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Melissa Weingartner

Superintendent of the Salute to Agriculture Tent at the Dutchess County Fair in Rhinebeck, NY, where she oversees the Miracle of Life livestock exhibits.

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PODCASTS

Sep 23, 2026

Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community

Dutchess County Fair - Legacy of Agriculture & Community

What Happens When a Cow Gives Birth at the Fair?

Sep 23 · 21m

Suzanne RajcziHOST

0:47

So Melissa, let's start with you.

Melissa WeingartnerGUEST

0:49

Hi, my name is Melissa Weingartner.

Melissa WeingartnerGUEST

0:51

This is my first year running this Lute to Ag tent.

Melissa WeingartnerGUEST

0:55

In the years past, I did the Salute to Ag Tent with Lenny Miller and the Gentle Giants Belgian Draft Horse Club.

Melissa WeingartnerGUEST

1:03

I was a co-leader with Lenny for approximately 15, 18 years.

Melissa WeingartnerGUEST

1:08

And it was always our job to put the tent together.

Melissa WeingartnerGUEST

1:10

And our kids, our 4-H kids, always volunteered for the week and took shifts taking care of the different animals and learning about the care that it takes to take care of the different breeds of animals.

10 MINS LATER

Suzanne RajcziHOST

11:13

Maybe go through what actually is there.