Happy Cow Creamery Tour THIS Saturday!

Happy cow is hosting it's Heritage Corridor Tour this Saturday May 14th at 10am, 1pm and 3pm.  The cost is $3 per person with children 3 and under FREE. 

There is no need to registrar early, when you get to the farm, go to the pavilion and registrar then.  You will be given a wristband to wear during the tour.   The  tour will consist of a trolley ride, seeing the bottling plant and YES!  even samples.  (You have to try the strawberry milk, it is the BEST.)

Seeing that you don't reservations, you may want to get there early to ensure you get the tour time you want.

While there, I would recomemnd visiting their store.  It is pretty small, but you can find loads of jams, relishes, and other canned goods. As well as, fresh eggs, antibiotic free meats, and of course, the Happy Cow products. 

Happy Cows milk is uniquely outstanding in that there are no chemicals, it is not homogenized and is low temp pasteurized.  Go here to read more of the reasons these cows happiness could contribute to quality milk.  :)

Aside from the drive, this is kid friendly event. My kids love being able to see the cows. You can find directions on the Happy Cow Creamery website.

If you can't go this weekend, then they do allow touring at other times.  The price is an additional $2 dollars (making it $5 a person with children 2 and under free).  You will need to set it up in advance, including having a minimum number of people.  Click here for information about that.  Or you can call  (864) 869-8687.

Happy Cows make Happy Milk!  (ok, maybe that was a little corny, but they really do! )

Down on the Farm (5th Annula Upstate Farm Tour)

Grab your straw hat, put on your overalls, and show your support  to our own local farmers(while learning a few things too!).  The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association  is hosting its 5th annual farm tour June 4th and 5th, each day from 1pm-6pm.

This is your chance to see farms in action.  There are 20 different farms participating in the Upstate.  Each unique and their product vary anywhere from fresh cut flowers, to veggies, to buffalo!  Bring a cooler with you to keep any goodies nice an cold that you pick up along the way.  Another important tip, credit cards are not accepted so remember to bring cash!

The charge is $25 per vehicle (in advance) or $30 on tour days (make it cheaper by loading up and splitting the cost with friends). Visit as many farms as you like, and in order you want for that price, but be aware that there are more farms than you will have time for. There is a second price option of paying $10 at each farm.  It is suggested to plan out your day ahead, expecting to be able to visit three - four farms in a day. Two of the farms will offer "Meal Stops" featuring local chefs.  These will be available from 12pm - 5pm and meals are not included in the tour fee.

It is asked (for the safety of yourself and the farm) that you :

• Do not bring pets
• Use the hand sanitizer provided (sometimes you may even be asked to sanitize your shoes)
• Keep an eye on your children
• Do not enter private homes
  

Interested?  Check out carolinafarmstewarship.org to see the list of farms and what each farm is showcasing, as well as other important information such as which farms offer "kid appeal" and more importantly which have public restrooms available.  :) And of course you can buy your "button" (ticket) on the site.  You can also pick up a brochure and purchase "buttons" at  the Whole Foods Market (co-sponsor to the event) on Woodruff Road.

Can't make it?  No worries, you can still have your share of fresh local produce.  From May thru October 25th, Whole Foods hosts a Tuesday Local Farmers Market from 10-2pm in their parking lot.  Be sure to stop in and show your support to the local farmers of the upstate!