WAYNE COUNTY, PA — The Wayne County Farm Tour is set for Saturday, October 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

In the early days of Wayne County, there were over 1,500 active family farms. Farming has changed quite a bit since then. Wayne County is now home to family farms, vegetable producers and specialty farms. Many of our local farms have diversified to remain viable. Join us while we visit some of the most unique and successful farms in our area. While we travel, we will be discussing some of the challenges and hardships faced by farmers today.

The tour will visit four farms: Willow Wisp Organic Vegetable Farm, Brian Smith Dairy, Calkins Creamery and Fox Hill Farm. There will be vegetables, cheese and flowers available. Bring a cooler if you like; there is plenty of room.

The bus leaves from 648 Park Street (the old Stourbridge School) at 9 a.m. The $10 ticket includes lunch. There will be a home-cooked meal at the Calkins Grange, a historic agricultural advocacy group.

Make your reservation, with payment, by October 13.

For more information and a map of the tour, visit wayneconservation.org or contact Heidi Ferber of the Wayne Conservation District at 570/253-0930.