The sheep dog demonstrations are always entertaining . Inset : People of all ages are encouraged to join the fun and dance at the several live music areas .
Other foods that are memorable at the Fair include pie cones , fruit pops and smoothies , fish tacos , all kinds of salads , veggie eggrolls , eggplant and hummus sandwiches , tofu and seaweed items , baked stuffed potatoes , plus many other interesting and regular things like Pad Thai . And of course , there is also organic and locally sourced pizza , sausage rolls , burgers and fries , pastries , cheesecake , and ice cream delicacies .
But food is just the beginning ( and maybe the end , too .) There are educational displays set up all over the Fair , with demonstrations of various kinds scheduled at designated areas . A very popular and entertaining event is the Sheep Dog Demo at the Livestock , Fleece and Fiber area that typically occurs all three days of the Fair . Other areas include Social and Political Action , Energy and Shelter , Environment and Community , Farm and Homestead , and Children ’ s Activities . There are also the more typical agricultural fair facilities , like barns for horses , sheep , cattle , pigs , poultry and more . There are competitions for all these animals , as well as an exhibition hall for vegetables and farm products . The property has many different kinds of demonstration gardens and orchards , and there are constantly scheduled talks on subjects ranging from growing things , seed saving , wood carving , pottery , fiber dyeing , beekeeping , meditation , herbs , making humanure , and this is only a small sampling . There are at least four different stages with music throughout each day , mostly folk and roots style , with several contra dance events . Last year , many of us enjoyed dancing barefoot on the grass to a marimba band playing Zimbabwean folk music .
MOFGA is now over 50 years old , and it is an effective broadbased community that educates about and advocates for organic agriculture , illuminating its interdependence with a healthy environment , local food production , and thriving communities . Some of their activities and programs , in addition to the Fair and Organic Certification , include farm apprenticeships , organic farm training , farm and garden tours , low-impact forestry events , and scholarships . They have an active Policy Committee , are involved with finding solutions and funding for the huge
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