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Saipan, NI Ag Fair rulebook out
Information about all the offerings for the 2016 Saipan and Northern Islands Agricultural Fair can be found in its rulebook, which are available online as well as in print.
These books contain not only descriptions of each event, but also specify their rules and regulations. Print copies are available at the Agriculture office in Kagman, Northern Marianas College-Cooperation Research Education Extension Services in As Terlaje, Animal Health Industry office in As Perdido, and the DLNR main office in Lower Base. They can also be found online at deq.gov.mp/sec.asp?secID=18
The Ag Fair is slated for Saturday, June 25. Prizes for the plant category total $7,000 while animal category shall reach $4,000. Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to start preparing their crops and livestock for entry, and need to pre-register.
The Saipan and Northern Islands Agricultural Fair Association is also seeking community organizations that wish to conduct outreach activities at the fair grounds to express interests today. Also, should you want to promote your business or product, you can submit your advisement to be included in the 2016 Ag Fair Program Book.
The 2016 fair will take place on Saturday, June 25 at the Public Market in Garapan. The venue has changed from the Susupe site due to the damage sustained to the 4-H building.
For general inquiries, please call DLNR at 322-9834. SNIAFA will lead the fair and is supported by the CNMI Farmers Cooperative Association, the Department of Lands and Natural Resources, Bureau of Environmental & Coastal Quality, Department of Public Lands, NMC-CREES, and the Office of the Mayor of Saipan. (PR)
