Dufferin Town & Country Farm Tour

SEE FARMING AS IT HAPPENS!

DUFFERIN TOWN & COUNTRY FARM TOUR
Saturday, September 27, 2014 | 9am – 4pm

Your passport takes you on a self-guided tour to working farms in East Dufferin. As you tour, you will visit a market garden, perennial garden, horse farm including miniature horses, dairy farm, and cash crop and beef operation farm.

  • See farm animals and educational displays and talk to farmers.  Local produce will be for sale – cash only.
  • There are food booths at 2 locations and washroom facilities at each location.
  • The tour takes place from 9 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine – DRESS ACCORDINGLY

Download and print your passport in advance or pick up passport (9 am to 2 pm) at the following locations:

  • ORANGEVILLE TOURISM INFORMATION | Hwy 10 & Buena Vista Drive  (Orangeville)
  • SUPERBURGER | Hwys. 89 & 10   (Primrose)

Admission

Admission is a non-perishable food bank donation.

Tour Information

All tour participants require wristbands. Participants should download and print the passport and map and either:

  • Stop at a passport location and exchange this information sheet for wristbands (PASSPORT VOLUNTEER WILL ASSIST YOU). OR… at your first stop, exchange your passport sheet for wristbands (GREETER IN GREEN SAFETY VEST WILL ASSIST YOU).
  • The farm tour is a perfect family outing, starting at 9 a.m. and ending and 4 p.m.
  • Dress accordingly as the tour runs rain or shine.

 

General Information

Farming is Ontario’s second largest business sector, yet Ontario farm families only represent 2% of the overall population.  The food they grow and raise for us is safe and nutritious and more affordable than any other country in the world.

The tour experience is fun and educational for the whole family.  At each farm, visitors will have the opportunity to talk to the host farmer and ask questions about their operation.

“We are constantly amazed at the generosity of our farm community who open their doors to the public. This is a richly rewarding experience for all who participate and an incredible opportunity for all ages to discover how farming directly impacts their lives.”

Gail Little, Chair, Dufferin Town & Country Farm Tour

 

“We can talk to farmers and make a connection between the food we eat and how it is grown.”

                                                                                       Past Visitor who attends Farm Tour each year

 

SEE YOU ON THE FARM TOUR!