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Grains and planes
By: jack Date: September 12, 2015, 3:06 pm
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Event Invitation
Title:
Grains and Planes
Location:
Meadeville Farm Pumpkin Patch
When:
September 27 & 28th 2015 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Organizer:
Seneca County Farm Bureau <noreply@facebookmail.com>
Description:
The first “Grains and Planes,” sponsored by Seneca County Farm
Bureau, will be held on Saturday September 26 and Sunday the 27
from 1-5 at the Meadeville Farm Pumpkin Patch farm at 1911
Auburn Road (Rtes. 5&20). This is free to the public and full
of food, fun and education for the whole family.
Cornell Cooperative Extension will host 4-H activities at Grains
and Planes each hour on the hour both days. In addition, a
canning demonstration at 1PM on both days and then finish the
rest of the afternoon, 2-5PM, with farm fresh vegetable recipe
demonstrations and taste samplings. We will have information on
food preservation, recipes, and nutrition to hand out
throughout the afternoon.
The 4-H activities start with a short book reading followed by
hands-on activities. Adults are welcome to join.
Saturday at 1p.m.
"Weaving the Rainbow" by George Ella Lyon. Participants will be
able to do felting using local fiber.
Saturday at 2p.m.
"Sugarbush Spring" by Marsha Wilson Chall teaches the
fascinating process of making maple syrup. See equipment and
taste a sample.
Saturday at 3p.m.
"The Beeman" by Laurie Krebs and Valeria Cis. See beekeeping
equipment and taste sweet honey.
Saturday at 4p.m.
Dairy products are the center piece in “Extra Cheese.”
Sunday at 1p.m.
Dairy products are the center piece in “Extra Cheese.”
Sunday at 2p.m.
"The Tree Farmer" written by Chuck Leavell. Learn about
different kinds of trees and wood, and what they are used for.
Sunday at 3p.m.
"The Beeman." See beekeeping equipment and taste sweet honey.
Sunday at 4p.m.
"Weaving the Rainbow" and then practice felting using local
fiber.
The Finger Lakes Air Pirates will have model airplanes and
drones in the air. Check out the Combine-shape Bounce House
(FREE), sponsored by Monroe Tractor and enjoy free tastes of the
Official Seneca County Root Beer Float, while ingredients last,
made from special Vanilla Bean Ice Cream from the Cayuga Lake
Creamery and Wagner Vineyards Great Root Beer.
Local farm foods and beverages will be available to taste and
buy. “We invite everyone to come and celebrate local
agriculture,” said Bruce Maybury, president of Seneca County
Farm Bureau.
Giant pieces of farm equipment we see in fields will be there
with farmers explaining how they work reducing the farm’s
footprint.
“We are so excited to host this family fun filled festival. We
want everyone to come and enjoy Seneca County agriculture.” Said
Ann Marie Heizmann, vice-president Seneca County Farm Bureau.
A petting ‘zoo,’ covered hay wagon rides and live music round
out the day.
The barn on the property will house displays, tastes of Seneca
County, demonstrations and activities so this is a perfect
family outing – rain or shine. Be sure to get your face painted
and support 4-H.
Sponsors for this event also include: Frontenac Point Vineyard
and Estate Winery, Farm Credit East, Savannah Bank, Liquid
Products, Schrader Farm's Meat Market, Muranda Cheese Company,
Interstate Heating, Cayuga Lake Creamery, Wagner Vineyards, Bill
Cram Chevrolet
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