Tuesday, July 20, 2010

BROOKIELD: Open Farm Day - SAT - July 24 (10 am to 4 pm)

OPEN FARM DAY - Visit Our BROOKFIELD Farms!

This SATURDAY, July 24th (10am – 4PM) is OPEN FARM DAY in Madison County. This is a “FREE” OPEN HOUSE of 37 Madison County farms which will be open to the public. No charge. This is a great weekend idea for the family….! BEST OF ALL…OUR TOWN has FOUR BROOKFIELD farms participating. Here is a chance to check out:

ENDLESS TRAILS (Pam & Dave Williams -Larkin Rd. Hubbardsville) – B&B/ grass fed beef; free samples and a wagon ride….

TRIPLE CREEK FARM (Mary Lou Thall - Davis Rd., off Rt. 8) – Connemera horses; miniature ponies;

THE OLDE FARM HOMESTEAD (DJ & Mindy Laymon – Hollow Road, Brookfield) Miniature Teddy Bear Sheep – sheep to pet, chickens to feed, crafts;

WILD WEST ELK RANCH (Cody, Cindy & Jerrad Mikalunas- Button Rd., Brookfield) will be selling elk and buffalo meat at their gift shop! Give it a try and check out the animals!

Here is the chance to learn about the different agricultural farms in Madison County from miniature donkeys to bee keeping, organic farms, horse farms… great day of family entertainment and education. ..and it’s FREE !!!

A do-it-yourself tour, map and farm details on all 37 are available at the links provided below. Also, maps and information will be dropped off at the Town Hall and Beaver Den later this week. Maps will also be available at each farm…..or just do it NOW and download your PASSPORT, MAPS & BROCHURE at this link.
http://madisoncountyagriculture.com/buylocalweek/2010passport.pdf