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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...
Trail Times: CHEERS TO ANOTHER SPECTACULAR OPEN FARM DAYS!
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CHEERS TO ANOTHER SPECTACULAR OPEN FARM DAYS! From olive oil tastings and pig greetings to beekeeping and gardening workshops, folks spread throughout the county to meet local farmers and learn about the hard work that goes into our groceries and goods. Open Farm Days gets better and better every year and we're so thankful to all of you who came out to TOUR, TASTE, and LEARN along the #slocofarmtrail. DID YOU KNOW...We swung the gates wide open to hundreds of townies excited to learn what the buzz was all about in Paso Robles' Downtown City Park and to near 30 farms...
FARMstead ED Celebrates 10 Years!
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It's 2024 and we are getting ready for ED's 10th birthday! Follow us along the SLO Co Fram Trail as we prepare for one of the best weekend's of the year, Open Farm Days, June 21-23, 2024. Meet our partners & friends along the trail here...
Thank You to the Hands that Feed Us!
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