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2017 Farm Tour

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Name: 2017 Farm Tour
Date: August 22, 2017
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
Event Description:
Join Clean Lakes Alliance for our annual Farm Tour at Endres Berryridge Farm! We'll start off the tour in partnership with the North American Manure Expo. Highlights will include: -A tour of the Endres dairy manure composting operation and a discussion of the costs and water quality benefits -A tour of an alfalfa field that has had compost applied, including a demonstration of compost application -A tour of the Endres heifer barns, including a look at the recycled compost/sawdust bedding Stick around for a Q&A with Clean Lakes Alliance and Yahara Pride Farms to follow the tour. When you register, please select one of the following pick up locations: -Olin Park (Downtown Madison, Olin-Turville Court) -Yahara Heights County Park (NE Madison, Catfish Court) -Rex's Innkeeper (Waunakee, Century Ave) There will be a bus shuttle to the farm location. No parking at farm - contact us if you need to make special arrangements. Farmland makes up about two thirds of our watershed and dairy is a huge part of the local economy and culture. Sign up for this tour to learn more about how farmers are innovating to protect soil and water quality.
Location:
Endres Berryridge Farms
Date/Time Information:
8:30AM - 12:00PM Tuesday, August 22, 2017
Contact Information:
Theresa Vander Woude
Fees/Admission:
FREE
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