NEWPORT — Farmers across Vermont will throw open their barn doors and garden gates to welcome the public for a behind-the-scenes look at Vermont’s vibrant working landscape. Vermont’s Open Farm Week is underway, and two local farms are participating.
Berry Creek Farm
1342 Vermont Route 100
Westfield, VT 05874
802.744.2406
Berry Creek Farm is dedicated to pursuing sustainable organic agricultural enterprises linking local food to the community.
Berry Creek Farm invites everyone to join them in the Open Farm/CSA Open House/Nofavore Celebration on Thursday, August 6, from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. There will be the NOFA wood fired pizza oven cooking delicious pizzas with Berry Creek Farm toppings, a farm tour, and activities for children.
Tangletown Farm
80 King Place
West Glover, VT 05875
802-525-1313
Tangletown Farm is inviting everyone to visit their farm during Open Farm Week on Sunday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come pet a donkey and wander from field to field seeing all the animals. There will be lots of fun for the whole family.
Open Farm Week is a weeklong celebration of Vermont farms. Over 100 farms are participating, many of whom are not usually open to the public.
Open Farm Week offers Vermonters and visitors alike educational opportunities to learn more about local food origins, authentic agritourism experiences, and the chance to build relationships with local farmers.
Activities vary and may include milking cows and goats, harvesting vegetables, collecting eggs, tasting farm fresh food, scavenger hunts, hayrides, farm dinners, and live music.
