MORRISVILLE, N.Y. — Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor was submitted to Morning Ag Clips, expressing CCE Madison’s gratitude for this year’s Open Farm Day.
Dear Open Farm Day Visitors,
On July 30, 2022, Madison County farms opened their doors for you all to come and see a day in the life of a farmer. On behalf of the staff of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County and the farmers, we cannot express enough, the deep appreciation for your involvement of Madison County’s Open Farm Day. This day is not possible without your support, your dedication, and most importantly your attendance. Our farms are the backbone of our community and your enthusiasm for Open Farm Day proves that you understand this. Open Farm Day is a huge economic driver for Madison County Farms, and it would not be possible without your engagement that day.
Your earnest participation benefits not only the farms, but also their families, and the other outlets where their products are found such as restaurants and retail establishments. Open Farm Day would not have received the positive accolades it has, as expressed by the farmers and evident by their productivity, without the invaluable patronage of people like yourself. One of our farmers sent us a note saying, “We had a very busy day and had great conversation with so many people who stopped by.” Conversations are where it all begins. We learn from each other, grow from one another, and embrace different ways of thinking through conversations. Another Open Farm Day host said, “We had a large number of new people come by to hear our story, visit our venue and taste our products. This was a huge success from our perspective.” Your enthusiasm and engagement is what has contributed to the triumph of the day and ultimately to the success of our mission here at CCE Madison. And to you we are incredibly thankful.
Please follow us on Instagram handle: @Openfarmdaymadco, our Facebook page: Open Farm Day Madison County, and our website: www.openfarmdaymadisoncounty.com for next year’s Open Farm Day which will be held on July 29, 2023!
Best Regards,
Melissa Davis
Agriculture Economic Development Specialist
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
&
Patty Catalano
Ag & Garden Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County
–Cornell Cooperative Extension of Madison County