal represents.  
Come see the dairy cows again this year every day of the fair. Take the time to visit with your friends and neighbors, as they take time to share their lifestyle with the community.