Vermont farms to host Open Farm Week events, including dairy fun day in Westmore

WESTMORE — Vermont’s farming community is gearing up for the annual Open Farm Week, scheduled for August 4-11, 2024. The event offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the state’s agricultural landscape, with many farms opening to the public exclusively during this period.

Among the participating farms is the Farm at Wheeler Mountain in Westmore, which will host a Dairy Fun Field Day on Sunday, August 4, from noon to 3 p.m. The event is co-hosted by the Orleans County Natural Resources Conservation District, highlighting their collaboration with farm owners to meet Required Agricultural Practices (RAPs).

Adam and Joanna Lidback, owners of the Farm at Wheeler Mountain, have been working with the Conservation District since 2017 to implement various conservation practices. These include no-till and cover cropping of corn fields, improving heifer manure storage, adding livestock exclusion fencing, and planting riparian areas.

Visitors to the farm will have the opportunity to tour the facilities, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about farming conservation practices and local fish populations from Conservation District staff.

The Open Farm Week aims to celebrate Vermont’s agricultural heritage and provide educational opportunities for the public. A complete listing of events across the state can be found on the DigInVT website.

For more information about the Farm at Wheeler Mountain event, interested parties can contact the Orleans County Conservation District at 802-624-7024 or [email protected].