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Senate amendment would designate an annual 'New Hampshire Day' at the Big E; agriculture commissioner supports move
Summary
An amendment would require the governor to annually proclaim the third Friday after Labor Day as New Hampshire Day at the Big E to recognize the New Hampshire Building and the state's agricultural exhibitors; the Department of Agriculture backed the amendment.
Representative Margaret Dry introduced an amendment to require an annual gubernatorial proclamation observing New Hampshire Day at the Big E (the Eastern States Exposition), recognizing the New Hampshire Building and the state’s agricultural participation in the regional fair.
Dry and Deputy Commissioner Sean Jasper described the Big E as a major regional agricultural fair where New Hampshire vendors and student groups showcase livestock, produce and youth programs; proponents said statutory recognition would help ensure the observance is raised to the governor’s attention each year.
Commissioner Sean Jasper, Department of Agriculture Markets & Food, testified the building and New Hampshire’s participation are important economically to vendors and producers and that the department supports the amendment. The committee closed the hearing after sponsor remarks and no opposition was recorded in the committee file.
