25th Anniversary and Farm Day Celebration at the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department Farm

 The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department is celebrating the spring season and the farm’s 25^th Anniversary this Saturday, May 12^th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Farm and Horticultural Center.  The Obery Street farm is located off Exit 5 on Route 3 near the courthouse.

“I invite the public to visit our greenhouse and Petting Zoo every day but this year’s farm anniversary celebration offers a great opportunity for a fun day for the family and an opportunity to pick out some nice flowers for mom just in time for Mother’s Day.” Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. said.

Included in this year’s festivities will be a demonstration from the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit, a reptile and bird of prey show, an opportunity to view the special law enforcement vehicles and Mobile Command Unit used by the Sheriff’s department and full access to the Petting Zoo. The first 500 visitors will receive a free t-shirt.

The farm stand and greenhouses have over 75,000 plants, potted flowers and herbs ready and available for your garden or patio. If you are looking for the perfect basil for your pesto, mint leaves for a mojito or rosemary for your chicken dish look no further; The Plymouth County Farm has introduced the new “Edible Collection” featuring flavorful herbs and an accompanying recipe. Another great addition to the inventory are “patio” plants which are miniature in size providing those with limited space the opportunity to still enjoy fresh produce, herbs or flowers all season, according to Farm Director Ted DeCristofaro.  

The farm staff, made of six corrections officers who are also trained horticulturalists, are available to help area gardeners with tips on what varieties would work best for their specific needs. All plant sale proceeds fund inmate rehabilitative programs at the Plymouth County Correctional Facility. The horticultural center is open for business seven days a week, from 8 am to 4 pm during the growing season.