Posted by Bruce Bilmes and Sue Boyle
, August 12, 2008 13:39
Maine Farm Days is an agricultural trade show put on by farmers for farmers. The public is welcome to attend, and it’s a terrific opportunity to get a close-up view of life on a working farm. The host farm changes from year to year; this year the event will be held at Misty Meadows Farm in Clinton. There will be workshops on how to survive as a small farmer in the local marketplace, ways to reduce energy costs, chainsaw safety, and tractor safety. Other events include a Maine Tractor Pulling Competition, the Maine Dairy Princess Pageant, a Conservation Wagon Tour, milking contests, and a close-up tour of Misty Meadows dairy farming facilities. They will also host a Farmers Market, and will be offering helicopter rides.
A chicken barbecue will be held from 11-3 both days; also available will be ice cream, burgers, dogs, and maple cotton candy.
See the website for more information.
