named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Allegany County Fair
Annual agricultural fair featuring livestock exhibitions, educational displays, and community events, operating under state animal health regulations
Animal Health Compliance Program
Enforces NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations for animal identification, vaccination, and disease testing for all livestock and equine exhibitors at the fair
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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County and Regional Agricultural Fair Management 7 activities
- Administer exhibit prize and incentive programsAwards cash premiums and prize money for competitive exhibits, including $1,400 for open class beef, $1,300 for youth beef, $200 for dog obedience, and $1,050 for domestic arts. Also provides $10 to participating FFA chapters and $35 to schools in the Farm Shop Exhibit. Baked goods entries are sold after judging to generate revenue.
- Host agricultural and youth competitions during the annual fairConducts livestock judging events for youth and open participants in species including beef, swine, goats, and horses, along with youth events such as tractor pulls, talent showcases, and animal skill contests. Also hosts FFA contests, a Tractor Operators Contest, and dog obedience trials with cash prizes and ribbons awarded.
- Host special public events and family programs during the fairOrganizes Family Day with reduced admission and children's activities, including a Baby Show at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, with on-site registration starting at 10:30 a.m. Also hosts the Demolition Derby as part of the fair's grandstand events.
- Offer admission and access options for fair attendeesProvides general admission pricing that includes access to demonstrations, animal exhibits, commercial exhibits, and grandstand events. Also offers a season pass for repeated access to the annual fair.
- Operate on-site milking facilities and host dairy eventsMaintains a milking parlor with three tie stalls and one stall cock for use during the fair, hosts open dairy cattle judging events for New York State residents, and awards Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor honors. Proceeds from milk sales, if any, support an exhibitor's picnic.
- Organize and operate the annual Allegany County FairPlans and runs a family-oriented agricultural event each year featuring livestock exhibitions, competitive events, educational displays, live entertainment, and recreational activities. The fair includes grandstand events, a midway with food vendors and rides, and exhibits on agriculture, horticulture, and antique farm machinery.
- Provide public access to educational and historical exhibitsOffers free access to exhibits showcasing animal displays, 4-H youth projects, antique equipment, a working sawmill, railroad cars, domestic arts, and agricultural and horticultural history during the annual fair.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Manage vendor and facility rentals for fair-related eventsOffers indoor and exterior vendor spaces for rent during the Allegany County Fair and rents out fair facilities for events outside the annual fair period, with discounted rates available for agricultural organizations.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Enforce animal health and housing standards for fair participantsIssues unified animal health requirements for in-state and out-of-state animals, mandates BVD-PI testing for cattle, llamas, and alpacas, and requires cleaning and disinfection of animal housing buildings before and between animal rotations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$49K51%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$260%
Other revenue$48K
expenses
Total expenses$87K
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$24K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$493K
Cash$154K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$493K
Liquid reserves21.3 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +903.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- ALEX CAPTAIN — DIRECTOR
- BARBARA BENJAMIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- DAVE JENNINGS — PRESIDENT
- DAWN SANTANGELO — TEASURER
- DEAN HINT — DIRECTOR
- ELLEN RUCKLE — DIRECTOR
- FRANK PASQUALE — DIRECTOR
- GOERGE SANTANGELO — DIRECTOR
- JEFF HARMON — DIRECTOR
- MARY TRIPP — DIRECTOR
- PAT ESHELMAN — SECRETARY
- TOM TOLBET — DIRECTOR
- WAYNE BUTTS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 29
Who they work with
- 4-H Partner — Collaborates with 4-H to allow enrolled members to participate in dog obedience trials.
- 4-H Partner — Collaborates with 4-H to define eligibility and structure for youth beef cattle exhibition program.
- ADGA Partner — Follows ADGA rules and guidelines for goat show competitions at the fair.
- Allegany County 4-H and Cooperative Extension Partner — Collaborates on youth education and exhibits at the fair
- Allegany County Board of Legislators Government — Holds public meetings during the fair at the Mini-Theater.
- Allegany County Board of Legislators Government — Recognized for contributions to the success of the Allegany County Fair
- Allegany County Department of Health Partner — Co-hosts family-friendly events including book readings during the fair.
- Allegany County Dept. of Public Works Government — Recognized for contributions to the success of the Allegany County Fair
- Barb Benjamin Partner — Department Director for Open Class Beef at the Allegany County Fair
- Becky Freeman-Brauen Partner — Director of the Baby Show event at the Allegany County Fair
- Blue Ribbon Fair Partner — Collaborates with Blue Ribbon Fair for online exhibitor registration and entry management.
- Blue Ribbon Fair Partner — Partner in online registration for the dairy cattle exhibition via Blue Ribbon Sign-Up platform
- Bolivar-Richburg Central School Partner — Hosts an FFA chapter whose members participate in fair contests and exhibits.
- Cuba-Rushford Central School Partner — Hosts an FFA chapter whose members participate in fair contests and exhibits.
- Ellen Ruckle Partner — Director of the Domestic Arts Department at the Allegany County Fair.
- Ellen Woolley Partner — Superintendent of the Domestic Arts Department at the Allegany County Fair.
- FFA Partner — Collaborates with FFA to allow enrolled members to participate in dog obedience trials.
- Fillmore Central School Partner — Hosts an FFA chapter whose members participate in fair contests and exhibits.
- Genesee Valley Central School Partner — Hosts an FFA chapter whose members participate in fair contests and exhibits.
- Grange Partner — Collaborates with Grange on food stands at the fair.
- Joel Clark Partner — Superintendent for Open Class Beef at the Allegany County Fair
- Knox’s Great American Midway Partner — Provides carnival rides and midway attractions for the Allegany County Fair.
- Len Ando Partner — Superintendent for Open Class Beef at the Allegany County Fair
- NYS Agricultural Fair Network — Participates in the qualifying NYS Agricultural Fair circuit allowing multi-fair use of CVIs.
- NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets Government — Collaborates on animal health regulations and enforcement for fair participation.
- New York State Fair Network — Aligns animal health requirements with those of the New York State Fair.
- New York State Police Partner — Demonstrates K9 unit capabilities as part of fair programming.
- Wellsville Moose Lodge #601 Chapter 248 Partner — Recognized as a fair sponsor and contributor
- Whitesville Fire Department Partner — Co-hosts or collaborates with the Allegany County Agricultural Society on the Demolition Derby event.
strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community Engagement via Integrated Agricultural and Family Programmingmethodology: integrated_community_programmingBy combining agricultural exhibitions with family-friendly entertainment and inclusive access practices, we increase community participation and sustain engagement, because integrating education with accessible, enjoyable experiences broadens appeal beyond traditional agricultural audiences.
- Youth Agricultural Education through Competitive Experiential Learningmethodology: experiential_youth_educationBy engaging youth in hands-on agricultural competitions through 4-H and FFA programs, we develop practical skills and promote long-term interest in agriculture, because experiential learning combined with public recognition reinforces knowledge retention and motivates continued participation.