Staff reports
Monday, July 20, 2015 10:46 am
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SPRINGVALE - Springvale farmers are inviting the public to walk between their farms on Open Farm Day this Sunday.
Springvale Farm Walk is a self-guided, four-mile walk through field and woods with farm stops along the way. Walkers can start and end their walk where they choose.
This year nine farms are participating, including a sheep farm, berry farms, vegetables farms, a mushroom farm and a hops farm. Collect stamps from all participating farms and earn a one-time 10 percent discount on selected items at the farm of your choice.
"It's great to get out and see what we do," said Ellen McAdam, co-owner of McDougal Orchards where tomatoes and early apples will be in season. "It's a perfect time of year and these farms are right in your back yard. Come on out and see us."
The Springvale Farm Walk runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Three Rivers Land Trust is serving breakfast at McDougal Orchard from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The breakfast is $5 with children under five free.
Participating farms include the following:
McDougal Orchards, 201 Hanson Ridge Road - fruit and vegetables
Twin Maples Farm, 228 Hanson Ridge Road - garlic and organic vegetables
Carpenter Tree Farm, Hazen Way - Christmas trees
Rivard Farm, 110 Blanchard Road - berries and vegetables
Noon Family Sheep Farm, 78 Sunset Road - sheep
Cannons at Noon Farm, 78 Sunset Road - vegetables
Mousam Valley Mushroom, 21 Blanchard Road - cultivated mushrooms
Blueberry Bend , 631 Hanson Ridge Road - high-bush blueberries
Rock Island Hop Farm, 245 Deering Neighborhood Road - hops
Parking is available at McDougal Orchards, Carpenter Tree Farm and Rock Island Hop Farm. Sanford Trails Committee is providing a shuttle service to get you back to your cars.