Events, Meet Your Farmer Day

Are you ready to learn exactly where your food comes from and how it's raised?

Join us for a fun and educational day on the farm! Get to know where your food comes from, meet the animals, and learn about the benefits of pasture-raised meats. 

This free event is open to everyone in our community, but registration is required.

Date: Saturday, October 12th

Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Edwards Family Farms NC

Click here to learn more about Meet Your Farmer Day at Edwards Family Farms.

Why Attend?

• Experience the Farm Life: Discover the day-to-day operations of a working farm and see firsthand the care and dedication that goes into raising high-quality pasture-raised meats.

• Ask Your Farmer: Participate in our guided farm tours where you can ask questions and learn directly from your farmer. Gain insights into sustainable farming practices and understand the benefits of pasture-raised meats for your health and the environment.

• Fun for the Whole Family: Our event is designed to be kid-friendly with plenty of activities to keep the little ones entertained. Enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, and more. We do require 1 adult per 2 children.

Educational and Interactive:

• Cow Milking Live Demo: Watch a live demonstration of cow milking and learn about dairy production.

• Farm Trivia: Test your knowledge with farm trivia and win fun prizes.

• Animal Feedings: Participate in feeding the animals and learn about their diets and care routines.
• How-To Demonstration: We will show you how to break down a whole chicken the easy way (since we do 500+ a year!).

• Delicious Food: Sample mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres featuring our pasture-raised meats. Discover new recipes and cooking tips from our cooking demonstrations.

• Support Local: Meet and support your local regenerative farm, Edwards Family Farms.

• Exclusive Offers: Take advantage of our pasture-raised meats available for purchase during the event. Don’t forget to bring a cooler or insulated bag for your purchases.

Event Highlights:

• Light Hors d'oeuvres: Enjoy delicious bites featuring our pasture-raised meats.

• Guided Farm Tours: Discover our farming practices and see our animals up close. Tours will be held at 1 PM and 3 PM.

• Educational Booths: Learn about the benefits of pasture-raised meats, regenerative farming, and more.

• Farm Products for Sale: Our high-quality pasture-raised meats will be available for purchase. Bring a cooler or insulated bag for your purchases.
  

Interactive Activities for All Ages: 

Kids: Petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, scavenger hunt, and more!

Adults: Pastured meat tastings, live cow milk demos, breaking down a whole chicken & more!

Click here to learn more about Meet Your Farmer Day at Edwards Family Farms.