Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) Minister Stan Struthers today invited Manitobans to visit a participating Manitoba farm at the first Open Farm Day scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 19 and spend time with a farm family to learn more about the business of farming.
“For many Manitobans, Open Farm Day will be the first opportunity they will have to visit a farm, meet a farm family and see what the business of farming is all about,” said Struthers. “Entire families will be able to learn about agriculture, see demonstrations, take walking tours, buy local products, enjoy some recreational activities and gain some real hands-on experience on the farm.”
More than 35 farms around the province are participating in the province’s first Open Farm Day including fruit and vegetable producers, crop and livestock farms, and agri-tourism farm businesses.
In Steinbach, Supper from the Field at the Mennonite Heritage Village livery barn will be a celebration of local foods prepared by a team of chefs. Supper begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are available at 204-392-7268 and are $15 for adults and $10 for children 10 years and under.
Information on Open Farm Day is available by calling MAFRI’s agri-tourism line at 204-821-5322 and online at www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture. Brochures with maps listing participating farms are also available from MAFRI GO Centres and GO offices. A listing of offices is available online.
“To be successful, farmers must be well-versed in a wide variety of topics and are excellent teachers,” said Struthers. “The time visiting a farm will certainly provide a unique educational experience and an enjoyable day for the entire family.”
