This weekend you have the opportunity to explore farming. Sunday is Open Farm Day across Atlantic Canada. A great way to become more familiar with where your food comes from and to “meet your farmer“.
Everything changes and farming is no exception. Focus changes when it comes to crops grown and what is raised. In an article from this past spring, they looked at how the age of the average farmer increased with the lack of youth getting involved.
‘People don’t support the local farmers’: The decline of agriculture in Nova Scotia
All the more reason for younger folks to learn more about farming. Again this year there are fewer farms involved due to CoVid, but there are still some locations opening the gate for you to come in. You will also find some great virtual tours online.
So where can you go for Open Farm Day?
Atlantic Open Farm Day
Nova Scotia
