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A "Day on the Farm" Tour
Saturday, August 26, 2006
9 AM - 4 PM
What is a Day On The Farm Really Like??
Experience fresh country air, beautiful countryside and
explore working farms in Orange County!
- Visit six local farms
- Hands-on demonstrations
- Fun activities for all ages
- Follow your own schedule in your own car
What You Can Do In a Day On The Farm:
- See how cows are milked and how to get a calf ready for the County Fair.
- Take a hay ride and watching horses go through their special routines.
- Learn which flowers and shrubs will grow best in your garden and the best way to plant a planter.
- Drive through an apple orchard and learning which of the dozens of varieties growing in the Warwick Valley will make the best pie.
- Look into a 10-foot-deep trench to learn how this rich soil has been built up over thousands of years.
- Learn how to cook like a gourmet and enjoy local fruits and veggies with a master chef.
There will be discount coupons, and lots of information about how farms preserve and protect the land and how they contribute to the growing local economy.
Tickets: $25 for adults, $10 for ages 6-14 (under 6 is free).
Discount for groups of 10 or more. Call 845-343-0840 for more information and to purchase group tickets..
Day of event: $5 surcharge per family.
*The event will take place rain or shine. *
You can purchase tickets on the day of the event at:
- Bellvale Farms Creamery, 385 Route 17A, Warwick, NY
- Borderland Farm, 340 South Route 94, Warwick, NY
- Debuck's Sod Farm, 107 DeBuck's Drive, Pine Island, NY
Special Thanks to Our Preservation Sponsors!
Special Thanks to Our Preservation Sponsors!
Orange County Land Trust is a not-for-profit organization devoted to preserving open space by protecting working farms and supporting other traditional land uses; preserving water quality in our lakes, streams, and rivers; protecting wildlife, natural ridgelines and vistas, and providing recreational opportunities for people.
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