Saturday, August 7, 2010

How Did that Get on My Plate 3?

Botetourt Farm and Equine Facilities Tour

Friday, August 20, 2010, 8:00 a.m. – 3 p.m.

A charter bus will provide transportation for participants from one location to the next. Space is limited, first come, first serve! Please RSVP by August 11, 2010, 540/473-8260.

An educational opportunity for non-producers. Join us for a tour of some of the local
farms in Botetourt County. This will be an informative learning experience to understand and see how farms operate and why they are so very important in the community.

Facilities to be toured:
8:00 am – 8:30 am Registration at Lord Botetourt High School, Daleville
9:15 am – 10:30 am Amethyst Acres Equine Center
10:50 am – 11:50 am
12 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Solitude Farm

No Cost!! Come and enjoy a day on the farm. RSVP is a must!

Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. at Lord Botetourt High School. The charter bus will leave and return to this location. Park your vehicle here. Lunch will be provided.

To RSVP or questions, please call Cassie Driskill, ANR Extension Agent, VCE –
Botetourt Office, 540/473-8260.

If you are a person with a disability and require any auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations for this tour, please discuss your accommodation needs with Cassie Driskill at 473-8260 five (5) days prior to the meeting.

Sponsored by: Botetourt County Farm Bureau, The Bank of Fincastle,
Farm Credit and Tractor Supply

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