PISCATAQUIS OBSERVER • June 13, 2020
Maine Open Farm Day organizers encourage the public to visit farms online beginning Sunday, July 26 to learn how to support Maine agriculture this summer. “Our interactions with agriculture will be different this summer than in years past, especially as many cherished fairs and outdoor events have canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, because farmers are very skilled at problem-solving and adapting to changes, many farms across Maine are more accessible than ever this growing season,” says Amanda Beal, commissioner Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry. The 31st annual Open Farm Day is one way to connect with area farmers. It will be presented as a virtual event and kicks-off the fourth week.