2024's New York State Fair butter sculpture, focusing on dairy sustainability, will be recycled for renewable energy at Noblehurst Farms, showcasing responsible dairy production's environmental impact.
2024's New York State Fair butter sculpture, themed "Dairy: Good for you. Good for the planet," highlights dairy farmers' efforts in adopting sustainable practices to protect the environment. The sculpture, created by American Dairy Association North East and sculptors, weighs over 800 pounds and features a family relaxing by a river and a dairy farmer planting a tree. After the fair, the sculpture will be deconstructed and transported to Noblehurst Farms, where it will be recycled into renewable energy, contributing to the farm's energy output and powering over 300 local homes. This showcase exemplifies the importance of responsible dairy production for environmental health.