HIGHLIGHTS OF 2005 EMPIRE FARM DAYS
Win a kubota rtv900 utility vehicle
All visitors to this years show can register to win a kubota rtv900 utility
vehicle . Other giveaways can be found in the Equine Center and the Ride &
Drive Area.
Getting around show is easy
For the convenience of our visitors-5 trams operate in the following locations
this year: In the North parking lots, with a drop off at the North end of
Empire Blvd: In the South parking lots, with a drop of at the South end of
Empire Blvd: One continually within the show on Empire Blvd, between the North
and South ends of the show, and a new tram running east and west this year
in the center of the show.
FIDDLERS PROVIDE FUN & MUSIC
Back by popular demand, EFD is host to a local group of traveling musicians.
A small group of fiddlers will be on hand to delight and entertain visitors
as they roam the show. The best place to catch up with these guys will be
in the area of 601, near the Welcome Center of the show.
FLYERS WELCOME!
The NY Flying Farmers (#927): This nonprofit group of pilots provides an essential
service to Empire Farm Days visitors with a continuous shuttle back and forth
to the Finger Lakes Regional Airport. Flying farmers can land at the airport,
adjacent to the show site, and be at the show within minutes, thanks to this
dedicated group.
LOCAL GROUP PROVIDES INFO ON AREA:
Visitors can stop by the Seneca County Tourism booth #44 in the Northeast
Main Tent to get information on the area attractions.
SAFE & SECURE:
A safety workshop to teach young people (#623) -- and their parents -- how
to operate safely many small machines found on farms and around rural homes.
Demonstrations and hands-on activities show participants how to avoid the
hazards of operating small machines and equipment.
AG Leaders to meet at EFD:
Every year American Agriculturist hosts a luncheon for the leaders in NY Agriculture
at this Empire State Council of Agricultural Organization Luncheon. This is
also the time when the Environmental Stewardship Award is given out, the Empire
State Potato Growers Inc. scholarship award is presented, and new this year-a
Cornell Safe Farmer of the Year award will be presented by the Cornell Agricultural
Health & Safety Program (#600).
ESPG SCHOLARSHIP WINNER RECOGNIZED:
The Empire State Potato Growers Inc. will recognize their annual scholarship
winner at the CAO luncheon on Wednesday of the show (#600).
Agricultural centers offer innovation and information:
Agricultural agencies come together at Empire Farm Days to showcase their
programs, systems, information and innovation to Northeast farmers. Look inside
for details on the following Information Centers: Special Events #600; Dairy
Seminar #424; Safety & Health #623; NYS Grange Farm Family #110; Farm
Bureau Farm Family #918; Cornell University #400; USDA #502, NYS DEC #105;
NY Beef Industry #202; FFA/ 4-H Contest #928; Equine Center #503, & Grape
Center #400.
COMPACT TRACTOR DRIVING EXPERIENCE:
Back and expanded by popular demand…This Year is a Compact Tractor Driving
Experience (#928). Visitors will be able to test drive compact/ utility tractors
at a “track” all three days. Major manufacturers will have tractors
and personnel on hand for visitors to have a driving experience on select
25-60 horsepower tractors. Participants will be able to sign-up to win DeWalt
Tools just for taking part in the Driving Experience.
Field Demos & Plots-NEW GPS DEMO!
Daily field demonstrations, crop trials and new management tools can be found
in the Demo Area all three days of EFD. Stop by and see the real power of
agriculture as the manufacturers put their newest in the field. Don’t
miss our new GPS demo!
ANTIQUE TRACTOR DISPLAY:
Enthusiasts from all over the Northeast bring their treasures to Empire Farm
Days to put together a wonderful display of antique tractors at the show (#100).
There is also a parade throughout the show site daily.
Equine Center at EFD:
Horse owners will have their own center for information at this year’s
Empire Farm Days. In addition to equipment, products and services for the
equine industry, Empire Farm Days has created an Equine Center (#503). Filled
with information and providing short seminars for horse owners the Equine
Center also offers folks a chance to win a saddle and a weanling Haflinger
foal. Start your EFD visit here and get the inside scoop on all the equine
offerings at EFD.
NY FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA:
Each year New York FFA Members participate in several Career Development Events,
which help them to develop their potential for career success. This year the
Tractor Operators Contest and Welding Contest will take place at the Empire
Farm Days in on Thursday August 11th(#928). The tractor operators contest
is a statewide event. Registration is from 8am until 10am with the activities
starting at 9am. For more information please contact Glenn Osterhout, coordinator
at 315/893-1878.
The welding event will also take place on Thursday August 11th. Registration
will be at 8am. For more information please contact John Kriese at 315/536/4408
WELCOME CENTER:
Stop by the Welcome Center at #601 and grab a complimentary bag of NY –
grown potato chips, meet the growers and their families who bring you this
show year after year. Visit the displays of potatoes and get new ideas for
cooking America’s Favorite Vegetable – the potato. Other highlights
in this area include a historical view of the 72-year old Empire Farm Days,
and answers to your questions about displays, exhibits and schedules.
New this year, as a service to visitors, there will be an ATM in this area
provided by Lyons National Bank.
EFD History
Ever wonder how the whole thing got started? Stop in the ESPG Welcome Center
# 601 for a quick history lesson and photo display of Empire Farm Days.
Potato Growers Rest Stop
As owners of the largest farm show in the Northeast, members of the Empire
State Potato Growers Inc. will be given VIP treatment at their very own Hospitality
Center. #601. Like last year, growers can stop in, rest, visit with other
growers and get a cold drink.
ALL THIS AND TONS OF FUN TOO!!!
EFD offers farmers a look at the future. It a day (or two) jammed packed with
business opportunities and insight. But it is even more than that. It is just
plain FUN!!! Here’s a glimpse of neat, unusual and downright fun things
for farmers and their families to do:
SEMINARS GALORE
Get educated at EFD. Check the seminar schedule for the following
informational, educational, hands-on and down right vital presentations.
DON’T MISS THESE UNIQUE AND NEW OFFERINGS!