Last week wrapped up the 85^th annual Putnam County Agricultural & Industrial Fair and WCTE was on hand each night to cover the festivities. Fairs are such a time-honored tradition and our community really looks forward to it each year. Because agriculture is so vital to our region, the fair is really a neat way to celebrate that. Of course the rides and cotton candy are fun, but the agriculture booths and demonstrations are what make the fair truly special.

One popular exhibit from this year’s fair was the Master Gardeners’ which featured urban horticulture or “gardening in small spaces.” As more and more folks are looking to traditions of the past such as victory gardens, canning and putting up foodstuffs, this exhibit provided valuable tools for anyone looking to learn about container gardening. This is especially great for apartment dwellers who might not have access to vast areas of land for growing things.

Speaking of canning, from jellies and jams to preserves and relish, the canning competitions certainly weren’t lacking in talent and delicious entries. Additionally, the horticulture department celebrated offerings such as tomatoes, pumpkins, potatoes and all different varieties of beans. The Upper Cumberland is so fortunate to be a producer of these delicious crops.

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