The public is invited to the second annual Local Food and Farming Celebration, Sunday, September 10, 1 PM-5 PM. Visit http://brunkofarm.weebly.com/farmcrawl.html for maps and other information about the event. Look for signs along the highway during the event.

The core of the event will be free open houses at several farms west of Atlantic located on or within a mile of Highway 173 between Atlantic & Elk Horn. At these open houses you will be able to learn about local organic and conventional agricultural operations. Collectively this group of farms produces vegetables, fruits, row crops, livestock, poultry and bees, as well as employs conservation practices that include cover cropping. Get to know the farmers and get the kids up close and personal with dirt, veggies, tractors and animals!

Visit any or all of the farms between 1:00pm and 5:00pm.  Each of the farms will offer guided tours at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, and 4:00, but please come at any time. A variety of displays and food-related activities will be included at each farm as described on the website.

Capping off the event in Atlantic at 6:30PM we will be celebrating local food and talent with Sweet Joy Shoppe and local producers.  Select among the options pork, lamb, or vegetarian entre’ accompanied by a variety of locally raised vegetables and dessert choices of apple pie or aronia berry tart.  All prepared by three local chefs who specialize in local food. Seating is limited, so advance reservations are required. Reservations can be made at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3078662.