Grandpa’s farm was undoubtedly a great place, but the science and technology of farming and agriculture have changed since then. On Saturday, September 29, 2018, join us on this self-drive tour of four locations: Pine Island & Twin Rivers Farms in Sheffield, MA as well as Laurelbrook & Freund Farms in East Canaan, CT. Click Here for Tickets.
First Stop – 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Pine Island Farm (Anaerobic Digestion System)
1474 Hewins Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
(1.9 mi. to next stop – Twin Rivers Farm)
Second Stop – 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.
Twin Rivers Farm (Robotic Milking)
1232 Rannapo Road
Sheffield, MA 01257 (GPS address)
(6.5 mi. to next stop – Laurelbrook Farm)
Third Stop – 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Laurelbrook Farm (Composting Facility and Equipment)
390 Norfolk Road
East Canaan, CT 06024
ENJOY COMPLIMENTARY CIDER, DONUTS, AND CABOT CHEESE HERE!
(.2 mi. to last stop – CowPots)
Final Stop – 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
CowPots
324 Norfolk Road
East Canaan, CT 06024
NO PHOTOGRAPHY, PLEASE!
After the tour, make a stop at Freund’s Farm Market! If you make a purchase and show your ticket at checkout, you’ll receive a free giveaway!!
All proceeds benefit the Housatonic FFA Alumni Scholarship Fund.
