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I Am Ag...
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I Am Ag...
One of the biggest challenges agriculture faces is that our local family farms are becoming an endangered species. Between the rising costs of labor and supplies, and the tightening of government regulations and challenges, our small farms have a tough go of staying in business - one big reason why younger generations are not taking on the family farm. Agritourism helps bridge the financial gap by creating an additional revenue source for the farm owners while educating the public on where their food comes from and how its grown. People want to meet their farmers and shake the hands that feed them!
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...
Holidays on the Farm Trail
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SHOP SMALL & SHOP LOCALTHIS HOLIDAY SEASON Now more than ever shopping local means saving local.We are all in this together and your continued support is what keeps us going. While we all might not be able to gather this year, we’re making it easy to bring the farms to you with our Farm Trail Holiday Guide. The Farm Trail Holiday Guideis full of great local gift ideas from the farmers and purveyors along the trail. Check it out!
FALL Trail Times
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Read all about the Pumpkin Contest winner, fall recipes, happenings and more ...click here Recipe by Chef Matthew Roberts Image by Yvette Roman Photography