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2nd Annual Open Farm Day Organized by CCE Lewis Set
for August 10 at Locations Throughout the County
Published: August 05, 2024
at 04:00 p.m.
By: Information Provided by Cornell Cooperative
Extension of Lewis County
The second annual
Open Farm Day is set for Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m. This event is organized by CCE Lewis County in an
effort to showcase the variety of farms and agricultural producers
throughout our community.
Participants can
visit any (or all!) of the 13 participating locations. More information
about the activities at each location, such as samples, kid-friendly
activities, accessibility, or tours, is available at www.openfarmdaylewiscounty.com or in the free
Open Farm Day Booklet available at the CCE Lewis County office or any of
the participating farms.
Participants can
get a prize after visiting at least three locations and filling out the
brief survey in the Booklet.
The locations at
this year's Open Farm Day are:
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Cogumelo Mushroom LLC
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Hopenhagen Farm
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Dani's Daffodils
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Moser's Maple LLC
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Bramble Berry Acres
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Shultz Family Cheese
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O'Brien Family Farm
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Cedar Hedge Farm
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Grass Roots Meats
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Colwell's Farm Market and Garden Center
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Cummings Farm
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Roads End Orchard Winery and Farm Store
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Cornell Cooperative Extension of Lewis County
 Following a successful debut at the 2024
Lewis County Fair, CCE Lewis County’s Farm to School program is excited to
include its Farm and Market Discovery Zone in this year's Open Farm Day.
The farm-to-table themed play area will be available at the Lewis County –
JCC Education Center in Lowville on Saturday, August 10, from 10:00 am to
3:00 pm.
"Our goal
with the Discovery Zone is to make learning about agriculture fun and
engaging for kids. The positive feedback we received in the Youth Building
at the Fair shows we're on the right track, and we're excited to expand
this experience to more community events." said David Nisley, Farm to
School Education Coordinator. "We believe that fostering this
connection early on is vital to inspiring a lifelong appreciation for where
food comes from – and can have a positive impact on trying fresh, local
foods served in their school cafeterias."
The Farm and
Market Discovery Zone is divided into three interactive sections: Grow,
Shop, and Cook. Kids are invited to play with toy animals, explore a farmers market with toy produce, pretend to cook, read
farm-themed stories, and more. It’s just one of the locations available
during Open Farm Day. Twelve farms throughout Lewis County will offer
unique agricultural experiences such as tours, free samples, and animal
interactions. From dairies and berry farms to mushroom and maple producers,
families can enjoy a wide variety of activities while learning about the
importance of local agriculture.
MORE INFORMATION: www.openfarmdaylewiscounty.com
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