Pasture to Plate: Cheese Making Tour; Mini Moos Tour; Rise and Shine: Little Farmers

Here is a sampling of Local Agriculture Events in Northeastern Massachusetts:

Mini Moos Tour, Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich

From 3 to 4 p.m. July 25

This special program is designed for young farm friends. Calf close encounters, a cow story and costume, a tour of the milking barn and more. For ages 2-7 with an accompanying adult.

This program meets at our Dairy Store.
You are welcome to bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at one of our picnic tables after the program. Make a day of it and plan a family hike after the tour.
$10 Member Family
$25 Nonmember Family

Rise and Shine: Little Farmers Lend a Hand, Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich

From 10 to 11:30 a.m. July 25

Have you ever collected warm eggs from the chicken coop? Or seen how fast pigs will run for their morning helping of veggie scraps? This Saturday morning program introduces families to our working farm.

Weather: This program runs in rain or shine. If it rains, we will swap out our games with a farm craft in the barn but please dress appropriately as there is always an outdoor component. In the event of lighting, we cancel.
Bring a picnic lunch or stop by our Dairy Store to grab some goodies and spend your day on the farm. We have picnic tables, bathrooms, water, and plenty of stroller friendly walking paths for you to enjoy.
$20 Member Family
$30 Nonmember Family
Contact Information
978.356.5728x18
crouillard@ttor.org

Pasture to Plate: Cheese Making Tour, Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich

From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., July 26

This in-depth look at the dairy operation from the pastures to the cheese kitchen viewing area and everywhere in between to learn about how we make our delicious farm fresh cheese. Finish up with a sampling of some of our products!

This program meets at our Dairy Store located at the main entrance off Rt. 1A.
$5 Members
$10 Nonmembers
Contact Information
978.356.5728x18
crush@ttor.org

Mini Moos Tour

Frpm 3 to 4 p.m. August 1, Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich

This program meets at our Dairy Store. The program lasts approximately 1 hour.

You are welcome to bring a snack or lunch to enjoy at one of our picnic tables after the program. Make a day of it and plan a family hike after the tour. Then make sure to visit the dairy store and bring some tasty, farm-fresh milk home with you.
$10 Member Family
$25 Nonmember Family

Rise and Shine: Little Farmers Lend a Hand, Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich

From 10 to 11:30 a.m. August 1
Have you ever collected warm eggs from the chicken coop? Or seen how fast pigs will run for their morning helping of veggie scraps? This Saturday morning program introduces families to our working farm.

Weather: This program runs in rain or shine. If it rains, we will swap out our games with a farm craft in the barn but please dress appropriately as there is always an outdoor component. In the event of lighting, we cancel.

Bring a picnic lunch or stop by our Dairy Store to grab some goodies and spend your day on the farm. We have picnic tables, bathrooms, water, and plenty of stroller friendly walking paths for you to enjoy.
$20 Member Family
$30 Nonmember Family
Contact Information
978.356.5728x18
crouillard@ttor.org

Pasture to Plate: Cheese Making Tour, Appleton Farms, 219 County Road, Ipswich

From 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. August 2
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

This in depth look at our dairy operation will take you from the pastures to the cheese kitchen viewing area and everywhere in between to learn about how we make our delicious farm fresh cheese. Finish up with a sampling of some of our products!

This program meets at our Dairy Store located at the main entrance off Rt. 1A.
$5 Members
$10 Nonmembers
Contact Information
978.356.5728x18
crush@ttor.org

Farm Tours at Wilson Farm, 10 Pleasant Street, Lexington

6:30 p.m. August 6
Join Jim Wilson for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Wilson Farm and have the chance to learn about growing practices, crops and much more. The Farm Tours are free of charge, but registration is required.

Please call (781) 862-3900 to reserve your spot.
Please visit http://www.wilsonfarm.com/happenings.html for more information.

Photo Credit: Appleton Farms