From NOFA-NY:
The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New York is
offering an on-farm field day called “Diversifying your Agricultural Offering:
Adding Meat to your Veggies” from 3 to 6 p.m. June 20 at Grindstone Farm,
County Route 28, outside Pulaski.
Dick and Lucas de Graff will discuss the challenges and
successes of adding livestock to their established vegetable operation.
Visitors can learn how Grindstone Farms’ diversified offerings have opened up
new market doors.
Grindstone Farm, which grows 120 types of fruits and
vegetables, has provided Central New York with healthy organic products for
over 25 years.
Grindstone Farm is a supporter of NOFA-NY’s On Farm Skills
Guide as a tool for training interns.
NOFA-NY staff will provide a brief
overview on how this tool can assist farmers in their training programs.
This event is produced by NOFA-NY with support from the New
York Farm Viability Institute.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Cost is $15 per person or
$25 for two or more people from the same farm. Visit www.nofany.org to register and for more
information.
