OPEN FARMS DAY: Learn How a Real Farm is Run Today

The third annual Orange Open Farms Day takes place today, Saturday, Aug. 27 from 12 to 4:30 p.m. at four farms located in Orange.

The purpose of Orange Open Farms Day is to welcome the public to several of Orange's working farms, and allow their owners to showcase fresh, locally grown produce, beautiful animals and exciting farm activities.

Each farm will have items for sale, and some will offer demonstrations or activities that should be of interest to adults and children alike!   

Planned activities are as follows:

Treat Farm, 361 Old Tavern Road: antique tractor & farm equipment display by Hayland Farm, vegetables & flowers for sale, self-guided farm walk including corn maze.

Maple View Farm, 603 Orange Center Road: visit the petting zoo and horses, play on the playground.

Buttermilk Lane, 870 Garden Road: farm animal petting zoo, child-friendly vegetable garden

Field View Farm, 707 Derby Ave. (Rt 34): ice cream/farm store, visit with the animals in the barnyard

Visit www.orangectfarms.com for more information, a map, a Farm Pass, which you should bring with you to each of the farms.  Visitors obtaining a stamp from each of the four participating farms will have the chance to enter a raffle for a one-of-a-kind prize, consisting of items generously donated by each of the farms.