Farm Tour and Potluck at Rise'N'Swine Farm
Event Details
Date
May 31, 2024
Time
5pm
Location
Rise'N'Swine Farm
9806 Wagner Rd
Holland, NY 14080
Host
Southwest New York Dairy, Livestock and Field Crops Program
The Good Farmers Guild of WNY will be hosting a farm tour and potluck at Rise'N'Swine Farm on Friday, May 31st at 5 pm. Rise'N'Swine has built a successful business raising cattle, pigs, and chickens on pasture, and has an on-farm butcher shop. After the farm tour, there will be a potluck dinner. Please bring a dish to pass and your own plate, bowl, cup, and cutlery.
Rise'N'Swine Farm is located at 9806 Wagner Rd, Holland, NY 14080. There is ample parking in front of the farmshop. Farmers, people who work on farms, and ag service providers are welcome at this free event!
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