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Day on the Farm slated June 18 Ours is one of the few farms left in this area, Mitchell, whose family business is a 75-acre working farm that has been in the family for more than 200 years, said. The ice cream gets people here; then, as they look around, they have questions. My family and I take every opportunity to teach. Its important that our neighbors understand what we do here, how we do it and what every farmer in the country contributes to their lives. Visitors to the annual Day on the Farm event will have the opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at Delaware agriculture from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 18, at Woodside Farm on North Star Road in Hockessin. The event is free, and the first 500 visitors will receive free ice cream. Our Day on the Farm exhibits are on everything from corn and soybeans, the poultry industry and horses, to nutrition and dairy production, Carl Davis, agricultural agent for New Castle County Cooperative Extension at UD, said. Our goal is to present hands-on learning experiences to entertain and inform all ages. The Woodside Creamery will be open for business, and New Castle County 4-H leaders, and other groups will sell a variety of foods related to our agricultural industry to include hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Admission is free. For more information, call the New Castle County Cooperative Extension office at (302) 831-COOP or visit [http://ag.udel.edu/extension/ncc/index.html]. Photos by Danielle Quigley To learn how to subscribe to UDaily, click here. |