Northampton County's Annual Open Gate Farm Tour will take place Saturday, October 4th and Sunday, October 5th. 17 farms in the county will open their gates to the public.
The tours this year will feature a robotic milking operation, baling demonstrations and grain processing at 2 farms, and the use of high tunnels for vegetable and fruit production. Visitors to a number of farms will also find educational hayrides, pumpkin picking, corn mazes and an opportunity to get up close to such farm animals as cows, horses, and alpacas.
Several farms will have antique and modern farm equipment on display. At another farm, visitors will learn about getting your garden ready for winter. Some of the other farms will sell their products to visitors.
Most farms will be open for the tour from noon until 4PM Saturday and Sunday. The Burnside Plantation, Keystone Farm and the 4H Center will only be open Sunday.
Brochures and maps will be available at most farm sites libraries and certain farm stores. Or, you can visit http://northampton.extension.psu.edu You can also obtain a brochure with a map and list of farms directly from the Penn State Extension Offices in Northampton County. The offices are open Monday through Friday 8AM - 4PM.
So take a day during this weekend to take your family on a fun and educational trip to tour the local farms and learn about farming.
Brigita - That sounds very interesting! I've never heard of a farm tour, but I would love to attend... :)
Debi:
This is a great way to introduce "city slickers" to the world of farming. Each year has had a great response.
What a delightful idea. This could work in our area too.
Debbie:
The Open Farm Gate Tours have been held for many years now and has been a huge success. Each participating farm gets many visitors. I think it's great!
Brigita
I live in northampton county,
My family enjoyed the farm tour 2 years ago, 2007, but we missed it last year (2008). We haven't seen it advertised in our paper yet. Does anyone know when it will be this year?
cindy
Cindy:
Thank you for commenting on my post. I am glad to hear that your family enjoyed the farm tour.
The farm tour is being held a little later this year. It will be held October 10th & 11th. Keep reading my blog. I have information in reference to it and am posting it later today.
Thank you for reading my posts. :-)
Brigita
The farm tours have been part of our family tradition for many years. I see there are 2 different dates, one here and another one that says the 4th & 5th. Since we'd be really disappointed if we missed this fabulous outing, which one is correct? Thanks
Julie,
This post was written last year. This year's Farm Tour will be Oct. 10th & 11th. Click here to read my current post on it.
Glad to hear your family enjoys it. :-)
Brigita