A chance to spend a day at the farm this weekend

    Thursday, 14 September 2023 12:00

    By Tonya Organ

    In the western region, there are events at Robbins Family Farm, Deer Lake, Wright's Family Farm, Pasadena, Pollen Nation Farm, Little Rapids, Hammond Farm & Headline Holsteins, Little Rapids. 

    If you’ve ever wanted to meet a farmer, see a working farm and learn how food is grown, you will get a chance this weekend. NL Open Farm Day is happening on Sunday and events are taking place at 12 farm locations across Newfoundland and Labrador. The goal is to raise awareness of the agriculture industry in our province. In the western region, there are events at Robbins Family Farm, Deer Lake, Wright's Family Farm, Pasadena, Pollen Nation Farm, Little Rapids, Hammond Farm & Headline Holsteins, Little Rapids. 

    For more information, visit nlfa.ca/openfarmday2023

     

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