Davidson County Farm Tour 2018
Event Information
Description
RAIN OR SHINE
Come take a day trip and tour local, sustainable farms just next door in Davidson County. Discover delicious meat, dairy, fruits and veggies produced right here in the Piedmont!
Choose 2 or 3 farms to visit from 7 participating locations:
- Buck Creek Farm - Pasture-raised chickens and beef, non-GMO feed, mini-farm market
- Gentle Harmony Farm - USDA organic herb farm, honey bees - sample herbal teas, historic log cabin tour
- High Rock Nursery - blueberries, summer vegetables, greenhouse plants
- SandyCreek Farm - blueberries, blackberries, mushrooms, honey, country store
- Snider's Dairy - small herd family dairy - hands-on milking demonstration, hayride tour every 30 min, homemade ice cream
- Yokeley Farms - Red Angus and Shorthorns ranch, special guests Kernersville Brewery with 2 brew samples, live music and guest chef with burger and slow-roasted chuck.
- Lexington Parks & Recreation community garden - Community garden model and expert, special guest Homegrown Heroes helping school gardens become STEM Learning Centers with relevant curriculum for elementary schools.
Visit davidsoncountyfood.com to find out more about each farm and their special guests, and use our map to help you organize your day efficiently. Each farm will offer tours, demos-samples and activities - find out in more detail which farm will suit your adventure.
Thank you to our sponsors!
- Davidson County Cooperative Extension
- Davidson County Health Department
- Davidson County Magazine
- DCCC Small Business Center
- Farm Bureau of Davidson County
- Thomasville Area Chamber of Commerce
- TRIP (Tourism Recreation Investment Partnership) for Davidson County