CORTLAND CO., N.Y. — The 134th Annual Meeting of the New York State Association of Agricultural Fairs, Inc. was held on January 13 – 16, 2023 at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, Rochester, NY. A wonderful event of information, vendor displays and connecting with over 53 county fairs that happen in New York State.
This year Cortland County fair was part of the celebration with two very important people who have put their heart and soul into the Cortland County Youth Fair for over 40 years. Dick and Martha also connect with serving on committees for the Cortland Community and 4-H Youth programming. At many events you can be assured that they will be there to join in and help or make you laugh! We are so proud of their devotion and on Sunday evening being introduced into the NYSAAF 2023 Hall of Fame and receiving a beautiful plaque for their honors.
–CCE of Cortland County
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