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GREENWICH — Against a backdrop of declining farmland statewide, a free workshop geared toward farmers and other landowners will take place in Greenwich Wednesday.

“We’re doing a series of workshops to help educate rural landowners,” said Meegan Finnegan, program manager at the Agricultural Stewardship Association. The forum, co-sponsored by the ASA and the Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District, will provide information on land management and financial options that may be available to landowners, Finnegan said.

Washington County’s farm economy produces more than $100 million in farm product sales annually, according to the 2007 census. The census also showed that, from 1997 to 2007, New York state farmland declined by 613,500 acres.

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GREENWICH — The organizers of the Washington County Fair are seeking entries for this year’s logo, which will be featured on the cover of the exhibitor’s handbook.

This year’s contest focuses on a general fair scene. Entries are due by Feb. 20.

Rules for the contest include:

* The words “Washington County Fair” must be included in the design.

* Logo design should be no more than 7 inches wide by 5 inches high, appropriate to fit on the size of a normal sheet of paper. (The size of the logo also allows for fair information to be included on the cover.)

* Logo design must be black and white.

* Must be original artwork.

* Contest open to Washington County residents of any age.

* Printed copies should be submitted on 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper.

* Digital copies should be copy ready for multiple size uses.

* Name, address and phone number must be attached to the entry.

Entries can be delivered between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the Washington County fairgrounds at 392 Old Schuylerville Road in Easton or mailed to the same address.

The Washington County Fair runs from Aug. 20 to 26 this year.

For more information on the Washington County Fair, call 692-2464 or visit www.washingtoncountyfair.com.

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