Lebanon, CT – The Farmer’s Cow announces its 2014 Farm Tour schedule and invites visitors to come out to the country and meet the farmer’s that bring you real local Connecticut milk and dairy products.
Locally sourced food is one of the hottest trends in the 2014 culinary forecast according to a recent survey by the National Restaurant Association. But what is local? The Farmer’s Cow milk comes from the contented cows of six real local Connecticut family-owned dairy farms, not from six other states. “Real local” means our farm fresh products get to you faster and that means greater nutritional value and a smaller carbon footprint. And, by purchasing The Farmer’s Cow, consumers are also helping to preserve precious Connecticut farmland, wildlife habitats and local communities.
“If you can visit the farm, then you know it’s real local,” said Robin Chesmer, Managing Member of The Farmer’s Cow.
“Our farmers are proud to show everyone how we farm and care for our cows that produce real local and delicious milk. We invite families to see first-hand what life is like on a working dairy farm and learn about how we are working to save Connecticut farmland and sustain farming as a way of life.”
The 2014 Farm Tour schedule includes events in every season – winter, spring, summer and fall. Each tour is unique and celebrates a different aspect of what it means to be “real local.” Visitors can meet the cows and calves, learn about dairy farming and sample The Farmer’s Cow milk, ice cream and beverages. Hosted by The Farmer’s Cow farm families, all events are free and fun for all ages.
The first event of the 2014 season is the Winter Farm Tour at Graywall Farms on Monday, February 17th from noon-3 p.m. Celebrate President’s Day exploring a working dairy farm. Wagon rides will take visitors to see the cows and view the farm, and if there is snow on the ground there will be sleigh rides, too. See the “cheese pods” created by The Mystic Cheese Company and meet cheese maker Brian Civitello.
In case of inclement weather, please check The Farmer’s Cow web site and Facebook page for updates.
2014 Farm Tour Schedule
All events are free and no reservations are required. More information and directions to the farms is available on The Farmer’s Cow website at http://www.TheFarmersCow.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @thefamerscow.
Winter Farm Tour
February 17th, noon – 3 p.m.
Graywall Farms, 49 Chappell Road, Lebanon
Springtime on the Farm
April 12th, noon – 3 p.m.
Graywall Farms, 49 Chappell Road, Lebanon
Connecticut Open House Day Farm Tour
June 14th, noon – 3 p.m.
Fairvue Farms, 199 Route 177, Woodstock
“Enjoy Milk” in June Farm Tour
June 28th, noon– 3 p.m.
Mapleleaf Farm, 768 Gilead Street, Hebron
Summer on the Farm
July 12th, noon – 3 p.m.
Hytone Farm, 2047 Boston Post Road, Coventry
Annual Ice Cream & Bluegrass Bash
July 20th, 1– 4 p.m.
Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson
Corn Roast in the Hayfield
August 2nd, 1– 4 p.m.
Cushman Farms, 393 Lebanon Avenue, North Franklin
Celebrate the Harvest at the Corn Maze
September 6th, 1– 4 p.m.
Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson
Over the Hill and Through the Woods: Walktober Walk
September 27th, 2 p.m.
Fort Hill Farms, 260 Quaddick Road, Thompson
(Rain Date Sept. 28)
Moos & More Walktober Farm Tour
October 4th, 1 – 4 p.m.
Cushman Farms, 393 Lebanon Avenue, North Franklin
Autumn Fields & Cows: Walktober Walk
October 13th, 2 p.m.
Graywall Farms, 49 Chappell Road, Lebanon
Source: The Farmer's Cow
