We are delighted to be one of the stops on this year’s Dufferin Farm Tour – Saturday September 30th! Each year, farms in our county open their “gates” to visitors looking for a fun farm-based experience. Come and learn about what we do, how we do it and where exactly the food is being grown!
Some info from the Dufferin Farm Tour website:
Six farms in north-east Dufferin will open their doors to visitors. This years’ hosts include farms specializing in community supported agriculture, potatoes (organic, specialty and table), highland cattle (beef), holstein cattle (dairy), fruits and vegetables and native plants.
The tour is a self-guided tour and is open to the public. The host farms offer a glimpse of the diversity of agriculture in the area.
There will be many animals to see, farm-related activities, commodity displays, local produce to purchase. You will end your day with an appreciation for local farming and the commitment of the farm families.
Admission is a non-perishable food donation or cash for the Local Food Bank.
Tips for a successful farm tour experience:
– Dress appropriately, tour goes shine or rain.
– Bring cash and a cooler for on farm produce purchases
– Plan your route (there is a recommended route on the passport map)
– There is lots to see and do – give yourself lots of time if you want to visit every farm.
You are encouraged to eat local, eat healthy and support farmers.
Tour passports are made available ONE WEEK prior to the tour. They can be downloaded online or picked up in person at Orangeville Visitor Information or Dufferin County Museum & Archives. Admission is a non-perishable food donation or cash for Local Food Banks.