Open Farm Day July 22
This Sunday, farms across the state will be open to the public. There will be a variety of activities and demonstrations, with farm animals to pet and berries to pick. Some farms will offer barn tours and hayrides. There will be farm-raised products for sale, displays to see and samples to taste. Visit the Get Real Maine website for more information and a full listing of farms by county. Below is a list of participating farms in the area:
The Morris Farm Trust in Wiscasset
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Baby animals, milking demos, dairy taste tests, garden tours, and master gardeners on hand to answer questions.
Stones Edge Farm at 335 Pond Rd., Newcastle
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Several animals, including Miniature Silky Fainting, Tennessee Fainting, and Nigerian Dwarf goats, miniature horses, sport ponies on view, as well as Maine-made products for sale. Carriage rides and yummy food available. Lots of interaction, baby animals, and products and animals for sale.
Sheepscot General at Uncas Farm at 98 Townhouse Rd., Whitefield
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Come learn about community-supported agriculture and taste test some local food from the café.
Swango Farm at 112 Swango Dr., Woolwich
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Utilizing sustainable farming methods.
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