Free Farm Tour, October 5, 2013, in Monongalia County. Sponsored by WVFB Young Farmers & Ranchers. Meet at the Park and Ride at exit 146 on I-79 (below the Pilot truck stop) at 9 AM. The tour will stop at the Joe Hatton, Mike Morris and Kent Leonhardt farms. There is no cost for the tour.
The event will last all day. Lunch is provided free, courtesy of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee. You’ll learn about grazing management; conservation practices through multi-species grazing, fencing and watering; view a large animal feeding facility and see a high tunnel. Call WVFB Field Representative Eric Thomason at 800-398-4630 x. 309 by Friday, September 27 to make your reservations or ask questions.
