AUGUSTA - Maine Open Farm Day will be celebrated across the state on Sunday, July 24 as farms throughout Maine open their “barn doors” to the public. Open Farm Day is an annual event that encourages the public to stop by a local farm and learn about the business of agriculture.
Farms around the state participate to commit to ensuring the sustainability and overall importance of agriculture. Maine’s farming industry gives back to their communities by inviting guests to their farms and businesses.
Open Farm Day is a choose your own adventure with education for all ages. Many farms have demonstrations, displays, farm-raised products for sale and animals and crops to experience. Activities include barn and field tours, milking hay rides, nature trails, beautiful scenery, and samples for tasting and refreshments.
Participating farms in Somerset County include Balfour Farm and Tiny Acres Farm in Pittsfield, Freedom Farm in Athens, Martin Woods Farm in Starks, and Sweet Dreams Lavender Farm in St. Albans. For a suggested itinerary for visiting Somerset County participating farms, visit https://www.realmaine.com/itinerary/?itinerary=187,223,2257,2256,2967,192
For more information on Open Farm Day visit https://www.realmaine.com/activities/maine-open-farm-day-2022-listings/
pc L Suomi-Lecker, at Balfour Farm, Pittsfield