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2010 FALL AG Tour

WHEN: SATURDAY, October 16, 10:00 am - 3:00 PM
Where: 
Warren County PENNSYLVANIA
HOW:
Use the Google interactive map to find and visit the farms and agriculture businesses. Click on a colored marker for more information about a tour stop. A list of tour participants with directions and descriptions is below the map.

Plot your course. Pack up the kids and a picnic lunch. Prepare to enjoy Warren County agriculture. Please leave your pets at home.

IT IS FREE! Family fun (and good information) at every stop!  Some sites will offer free samples.  Some will have their products for sale.

MEET Your FARMERS!  Support WARREN COUNTY AGRICULTURE!

Ag Tour brochure and map

FAMILY FUN ON THE FARM (AND MUCH MORE)!
On Saturday, October 16, from 10 am until 3 pm, everyone is invited to discover the agricultural side of Warren County.
John Hagberg Lazy J Bison FarmDo you want to spend a beautiful fall day exploring the back roads and byways of Warren County, learning more about the largest “industry” in Warren County, and enjoy the annual leaf show besides??

The Future of Agriculture Task Force is sponsoring a Fall Ag Tour for anyone interested in taking part. There will be over 10 locations for you to visit, including many different kinds of farms (alpaca, buffalo, vegetable, dairy and others), a winery, greenhouses, and a small chunk of old growth forest (Heart’s Content). And don’t forget to drop by the Warren County Farmers' Market in the parking lot behind the library in Warren from 8 am to 12 noon that day. The Master Gardeners will be presenting "Fall Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds."

Participants include Allegheny Cellars Winery, Lazy J Bison, Meldick Farms, Riverview Farms, Bully Hollow Alpaca Farm, Elmview Jersey Dairy, Ekey's Garden Center, Hatch Patch, VanOrd Farms, the USDA Northern Research Station, and Big Horn Ranch.

The tour is free! All you need to do is pick up a brochure (with a map) from any of the participating locations, and visit any or all of the stops. Brochures are available at: the Warren County Visitors Bureau, Warren Public Library, the Warren County Conservation District, the Penn State Cooperative Extension office in Youngsville; Tractor Supply, Hatch Patch and Ekey’s Garden Centre in North Warren; Allegheny Cellars Winery in Sheffield, and on this website.

This is a great way to spend some quality time with your family (or friends), and meet a cross section of some of the very interesting people who are involved in agriculture in the County. Come and join us!

This driving tour is a project of the Warren County Future of Ag Task Force, with support from the Warren Library Association, Warren County Conservation District, and Penn State Cooperative Extension.  The event is free because a lot of people have generously donated their time and resources.

Please respect the privacy of our participating farmers and visit farms only during tour hours - between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. And, please leave your pets at home.


View 2010 Family Farm Tour in a larger map 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

Allegheny Cellars Winery www.alleghenycellars.com/
Located one mile east of the light in Sheffield.
Alan Chapel and Tina West, Phone: 968-5812
4772 Rte 6 Sheffield PA 16347
The winery's tasting room and gift shop provide a comfortable woodsy atmosphere where visitors are encouraged to sample from a wide selection of wines. 
See also Times Observer article: Local winery strikes gold at farm show
Heart’s Content Scenic Area in the Allegheny National Forest
Located about 10 miles N of Tidioute on Heart’s Content Road (a right turn off of Rte 337), or from Warren about 10 miles S on Pleasant Dr., then a left on to Heart’s Content Road.
Susan Stout, USDA Northern Research Station.
Guided tours will take place at 11 am and 12 noon.

Everything you ever wanted to know about your forests told in a beautiful old growth grove.
Big Horn Ranch (drive past only)
Located just over 1.6 miles N of Rte 6 on Page Hollow Rd.
Michael Wright
1670 Page Hollow Road Pittsfield PA 16340
Their herd of grass fed Scotch Highland cattle will be visible from Page Hollow Rd. A great photo opportunity.
Lazy J Bison
 Located about 1.5 miles W of Matthews Run Rd (Rte 27). Approx. 15 miles NW of Warren.  Take PA 27 (Matthews Run Rd).  S & K Scopes is on the corner of Swede Hollow Rd and Matthews Run.
John Hagberg and Linda Nichols, Phone: 730-7262
1541 Swede Hollow Road Sugar Grove, PA 16350
Sample delicious bison meat! At our last farm tour, John Hagberg gave visitors a tractor hayride tour of his farm.
Bully Hollow Alpaca Farm www.bullyhollowalpacas.com/
Located on Rte 62 approx. 6 miles north of Tidioute and 9.7 miles south of the Blair Distribution center in Irvine.
Walt and Monica Snavley, Phone: 484-3260
9730 Route 62 Tidioute PA 16351
Come and meet the alpacas and their owners, and visit the farm store loaded with unique alpaca products.
Meldick Farms www.meldickfarms.com/
Located just off old Rte 62 a couple of miles N of Akeley, close to the NY state line.
Todd and Lori Swanson 390 Howard Road Russell PA 16345
Grass fed beef, homegrown pork, brown eggs, Chevon (goat), honey and beehive products (all antibiotic and hormone free).  Specialty  sausage, homemade soap, candles, plus skin care products.
Ekey’s Garden Centre www.ekey.com
Located south of Market and Hatch Run Road (near the Warren Mall).
Bob Ekey, Phone: 723-5995
3800 Market Street Warren PA 16365
Celebrating 95 years of business next year. Come see the greenhouses--poinsettias will be coming!

Locally grown vegetable plants, annual and perennial flowers, shrubs, trees, cut flowers.  Gift shop and garden supplies.
Riverview Farms
From Rte 62 cross the Tidioute bridge. Turn right on Main St. Continue about one mile and turn left on Church St. Driveway is at top of street.
David and Marjorie Manning, Phone: 484-7202
47 Jefferson Street Tidioute PA 16351
Enjoy a hayride tour of our farm and see our beef and pigs on pasture.
Elmview Jersey Farm
Located 24 miles west of Warren off of Rte 62/6/Grand Army of the Republic Hwy.  Right on Baccus Crnrs Rd/Crosby Rd and then left PA-957W.
Curtis Family 22910 Rte. 957 Columbus PA 16405
This all-Jersey farm milks 260 cows and farms over 800 acres. Their major crops are corn, alfalfa and other hays.
VanOrd Farms www.barrysbarnyard.com/
Located at corner of Sanders Rd and Dobson Rd. Take Sanders Rd N off Rte. 957
to stop sign, then turn left on to Dobson Rd.
Barry and Tammy VanOrd 625 Dobson Road Sugar Grove PA 16350
Pastured poultry and cage-free eggs available. Will see rotational grazing and CREP projects. Coloring book and farm safety info available.
Hatch Patch
Located at the corner of Hatch Run Road and Conewango Avenue in North Warren, east of the Warren Mall.
Scott Wenzel , Phone:723-4620
Warren PA 16365
Seasonal vegetables and fruits, including strawberries, sweet corn, potatoes, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers. maple syrup, hay, wood products and Christmas trees. Home grown frozen pork cuts, jams, jellies and baked goods are also available. "Pick your own" pumpkins.
Warren Farmers' Market
Located in the downtown Warren parking lot, behind the Warren Public Library and the Conewango Club
Open Saturdays, 8:00 am - Noon
Local producers offer f
ruit, vegetables, baked goods, plants, herbs, honey, flowers, eggs, maple syrup, jelly, jam, candy, gourmet dog treats, salsa, and a variety of meats.
Master Gardeners special program “Fall Decorating with Pumpkins and Gourds.”

This driving tour is a project of the Warren County Future of Ag Task Force, with support from the Warren Library Association, Warren County Conservation District, and Penn State Cooperative Extension.  Our sincere thanks to all the tour participants, especially those who are welcoming visitors to their farms. The event is free because a lot of farmers, agencies and businesses have generously donated their time and resources.

Please respect the privacy of our participating farmers and visit only during the scheduled tour hours - 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

Questions or problems regarding this web site should be directed to info@warrenag.org
Copyright © 2010  Future of Warren County Agriculture Task Force. All rights reserved.
Updated:  02/05/10