A Day on the Farm

June 26th, 2010

E-I-E-I-O!

We love anything sustainable, and are looking forward to visiting Jordandal Farms—which practices sustainably in Argyle, WI—for this year’s “A Day on the Farm.”

It’s sponsored by REAP Food Group—Research, Education, Action and Policy on Food Group, focused on building a regional food system that is healthful, just, and both environmentally and economically sustainable.

The day features a farm tour, kids activities, oohing over baby farm animals, and getting up to speed about Jordandal’s sustainable practices with the farm’s owners. A farm-fresh picnic-style meal will be served up by some of Madison’s finest chefs Madison Club, Restaurant Magnus, Dayton Street Grill, and Tornado Steak House.

Here’s what else you should know about REAP: The organization is all about making local farm-to-table connections easy, supports small family farms, and also organizes the Farms to Schools program (YAY! Keeping it fresh by connecting our local farmers with our schools’ food needs), and the excellent “Food for Thought Festival,” Burgers and Brew, and Pie  Palooza, among other events, in Madison each year. Check those out — and don’t miss the organization’s local coupon book.

Date: Sunday, July 18

Time: 11am-3pm

Advance tickets (recommended!): Adults, $20; kids 12 & under, $12; kids 3 and under, free.

For more details and to order tickets, visit REAP’s site, or call 608.310.7836.

—Mama Kate

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