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Dufferin Town and Country Farm Tour October 1, 2011
The 11th annual Dufferin Town and Country Farm Tour takes place this Saturday, October 1. Visit farms in East Luther and Amaranth Townships and talk directly to our farmers to find out first hand how and where the food on your table comes from.
Farming is Ontario’s second largest sector, yet Ontario’s farm families represent only 2% of the overall population. The food they bring us is safe, nutritious, sustainable and more affordable than any other country in the world.
The tour experience is fun and educational for the whole family. It includes visits to a dairy farm, a large sheep farm, an alpaca farm, a cattle farm, and Luther Marsh, one of Ontario’s most important wetlands. At each farm, visitors will interact with farmers directly and will be able to ask questions about the diversity and complexity of modern farming.
This year’s tour offers new activities including a ploughing demonstration, miniature horses, wagon rides, and “farm Olympics” for kids. Vendors will be selling their local products direct from their farms, so don’t forget your wallets.
"We are constantly amazed at the generosity of our farm community to open their doors to the public. This is a richly rewarding experience for all who participate--an incredible opportunity for all ages to discover how farming directly impacts their lives." says Gail Little, Chair of the Dufferin Town and Country Farm Tour.
“We can talk to the farmers and make a connection between the food we eat and how it’s grown” says a past visitor.
The farm tour is a perfect family outing, starting at 9 am and ending at 4 pm., rain or shine.
The tour is free. Passports and maps can be picked up at on the day of the tour between 9 am and 2 pm. at the following locations:
Hills of Headwaters Information Centre, Orangeville
Grand Valley Public School
Bluwood Canada, Shelburne
A donation of non-perishable food for the Food Bank would be appreciated.
If you ate Today, Thank a Farmer
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DUFFERIN TOWN & COUNTRY FARM TOUR 2011
Please mark your calendar now for the 2011 Dufferin Town & Country Farm Tour. Tour will go to farms in East Luther and Amaranth Townships on Saturday, October 1, 2011.
PLEASE REMEMER THE FARMS ARE ONLY OPEN ON SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 FROM 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M.
ADMISSION FOR THE FARM TOUR IS A DONATION FOR THE LOCAL FOOD BANK TO BE DROPPED OFF AT PASSPORT PICKUP LOCATIONS.
"We promise you will end your day enriched by the diversity of farming in Headwaters Country."
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