News & Happenings — Hartley Farms
FARMstead ED turns 10, and growing!
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FARMstead ED turns 10, and growing… by Katy Budge FARMstead ED is celebrating its 10th year of connecting local farmers and ranchers with both tourists and townies. Founded by county native Lynette Sonne, the organization promotes on-site, hands-on experiences to educate locals and visitors alike about the often-overlooked importance of agriculture. As early as 2005, Sonne had begun working with county agricultural producers to help raise awareness about locally grown and locally made. But her “a-ha moment” for FARMstead ED came in 2014 while horseback riding on a friend’s ranch. “I realized that I was already telling people...
Open Farm Day is 2 weeks away, do you have route planned?🚜🐔🍉
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The countdown is on... Only 14 days until our 2nd Annual Open Farm Days! read on...
Reflections & New Beginnings for 2022 along the SLO Co Farm Trail
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Meet Lynette Sonne of FARMstead ED & SLO County Farm Trail in San Luis Obispo County
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Today we’d like to introduce you to Lynette Sonne. San Luis Obispo County local, Lynette Sonne, founded FARMstead ED 6 years ago to serve as a conduit between visitors and farmers; offering programs to educate folks on the importance of sustainable practices, local land, and craft. Sonne organizes opportunities for both tourists and townies to learn about everything from meat to mixology. Sonne’s agri-cultural roots started growing again last year into the SLO County Farm Trail. The SLO Co Farm Trail connects agri-enthusiasts with ranches, farms, and purveyors of San Luis Obispo County using a printed and on-line trail map....
One Cow Apart on the SLO Co Farm Trail
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It would have to be hard to find a more perfect antidote to the COVID-19 crisis than spending time in the beauty and bounty of our local farms and ranches. Whether its standing in a fragrant apple orchard, feeding a handful of hay to a hungry goat, or stirring a pot of preserves made with freshly picked berries-it's hard to stay worried, anxious, or melancholy, and impossible to feel isolated. Just ask Lynette Sonne. As founder of FARMstead ED, it's Sonne's job to organize outings for both tourists and townies who want to learn about everything from soap-making to soup-making,...