Open Farm Day
OPEN FARM DAY
The 27th Annual
Open Farm Day 7.24.2016
ANDROSCOGGIN
Berry Fruit Farm
Joe Gilbert 361 Crash Rd., Livermore Orchard, Berry Patch OFD: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Guided tours 1-3 p.m.) On our farm, we grow: apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, winter squash, and summer vegetables. Raspberries will be in season and available for U-Pick. Our bakery will offer samples and we also feature many other local made products in our farm store. 207.897.4767 • berryfruitfarm.com
Open Farm Day is an annual family adventure in which farms throughout the State of Maine open their gates to offer the public an opportunity to learn about the business of agriculture. The 27th annual Open Farm Day is set for Sunday, July 24th, with more than 60 farms from across the state signed up to participate. Visiting hours are generally 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., although some farms extend their hours for special events.
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The Bangor Daily News Special Section
1 King Road., Lisbon
From the Country Farm
Chris and Kate Abbruzzese 518 Upper St., Turner
Training Farm Program
Stacey Dexter
Grass-fed Beef and Lamb
each starting their own farm business and
OFD: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be giving tours and discussing intensive rotational grazing with our cattle, sheep and their guard donkey, Daisy, and chickens. Our Belgian horses, Jake and Major, will be on display. Wood-fired pizza will be available for sale, along with our grass-fed beef and lamb at our farm store. 207.225.3579 • zzlandandlivestock.com
on their own diversified vegetable
Our farm site is a collection of farmers
production plots. Open farm day is a chance for our CSA members and the public to visit the grounds, see farmers' fields, and learn more about Fresh Start Farms and the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program. There may also be the opportunity to get your hands dirty if you would like to volunteer to help farmers in their fields with planting, weeding or other
Fresh Start Farms/ Cultivating Community small projects as needed. lease the land)/ Cultivating Community Contact: Ashley Bahlkow
July 2016
7
Most locations will have demonstrations, displays, farm-raised products for sale and animals and crops to experience. Activities may include barn and field tours, milking, hay rides, petting zoos, nature trails, beautiful scenery, samples for tasting and refreshments. Many farms are handicapped accessible, have restrooms, and can handle group or bus tours. For more information, visit getrealmaine.com and click on agricultural events.
Double Z Land and Livestock
Bob and Ella Mae Packard (landowners who
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207.400.9851 • cultivatingcommunity.org
23 Austin Road, Leeds Goat Dairy and Mixed Vegetable
OFD: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come to the country and meet our herd of dairy goats that provide the delicious creamy milk for our soap, lotion and cheese! Pop inside the greenhouses and check out the intensive vegetable production and finish out the visit with a stop at our store for our creamy peanut butter goat milk fudge and handmade artisan goat milk soap! 207.212.9911
The 27th Annual
Open Farm Day 7.24.2016
ANDROSCOGGIN
Berry Fruit Farm
Joe Gilbert 361 Crash Rd., Livermore Orchard, Berry Patch OFD: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Guided tours 1-3 p.m.) On our farm, we grow: apples, peaches, pears, plums, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, pumpkins, winter squash, and summer vegetables. Raspberries will be in season and available for U-Pick. Our bakery will offer samples and we also feature many other local made products in our farm store. 207.897.4767 • berryfruitfarm.com
Open Farm Day is an annual family adventure in which farms throughout the State of Maine open their gates to offer the public an opportunity to learn about the business of agriculture. The 27th annual Open Farm Day is set for Sunday, July 24th, with more than 60 farms from across the state signed up to participate. Visiting hours are generally 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., although some farms extend their hours for special events.
•
The Bangor Daily News Special Section
1 King Road., Lisbon
From the Country Farm
Chris and Kate Abbruzzese 518 Upper St., Turner
Training Farm Program
Stacey Dexter
Grass-fed Beef and Lamb
each starting their own farm business and
OFD: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. We will be giving tours and discussing intensive rotational grazing with our cattle, sheep and their guard donkey, Daisy, and chickens. Our Belgian horses, Jake and Major, will be on display. Wood-fired pizza will be available for sale, along with our grass-fed beef and lamb at our farm store. 207.225.3579 • zzlandandlivestock.com
on their own diversified vegetable
Our farm site is a collection of farmers
production plots. Open farm day is a chance for our CSA members and the public to visit the grounds, see farmers' fields, and learn more about Fresh Start Farms and the New American Sustainable Agriculture Program. There may also be the opportunity to get your hands dirty if you would like to volunteer to help farmers in their fields with planting, weeding or other
Fresh Start Farms/ Cultivating Community small projects as needed. lease the land)/ Cultivating Community Contact: Ashley Bahlkow
July 2016
7
Most locations will have demonstrations, displays, farm-raised products for sale and animals and crops to experience. Activities may include barn and field tours, milking, hay rides, petting zoos, nature trails, beautiful scenery, samples for tasting and refreshments. Many farms are handicapped accessible, have restrooms, and can handle group or bus tours. For more information, visit getrealmaine.com and click on agricultural events.
Double Z Land and Livestock
Bob and Ella Mae Packard (landowners who
•
207.400.9851 • cultivatingcommunity.org
23 Austin Road, Leeds Goat Dairy and Mixed Vegetable
OFD: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come to the country and meet our herd of dairy goats that provide the delicious creamy milk for our soap, lotion and cheese! Pop inside the greenhouses and check out the intensive vegetable production and finish out the visit with a stop at our store for our creamy peanut butter goat milk fudge and handmade artisan goat milk soap! 207.212.9911
