Diversified Vegetable Farm and Commercial Kitchen Tour
Michigan
Sunday, September 16, 2018
2-5 p.m.
Zilke Vegetable Farm grows a diverse array of vegetables for their flexible community supported agriculture (CSA) program and other direct-to-consumer markets, including a workplace wellness program and an on-site farm stand. They are Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certified and follow sustainable growing practices. Explore the farm in fall production and learn about the Zilke's winter storage system, small grains trials, and recent wash-pack improvements. At the end, you'll have the option to take a short trip to see their new certified kitchen for value-added production. Come see a successful, diversified family farm!
Registration: RSVP at www.moffa.net by September 2.
Directions: From Rte. 23, take Exit 27 to Carpenter Rd. Turn north and drive .25 miles to the farm stand. Parking is available on-site, with overflow parking across the street.
This Michigan Organic Food and Farm Alliance event is part of the 2018 Sustainable Farm Tour and Workshop Series, featuring farm tours, workshops, and other events. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified. For a complete schedule, go to www.oeffa.org/q/2018farmtours
12491 Carpenter Rd.
Milan, MI 48160