Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community
A podcast dedicated to celebrating the people, farms, and traditions that make agriculture such an important part of our lives here in Dutchess County and beyond.
Hosted by Suzanne Rajczi — is a 25-year member of the Dutchess County Agricultural Society, foodservice industry leader, community advocate, and passionate supporter of local agriculture.
This podcast shines a spotlight on agriculture and community — and the incredible stories behind them.
Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community
Latest Episodes
What Does It Take to Raise a Show Pig?
John Prezzano has been part of the Dutchess County Fair for nearly 40 years. In this episode of the Legacy of Agriculture and Community podcast, he takes us inside the world of livestock showing and explains what it takes to raise, train, breed...
What Does It Take to Show a Goat at the Fair?
Amanda has been part of the Dutchess County Fair since she was eight years old. In this episode of the Legacy of Agriculture and Community podcast, she shares her journey through 4-H, raising and showing dairy goats, and bringing the next gener...
The Future of Agriculture Starts Here: 4-H, Family & the Dutchess County Fair
For more than 60 years, Gina Guercio Beckmann and her family have been part of the Dutchess County Fair. In this episode of the Legacy of Agriculture and Community podcast, Gina shares her family's generations-long connection to agriculture, da...
30+ Poultry Breeds?! Discover the Birds of the Dutchess County Fair
From baby chicks and colorful eggs to giant 50-pound turkeys, the Dutchess County Fair Poultry Barn is full of surprises.In this Legacy of Agriculture and Community podcast, Vern Schrom Jr. shares what happens behind the scenes in the Po...
Reptiles, Archery, Hatchet Throwing & More! Inside the Fair’s Wildlife Exhibit
Discover the Wildlife Exhibit at the Dutchess County Fair with Bill from the Northern Dutchess Rod & Gun Club. From reptiles and Hudson River fish to taxidermy, archery, airsoft, hatchet throwing, and free fishing for kids, this longtime fa...